The morning of my birthday I woke up feeling extremely grateful. For the people in my life and for how things were unfolding. I was preparing to teach a dance class that evening and then head out to meet up with a friend about his studio until I get a phone call telling me that my LiveScan hasn’t cleared yet and I can’t teach.
In the beginning I was happy to get the day off, but then my mind started to dive further. What if I get denied and I can’t teach the kids? I thoroughly enjoy teaching this class and was getting sad at the thought of not being able to teach them anymore. So then I started thinking about my other options: there’s a breaking class that I could take, a rehearsal I can be there for, maybe pick up another shift at the restaurant.
My mind was racing and I started thinking about how much I miss dancing, going to rehearsals, performing, putting on workshops, shows, events, etc… I kept spiraling down wishing that I had my life back. The things that made me feel alive. Then I look at my phone and notice that I’m running late for my meeting. Instead, we talk on the phone… he’s moving back to Taos for a little bit.
I had an idea that this might be the case. We met up a couple of weeks before where he mentioned that he might be moving and could possibly be looking for a few people to use the space while he’s gone. He had someone in place to manage the space so we wouldn’t need to worry about that and that’s what I was prepared for. But then the conversation went on. The person in place was no longer going to be there.
The conversation went on. He talks about what he’s looking to do and that he’s looking for someone to manage the space but never outright asks. I didn’t want to assume that he’s offering me the spot so I asked if he had anyone in mind and well, I’ll be making the space a photography studio and hosting different events as well starting Nov. 1st!
I wasn’t expecting something so soon, but am definitely grateful for the opportunity to be alive again. Here’s a little video of the space… a work in progress.
J.Mulson Photography 
I’m having awesome fun with you getting the space ready for the transition. Glad you’re getting what you wished!