Hello World. I guess that comes a little bit late, only because I said hello to the world some odd 40+ years ago. I would like to introduce myself and get to know you a little better. My name is Sonja, Soni pronounce (Sony) by most that I am close to.

 

“Follow Me on a journey while I explore my creativity, find independence, and inspire you to find a little adventure in your own life.”

I am a forty something single mother of three grown amazing children, a serial entrepreneur, and a creative, living in a small town in Northern California. I am in the process of navigating some big decisions that will effect my future and many people’s lives around me. I feel alone and confused. During this journey, I have found that I am not alone. There are many women who are going through similar situations. Hopefully, we can build a support system for one another, and I can inspire you.

We have all been through so much since the beginning of 2020. I’m not going to go into it… We all know what it is like to live through a pandemic, lock downs, isolation, and the stress and depression that has gone along with it. Sometimes, we think we are doing ok, and one little thing knocks us off of our base that we had assumed was the foundation of our day to day lives. For me, that came in the form of a failing building. What does that mean exactly? Well, the center of my world was literally falling down. Presented with the information that I would have to relocate a family business of 45 years, close it down, or figure out how to navigate a new option, I have spent the last two years doing exactly that.

I was certain that I would be able to find a new location. I continued business as regular, knocking it out of the park during Covid. I increase sales. I was able to give back to the community. I was able to increase product offerings and I learned how to keep my customers, myself, and my staff safe during a very uncertain time.

 

Fast forward two years. The time has come for me to move on. The building is in dire need of repairs and I have run out of options. I have run out of desire to fight the debilitating effects of time and old buildings, and it is time that I find a new path in life.

Mountains and Bears oh my!

So I’ve introduced you to my primary business. Through the days and weeks I will introduce you to my other business, the trials and tribulations of navigating this journey. The emotional weight and mental health issues that have presented themselves during these trying times and possibly the healing process that will come to a brighter and less stressful future.

Here is a list of other business that have come under my day to day activities.

• Coffee Kiosk, drive-thru
• stationary company
• on-line retailer
• vacation rental (airBNB)

There have been several different factors that have had major impact on my mental health….. some days I struggle to get out of bed. Some days I struggle to get anything done. I have not been able to make necessary decisions because sometimes really things are completely out of your control.

 

Join me as I explore and blog about my adventures. I love to create. Creating memories. Creating cozy spaces. Creating great food. Most importantly creating a happy healthy life for myself.

 

 

Make time for family!

I will be blogging about….

• Cooking
• Camping
• Watercolor
• Home décor
• Travel
• home improvement projects
• …. You may also be able to witness me pulling myself out of a rut, because I most definitely need to pull myself out of a big one and I must find purpose and drive again.

 

Leave a comment for me and let me know that you are there. Follow along with me as I find who and what I will become. I am in dire need of positive comments…. Comment, share, and follow.