Wednesday, March 19, 2008

I am absorbed in a project right now.   It's exciting--a new business--and is something I've thought about doing for many years.  I am partnering with Sarah and Eric of the Surfcrest Market to open Spirited Wine & Art, a wine shop/tasting room and art gallery here in Cannon Beach.  All of my visions and ideas have been dusted off, expanded, refined and scrawled onto pages of lists:  to do, inventory, activities, artists, events, etc.  But, even though they are safely captured on paper, they won't get out of my head.  And this, I'm sure, is the way it will be over the next months and, probably, beyond.  The point is, I've been busier than usual trying to prepare and, also, tying up ends from other things I do. 

Today I "relaxed" a bit.  The weather was a mix of sun and showers as a cold front came through this afternoon.  This made for good clouds this evening, and I walked down to the beach.   Aside from the wind, it was quiet, just three other people and three dogs.  And wide open sand, wet from rain and run-off drains.   

I realized that I needed to savor these few minutes, because life is about to change--mine and the town's.  This time next week Spring Breakers will be all over the place, the end of winter and beginning of tourist season.  The weather is getting warmer and less dramatic.  I am taking opportunities to go out with friends and sleep in on rainy days before my new, more regimented schedule takes over.  Part of me will miss the "freelance" life, but this is a chance that feels right.  I reflect on what brought me to this point, and know that I'm not taking the final step on my path, but the next step.