Homebody & Heart

A conversation with an old friend, a question I didn’t mean to ask myself, and a sign I’m deciding to keep.

I left the law firm after almost four years. And now I am a real estate agent, which, structurally, is just waking up every day and choosing anxiety. Everything feels new. Nothing feels automatic. I’m learning in public, raising a small union representative at home, and trying to build stability from scratch, even when I have no idea what I’m doing.

Holding space for someone you love Someone I love is standing at the edge of a lot of unknowns right now. She’s far away — physically and emotionally — and moving through decisions that feel heavy and personal and not mine to make. There are conversations she still has to have, paths she hasn’t chosen… Read more: How to Show Up When You Don’t Have Answers

An Open House, a Handful of Signs, and a Mild Identity Crisis There’s a very specific moment that happens when you’re putting out open house signs. You’re usually alone. It’s quiet. You’re slightly early. And suddenly, you become painfully aware that you are a person standing on a street corner, holding an A-frame, trying to… Read more: Putting Out Open House Signs and Other Acts of Bravery

I’m allowed to be new.I’m allowed to go slow.I’m allowed to take up space. I keep coming back to these sentences, like little permission slips I didn’t realize I was waiting for. They’ve been grounding me lately, especially in moments when I catch myself wondering if I should already feel more certain than I do.… Read more: Giving Myself Permission to Take Up Space

A note on starting again, embracing the pause, and showing up honestly instead of waiting to feel “ready.”

The author reflects on their journey to becoming a real estate agent in South Sound, driven by personal growth and a deep understanding of home. Their past experiences shaped their skills in communication and problem-solving, creating a unique approach to real estate that emphasizes comfort, clarity, and meaningful connections with clients.