As I sit here in the sweltering heat,117 degrees, shit it's hot!! I'm wondering why I've stayed in the desert for so long! Is it because I just got so sick of cold weather after 21 years in Canada or am I just too lazy to make a move now?
Well!!!! That's all changing. More then once I decided to move to Maine and ended up changing my mind every single time. Partly because I thought the winters would just get me down, partly because I was afraid to try to get a job out there, at my age! So silly we are at times. And partly because I was afraid I would miss the Colorado River and my acreage and, and, and .... last but not least, the many friends I've made here in Arizona.
I'm thinking it was just plain old fear.
Where did that come from? I've never been afraid to make a change before.
But now??????? ............... I'M READY TO MAKE THE MOVE..............
Just think I will have two of my daughters Deanna & Valerie out there within driving distance and grandchildren to hang out with, well, we aren't sure if Zach will be there alot of the time.
And Jo, Valerie's friend who is a big part of our family now. And I know Kurt, my youngest son, will visit. He loves Maine. Let's just hope the rest of the crew will visit and what a crew that is ... 7 to be exact!!
I'm not sure if I'm going to live in Vermont, Maine or somewhere in between, but for sure somewhere in that vicinity.
Now I have tons of things to think about and to accomplish .....
Cleaning out the garbage that I've collected over the last few years.
Going thru closets and getting rid of clothes that I never wear anyway!
Looking for jobs on the internet.
Selling things on EBAY
Oh yes, saving $$$ money $$$ for the move.
And after doing all of these chores I will spend some evenings at the beach on the Colorado River. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love the desert, but I'm missing the 4 seasons just a wee bit.
Gee, I wonder about cold and snow. I'm looking forward to a good snow storm so that I can hunker down in the cozy warmth of a living room and watch a movie or read a book eating popcorn or a grilled cheese sandwich with hot cocoa. Or going to Starbucks with my kids!
Where I can go outside and let the snowflakes fall on my face, where I can get so cold that the hair in my nose freezes and then to be able to come inside and thaw out!
And then summertime .... going to the ocean and walking and hiking and taking photos. And watching the boats and the fall will be a landscape of colours!!
Crazy? Maybe. But an adventure is an adventure and that's what I'm looking forward to.
It's time.
Time to get out and see another part of the world once again.
Time to make everyday count before I cross over to the other side.
Time to enjoy my children once again.
Time to take care of unfinished business.
Well!!!! That's all changing. More then once I decided to move to Maine and ended up changing my mind every single time. Partly because I thought the winters would just get me down, partly because I was afraid to try to get a job out there, at my age! So silly we are at times. And partly because I was afraid I would miss the Colorado River and my acreage and, and, and .... last but not least, the many friends I've made here in Arizona.
I'm thinking it was just plain old fear.
Where did that come from? I've never been afraid to make a change before.
But now??????? ............... I'M READY TO MAKE THE MOVE..............
Just think I will have two of my daughters Deanna & Valerie out there within driving distance and grandchildren to hang out with, well, we aren't sure if Zach will be there alot of the time.
And Jo, Valerie's friend who is a big part of our family now. And I know Kurt, my youngest son, will visit. He loves Maine. Let's just hope the rest of the crew will visit and what a crew that is ... 7 to be exact!!
I'm not sure if I'm going to live in Vermont, Maine or somewhere in between, but for sure somewhere in that vicinity.
Now I have tons of things to think about and to accomplish .....
Cleaning out the garbage that I've collected over the last few years.
Going thru closets and getting rid of clothes that I never wear anyway!
Looking for jobs on the internet.
Selling things on EBAY
Oh yes, saving $$$ money $$$ for the move.
And after doing all of these chores I will spend some evenings at the beach on the Colorado River. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love the desert, but I'm missing the 4 seasons just a wee bit.
Gee, I wonder about cold and snow. I'm looking forward to a good snow storm so that I can hunker down in the cozy warmth of a living room and watch a movie or read a book eating popcorn or a grilled cheese sandwich with hot cocoa. Or going to Starbucks with my kids!
Where I can go outside and let the snowflakes fall on my face, where I can get so cold that the hair in my nose freezes and then to be able to come inside and thaw out!
And then summertime .... going to the ocean and walking and hiking and taking photos. And watching the boats and the fall will be a landscape of colours!!
Crazy? Maybe. But an adventure is an adventure and that's what I'm looking forward to.
It's time.
Time to get out and see another part of the world once again.
Time to make everyday count before I cross over to the other side.
Time to enjoy my children once again.
Time to take care of unfinished business.
The planning is just as much fun as the actual doing. My mind is so full right now of "things to do". I need to make a list :o) a mile long!
Yes it's Time!! I can always visit the desert during the winter if I long for sand and cactus between my toes.
1 comment:
Did you really include me in the "seven"? I'm filled with joy. And filled is the right word. I feel full and complete. But this post isn't about me, it's about you! You are making a big change and I'm sooo happy for you! REALLY, REALLY GREAT BLOG!
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