24 03 09 - 11:39
Change is scary.
I have to take time to think out change, weigh it and measure it in my mind, try on the various decisions and see how they feel. Often, this process happens in silence, in the back of my head. Then, all at once, I put my new plan in motion, often to the astonishment of those around me.
About a year ago, when some changes happened at my place of employment, I started thinking about making some changes. And I kept thinking about it. The universe started prodding me to get my butt in gear, and still I dragged my feet. I hadn't finished thinking yet.
Then, all at once, I made the change.
I quit my job. I got into Clarion West. I started doing the work needed to get myself set up in photography as a business. I decided to give myself the time and space to do all the things I need to do, to get the habits of the self-employed engraved in my consciousness.
So, here I am. The last few days have been spent doing intensive Web work, refreshing my site, designing a new one, getting business stuff set up underneath that. There is a lot of work to be done, and a lot of things that need doing that I had been putting off. (Taxes, for instance. Sigh.) I am still doing writing work, as well, and going places with the dogs. I have a signing for Ravens in the Library to be at this week, as well as a ceremonial scrubbing away of my old life.
So. Hi, everyone. My name's Kris Aithne Millering. I'm a writer and photographer. I am a member of the 2009 class of Clarion West. I have a degree in linguistics and extensive training in psychology, biology, and botany. I live in a young place where the mountains are still shifting under their sleeping skins. I've written a lot of books.
I'm ready to fly.