Well, I suppose it’s time to talk about it.
A few weeks ago, I told you that I left my firm in the early fall to escape the stress of the billable hour and spend more time with Sloane. As I was contemplating next steps, an opportunity with the Washington State House of Representatives arose. So every Sunday until session ends March, I will fly to Olympia, WA, work all week on the westside and then fly back to Spokane on the weekends. It’s not ideal, but it’s something we’re trying. Being back in legislative work is weird, and I’m not sure it’s permanent, but again, it’s something I’m trying.
Being away from Sloane is tough, but the payback is that, during the interim, I will be working a 4-day work week, have much less stress, and pick up significant time with her. I will also have actual vacations that only accumulated overtime hours from a long session can make possible. So I am promised by co-workers in similar positions that I will get it all back.
As a result of my temporary relocation, I am spending a lot of time in cars, on planes, and in airports. Leaving a long work day, driving an hour to the airport, and then flying home, to spend another hour driving to my house requires a post-work costume change. Right now, my clothing of choice is from Spanx. So here are my favorite plane pieces.

I like the wider sleeves on this Relaxed Tee because I can layer it over a button-up work top if I need to, or just over a long sleeve t-shirt. Super comfy and easy to wear. Highly recommend.

Raise your hand if you’re grateful flare legs are back. I am too. These Flare Leg Pants are my favorite thing to wear on Sundays right now. I like them with a tee and a casual jacket for more structure. So comfortable.
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Congrats on the new role!!! Way to go!
Congrats on taking the new role! It took me until my 40s to reall see that life comes in seasons, as people say. Right now, you’re in a new season. Sloane will be in new seasons regularly for years. I’m glad you’re finding a new way to further your professional life and be a parent and spouse (as well as all of the other things you are). I find that my professional life is an important part of who I am and that I want to maintain to still be me.
Ah, congrats! I might run into you this session. If you need a good Happy Hour spot, don’t miss out on Chelsea Farms.
Because of you I bought some Spanx wide-leg pants earlier this year and they are SO comfortable. Up there with Varley, love that they don’t need to be steamed and it’s perfect for travel.
Happy start-of-session to all who celebrate!
I feel like this is a great move for you! (as a parasocial stranger on the internet could only say haha) Congrats! And I am eyeing ALL of the Spanx links even though I don’t travel weekly 🙂 You rock, keep it up!! Sloane will be so proud one day!
Abra is back in session!!! Congrats, sounds like a fun move that works for your fam.
Congratulations to you!