I did it. I stood on the edge of the cliff, took a deep breath and then I stepped off….I stepped out of my heels and into my wellies.
Within the last few days I have cocked a proverbial snook at the job I’ve held for 14 years. I’m walking away from security and predictability and a salary and finally taking note of the piece of paper stuck above my desk which reads ‘if your ship doesn’t come in, swim out to it’.
When I started my blog a year ago, I declared that I was embarking on ‘an adventure to change my life, to swap hours in front of a computer for days playing in the dirt’. After months of staring over the top of the computer, looking longingly at the dirt and threatening to make The Little Herb Farm a full-time concern, the time has finally come to make it a reality.
I’m part petrified and part elated, and of course feeling incredibly fortunate to have so much support and encouragement. Eleven more weeks at my desk and then the hard work really begins. I hope you stay with me as I’m embark on the journey. In the words of the great Dr. Seuss:
“So…
be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray
or Mordecai Ali Van Allen O’Shea,
you’re off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting.
So…get on your way!”
Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss
Love Dr Seuss! Go for it Penny!
Thanks so much Janet.
Welcome to the adventuring life!
Thanks Zillah – the Steamie Bakehouse sets a great example!
Congratulations on the leap, Pen! You are so right! Life IS too short to wear tight shoes! lol! Every blessing,joy and success is being wished for you xx And the Dr. Seuss quote is just perfect! My mom always gave that book to each of our children:) big hugs, Leslie xx
Thanks for the support Leslie. Dr. Seuss is one of our favourites; he has a way of saying just the right thing and you’re never too old to learn from him. Hugs back across the Pond. Pen
I was 23 when I took that step. It was so many years ago, but I still remember the fear, and calling up to ask for my job back. Luckily, they said no, and I have never looked back. If it is sunny out, I’m out with a cup of coffee, in my nightgown, walking through my garden, while the sound of the rest of the world rushing off to work plays faintly in the background. The universe supports you. I wish you all the luck in the world.
-Susan
Susan; thanks so much for sharing your similar experience; it’s very heartening. I don’t do much wandering through the garden in my PJs at the moment but that’s more to do with the weather. It’s normally a mad dash to open the chicken coop first thing in my dressing gown and wellies!
Fantastic! What an adventure… fear is the only thing that holds any of us back and so I wish you lots of luck and happiness in your wellies (and pyjamas if so desired!).
Thanks PJ Girl – I invested in some proper wellies this year, so my feet will be nice and comfy.
Good luck to you! My son recently traded in his loafers for ski boots. Except for the reduced funds, I know he is pleased with his trade.
Many thanks for words of the encouragement; loafers for ski-boots sounds a pretty good trade too!