I'm Going on a Walkabout

I think I'll go on a walkabout
And find out what it's all about - and that ain't hard
Just me and my own two feet
In the heat I've got myself to meet
A detective of perspective I
I need to try and get a bigger eye - open wide
bloodwood flowers in my gaze
walkabout in a sunny daze - do me now
On a walkabout
You could do it in the city
You could do it in a zone
You could do it in a desert
You could do the unknown
On a walkbout

--The Red Hot Chili Peppers

I have an announcement to make: I'm going on hiatus. A walkabout.

That's right. You won't see me round these parts for a little while.

Not that I'm walking far on this walkabout. I'm not going to the wilderness or anything. But I am going on an adventure (of mind and spirit--hopefully there will be no scorpions, tarantulas, or drinking of my own urine involved).

Remember how my husband lost his job in April? Well, it turned out to be one of the best things that could have possibly happened to us, and to me.

That one big change outside has become the catalyst for other great changes. And I think the change is just gonna keep rollin'. And you know what? I'm jumping in. I'm bodysurfing this wave. No boogie board for me, thank you.

In order to ride this wave, though, and explore new things, I need to make some space. Time space, mental space, emotional space. That includes a hiatus from Edison Rex.

I could certainly put E. Rex and other things on autopilot, do "enough" and try to maintain some semblance of life balance. But right now the idea of life "balance" seems about as interesting as a "balanced" meal of pork chop, potatoes, and canned peas. If I'm gonna do this, I'm gonna really do it.

The shop will still be open and fulfilling orders. I'll answer email (be patient!).  I might post on flickr. And this blog will still be here for your reading pleasure. But I won't be putting up new posts, releasing new work, or be active on social media. Who tweets from a walkabout?

Initially when I conceived of this hiatus, I thought it would start on July 1st. But, if I'm already somewhere else, why not just go be there? So I'm going to start right now. I'll be back here on September 1st, and I hope you'll be here, too.

I'm taking a break. I'm not sure what will happen. I'm not sure quite what I'll do. But I'm so very excited. I hope your summer is filled with lots of love, joy, creativity, and new things, too.

Thank you always for all your love and support. I love you guys. See you in September!

xoxo Maeg

Comments

[Ellen]

see you in september, maeg! hava a great journey! xo

[kitty kilian]

Have a good time and do smart things!

[Hinky Pinkie]

Dear wise and inspiring finder of clarity,
Bring us back starfish and roots and offerings of shimmer glimmer in the sky with mango juices. or not- Whatever it is it what it will be- and that is always enough.
Thanks for keeping us readers in your loop.
xo

[nico]

Smart girl. Do what you know is right for you. Hope you have a meaningful Summer!

[Laurie Coyle]

ooh just finally saw this note -- you are so inspiring and awesome and a speaker-of-truth!!! I may just follow in your footsteps.... hmm.... awesome.

[Kim Jorczak]

I love that you took a break, and I look forward to the moment you hit us with your next shot. I'm sure you did lots of good listening to your heart while away. Thanks in advance for your awesomeness to come!