Jinx Schminx

It’s been awhile since I have sat down to write anything. I have spent much of the past year trying to keep my head above water, that I have become leary of anything positive. I have shared so much of the negative things and discussed at length how I have navigated these moments. I have gotten support and encouragement along the way from family, friends, coworkers, and even complete strangers. It seems only fitting that I share the positive, yet something held me back. I think I was afraid I was going to jinx myself. As if I celebrated to much the gods would reign disappointment and regret upon me. I was talking to my father and step mother last night, filling them in on everything that is happening. It was all good news. Sue said “it’s the year of Katie”. I allowed myself to delight in the fact that things were going really well. I have been keeping my eyes to the sky so I can dodge the proverbial shoe as it makes it’s inevitable descent. I haven’t allowed myself to fully embrace the joy and possibility that this new chapter will bring.

I am in the process of selling my house and buying a beautiful condo. Things couldn’t be going smoother. I accepted an offer above asking on my house the same day as my first open house. Within days my realtor received a call from the realtor of a house I had previously made an offer on that wasn’t accepted. Something fell through on the other end, and the home I fell in love with was now available. Timing couldn’t have been better. My realtor worked quickly and before I knew it I have an accepted offer for my future home. Of course there are some expected bumps in the road, I have yet to be thrown off course. I am so looking forward to this new chapter and all the possibility that it brings.

I am not longer concerned about jinxing myself. If this year has taught me anything is that I can handle just about anything that life throws at me. I will continue to handle it with authenticity. I have shared the scary and depressing, it is about time I share the joy and successes. As I can almost always compare life’s journey to the ocean, here goes. Stay the course when seas are rough, adjust your sails when necessary, and enjoy the ride when the sun and breeze offer you perfect conditions. Inevitably the storm will come but sunny days will eventually prevail. I may be well equipped to navigate dark days, yet I will not allow them to cast shadows on the sunny ones.