And it feels FABULOUS! I finally revealed my thoughts about my future and where I want to go with my life to my parents (it wasn't until Sunday afternoon that I dropped that bomb on them!) so I can now share more with all of you.
I've lived in the Des Moines area for 9 years now and have been bopping from job to job with nothing that's really making me happy and doing what I love. I had a conversation with Meredith around 6 weeks ago and we talked about how I need a change. This got me to thinking - I've not had a major life change in quite awhile. Bought a house 7 years ago, ended a relationship 5.5 years ago...and aside from getting laid off and changing jobs - that's it. No new boyfriend, engagement, marriage or baby in that time (hell, I've barely DATED in the past 5 years). And I think I've just been settling for what's going on in my life and filing it with endless work and random things to keep me busy. I need a change. BIG time.
All of this thinking has lead me to start thinking about moving back around home...not back to Mallard but back to the Algona area where my parents live. So this would not only be a career change, but a move I think is exactly where I want to be right now. What would a banking/finance/prom dress selling/food stamp giving girl like me do for a job back there? Well...finally open a business that excites me. Right on a Main Street. I've always dreamed of walking into my own business every morning excited to start the day and I think I've found a way to make that dream come true. Main Street (or State Street as it's actually called) in Algona is changing and it's filling with small businesses and it's thriving! I am currently looking into opening a Wedding/Event planning business that also does rentals of things needed for different events. Table decor, table cloths, table runners, chair covers, back drops and the like. I'm still doing my research and scoping out others in the area (which the closest is like 40 minutes away) but I'm EXCITED!
It's also gotten me to thinking about why I've not been lucky in love here in Des Moines...maybe I've not met someone I'm meant to spend my life with because I'm not living where I'm supposed to be for the rest of my life?!? How's that for deep thinking for Sarah on a Tuesday night? :)
The endless thinking keeps me up at night...Where will I live? How will I make money while starting the business? Where will I work out? (I kickbox and weight train - pretty sure there's no studio for that back there - yikes!) Will I finally be able to get a new car? Can I sell my house? Or just need to rent it out? And what's it going to cost to rent the building I have my eye on, on Main St? AHHHHHH! So many decisions to make.
So there - this is the start of a journey taking me back to Northern Iowa. Where Target and Starbucks are 45 minutes away. F word. Two things I LOVE.
Welcome to the ride!
Hooray!! This is exciting stuff!
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