11/08/2026
6 years ago, I started a side quest to feel like "Katie" again.
Last year, I gave myself 2 choices: 1. Give up or 2. ACTUALLY FINISH what I started. I chose the latter.
Since then, the question for myself has been more complex: "Is it possible for me to create meaningful, passion-driven employment for myself while being the primary caretaker/plan A/plan B person in my family, while working while my kids are at school, that can pay me at least minimum wage?"
I know that's a mouthful and a huge task. Thankfully, George pays the mortgage 🤣 while I sort this all out for real.
Yesterday, at my market, I had SO MANY friendly faces, so many of you cheering me on. I had my daughter with me, trying to "get customers" 😍. I set up my market, having followed my every little whim, trying to make myself and others giddy and smile, even for a moment.
Here's what I know FOR A FACT: People who love you (or even like you a little bit) want you to win. I'm so thankful for all of you who came to cheer me on yesterday.
These are the good old days.
