Guitar Update, Refocusing, and Location Change

Posted by Ms. Babble

March 30, 2008

I’ve found myself getting behind on updates. Events that have happened in the last few days have pushed my blogging to the wayside a little. This is only because the tempo of my days has been nothing short of intense. It’s been difficult finding a few moments of time to post. But here I am!

I’d like to rewind back to last Thursday, if I may.

Guitar Set Up If you recall, I was having some trouble getting my acoustic guitar outfitted with a pick-up. The local shops couldn’t guarantee they’d have it done in time and struggled to even answer if they could do it at all.

But I’ve been blessed with fantastic and talented friends. I want to give a special thank you to Kristine for reminding me that her girlfriend, Shayna, is a brilliant luthier. And also thanks to both of you for having me over last Thursday chatting the night away, drinking tasty Texas beer, and eating home made stew.

If anyone in Northern Illinois needs their guitar repaired, I’d be happy to personally refer you to the best in the area. Look at her beautiful handy work!

Two days ago, I finished work. I made a hasty blog post here the next morning but it really didn’t do any justice to my final work day. Friday was a mixed bag of emotions. Some of the reactions to my departure felt more like I was going to my funeral rather than leaving on a wonderful journey. Goodbyes have never been my forte anyway. I understand goodbyes can be sad but I can’t allow any room for sadness right now.I think I made the mistake of letting that sadness sneak into my psyche as I was falling asleep that night. It was still lingering the next morning when I woke up and it threw a wrench into my departure cogs. I started to feel a shiver of doubt and lack of confidence as I was preparing a move to my father’s house on Saturday.

But I reminded myself that it is this fear and lack of self confidence that keeps people stationary when they have doubts about their dreams of adventure. Thatâ€™s the feeling that causes people to reverse their decisions. Itâ€™s a reversal of decision that will guarantee them future regret. After I took a moment to identify the road I was starting to go down, especially since Iâ€™ve been prone to panic attacks this last year and a half, I put the brakes on it immediately. Once I identified it and grabbed hold of what I knew was creeping into me, I instantly felt better.

Thank you to the ever steadfast Nicole for helping me to move my few belongings. Easiest move ever!

As of this post, I have five days before my flight. Five days? Wait. Shouldn’t I be leaving in three days? More on that next time….

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