Episode - 28: Life in Transition

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Sometimes life takes unexpected turns, and you find yourself sleeping on a cot in your mom's dining room while narrating romance novels. That's exactly where I am after selling my house and purchasing land for my next chapter.
The recent months have been a whirlwind of transition. While the constant rain has made development on my new property challenging, I've been putting critical pieces in place – investing in equipment like a mini excavator and skid steer to handle the heavy lifting, quite literally. These Chinese-made machines might not be top-of-the-line, but they'll save my back and get the job done. I've also picked up woodworking projects, crafting cedar planter boxes to help fund this transition period when outgoing expenses have outpaced income.
Perhaps most surprisingly, I've finally taken the leap into audiobook narration – something people have been telling me to pursue for years given my "lovely voice." My temporary workspace in mom's basement has become a recording studio as I prepare to narrate my first romance novel. It's both exciting and nerve-wracking as I work on perfecting 15 minutes of clean, flowing narration without stumbling over words or pronunciations. With a deadline at the end of June, I'm embracing this new venture and looking forward to interviewing the author to help promote the finished product. Life certainly doesn't always follow a straight path, but sometimes the detours lead to the most interesting destinations. Stay tuned for updates as this journey continues to unfold.

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Chapters

1. Life Updates After a Long Break (00:00:00)

2. Living Arrangements and Land Development (00:01:37)

3. New Equipment and Income Sources (00:03:18)

4. Pursuing Audiobook Narration (00:05:18)

5. Future Plans and Book Promotion (00:07:21)