Shift. Click. It’s as if I am a piece of machinery, moving from one mode into another. From summer mode into autumn mode. It was not intentional. It’s not as if the air temperature is any different, the sun suddenly rises and sets at a different time, or my list of things to do changes. But the rhythm of life changes as we pass the marker of Labor Day weekend. School starts tomorrow. Fall events that were months ahead are now just a couple of weeks away. The feeling of freedom becomes the feeling of commitment and responsibility.
Shift. Click.
This weekend I began to look toward fall. I started focusing on the details of my England trip, now just three weeks away. Three weeks from today. I’ve been making plans and reservations. The realization hit – holy cow, I’m really going to England by myself. I’m really going to teach these classes — people are already registered. I’m really going to meet up with all of these friends from online. I’m really going to do this thing! This idea, this dream, is real. Another transition, from dream into reality.
The Yorkshire Countryside
Shift. Click.
It’s not like this transition wasn’t visible, there on the horizon. It was just always out there, in the future somewhere. It was nebulous, until now. It’s as if my whole being was ready and waiting for the shift but my brain was left behind. Part of me is sitting here, somewhat surprised and reeling from the feeling of transition, while most of me is already moving ahead. It’s time to get the rest of me into the game.
Shift. Click. Summer is over. Autumn is here.
Well, you have a big adventure ahead, Kat! Based on what I know about you, I am sure you have it all organized and are ready! Can’t wait to hear about it and see your photos!
I can only imagine how excited you must be about your trip!! I’m looking forward to hearing about it! I’m older and my children are gone from home, so my transition is not as drastic with schedules, commitments and responsibilities; yet there is still a transition…a looking forward to what fall will bring.
So excited that you are coming to London and we’re going to meet. Yay! Great interview on We Make London Blog too. 🙂
Thank you Becs! I’m excited to meet you too!!
So excited for you and the beginning of this new teaching journey. I look forward to seeing the images and learning from your experiences.
Thanks Brenda! You’ve reminded me I’ll have to take pictures and also get others to take pictures of the workshops, to share the story.
Oh I love those photos – and the reminders of an amazing time !
I know what you mean about transitions just creeping up. I always rather like that start of autumn when it is still half summery. Rich colours and boots in the shop windows, evening class brochures and time to make plans for the last quarter of the year. Looking forward to meeting up on your big adventure !
Oh, Rhiannon, your words to describe the transition just took my breath away. So beautiful!