Moving forward

Recently I moved my business back home. I wrote before about how much I loved working in a spa, and I meant it. I loved it, and would recommend it to anyone, but my clients suffered for it. There was a difference in the prices of my services, and there was also a lot of difference in the privacy that they had during their time with me. I feel that I made the best decision for my clients, and I will stand by that.

This change meant that I could do something that I had been thinking about for a few years now. I have two Australian Shepherds (both altered), but I've been thinking about a third. The same day I gave my notice I went to see an aussie breeder and made the decision to get a show quality female puppy from an upcoming litter. I'm hoping for her to be my foundation bitch for my own breeding program. I hope to have an update on this in a few more weeks :)

We shall see....

My Aunt...

A few days ago I recommended writing in a journal to my Aunt.

I have always been very close with her; probably the closest out of all my family members. We have shared many laughs together, as well as many tears. I have learned more about life and its trials from her than from anyone else. I have also learned that love comes in many forms.

Of late, she has been going through a relationship breakup. Just before Christmas last year we said that 2012 would be a year for change, and it has been. Her (nearly 10 year) relationship is coming to a close and it has been a struggle for everyone. You can't go 10 years having someone in your family and then have them not be there. The situation is messy, and this is just one more life lesson for me to learn.

On a spiritual note, life has been difficult. I have been running into a lot of judgement from friends and family. My family think that I should still be going to church, and my friends don't understand that I need some space right now. This is definitely not a high point.

I've got some new reading material for the next few weeks. And next weekend should provide ample opportunity to get some of it done :)

Rhya

Today hurt...

I started my year and a day on my birthday, and then in early January I started attending a local church. I have never felt that being a witch makes me not a Christian, if anything it has strengthened my spiritual walk.

Unfortunately not everyone sees it this way.

A few days ago I was asked to meet the pastor of the church for a meeting. Our schedules finally lined up today and we met after lunch. He asked me to not come back to the church. I'm very disappointed about this because I was finally feeling like I had a church home after 5 years.

I'm not sure where this leaves me, but I do know that it will be a long time before I step foot in a church again.

Love the holidays....

I really do love the holidays, but I sometimes wish that they didn't have to feel quite so crazy. Because I am registered with my governing body for massage therapy my clients can claim my treatments on their insurance. Most plans run out on December 31 so December is always a little crazy. People want in very last minute, late at night, early in the morning and on the weekend. I don't mind this, and the extra money is always nice, but when it gets dropped on you that you are hosting the family tea on Christmas morning when you work till 9 pm on the 24th..... not so much. My house is not up to visitor standards and I don't have a lot of free time between now and then. Not sure how this is going to work yet....

And on that note, I'm still at work. It's 6pm, and I won't be out before 10 tonight. I love my job, my clients are great, and I am thankful that I can do the work that I do.

I'm still preparing for Sunday. I feel more and more ready for the next year the closer we get.

Sunday is my birthday....

It might seem a little strange to start a blog with a birthday post to me but this is an important birthday for me. I will be turning 26, and this birthday begins my year and a day. Over the past several years I have explored the Wicca religion and have looked into blended paths and many other things. My grandmother was a witch, and I have felt called to this path since her death more than 10 years ago. I miss her very much.

I should probably introduce myself. I'm Rhya, I'm a Massage Therapist and Reiki Practitioner. I own my own business and work at a spa. I also train horses. I'm very recently single again because I apparently have no time for a relationship.... his opinion, not mine. But that's OK, he's probably right.

The dreams component of this blog comes in with my career choices. I'm applying to a very competitive program for next September. I will say more when I know more, but for now I would appreciate any good thoughts anyone wants to send me :)

And the drama? Let's just say that the spa has many similarities to a sorority house. Never a dull moment and I'm happy to share the laughs and the tears. I work with my best friend along with 6 other girls and there is always someone with some family drama, guy drama, client drama, something. We have spa days at least once a month where we have potlucks and loud music and dancing in the salon. We occasionally have slumber parties in the loft. And if this isn't sounding like the best job ever then you need your head read!! I love, and it will be one of the hardest things to leave other than my family and my dogs who will be staying with my parents while I am away at school.