And so it begins!

This afternoon I did something I’ve never done before. I walked into a bookstore on Friday Harbor and asked the owner if I could leave my books for a few days so she could look at them and see if she’d like to purchase some. It was overwhelmingly scary!

On the way to the store I was incrediably nervous. It was the same feeling I had before my first interview for a teaching job when I was right out of college. I remember my mom giving me a hug as I was getting into my car to leave and asking me, “What’s the worst thing that could happen?” and I thought about it and replied with all honesty, “I could die.” Without hesitation she said, “That’s highly unlikely so you’ve got nothing to worry about!” As I walked into the store today that conversation was replaying in my head.

And then as I was waiting for the owner to be finished helping the lady in front of me, surprisingly a feeling of calmness washed over me. I was able to chat with her without completely falling all over my words. I’m sure I didn’t sound as eloquent as I would have like and hopefully I’ll get better with each go at it but I had done a good enough job for her to let me leave my books!

I walked out of Griffin Bay Bookstore with a smile on my face that touched both ears and tears in my eyes. My husband was waiting across the street with the same expression on his face! We hugged a huge hug and tears ran down my face. At that moment I thought this must be the feeling you get when you're living your dream! What an amazing feeling! I can’t imagine how I’m going to feel if she actually buys some! 

And so it begins, Shelley Sleeper the author and businesswoman, selling books!