House to a Home
“The Big Move” and what I thought was the last piece of the puzzle… but No…… I now know there is so much more of MY Journey to go.
So back on track Anne, I hear you say.
After the divorce, I had to sell the family house and buy my own home and close the door to that chapter of my life, the house market was fantastic and with a gentle shove from friends reminding me that I wanted and needed to take the leap I finally decided to follow through. The time was right and I had a week before my trip to the UK.
So with that said I put my plan together, which was to…
- Find a realtor
- Fill holes in walls made by my Great Dane!
- Repair and touch up paint
- Prepare the house for pictures
And finally…
- CLEAN OUT THAT CLUTTER
I had the pictures taken, and with the house now spotless, me being me then decided that I needed to list and hold an open house before I left on my travels. After all, all great plans change or should be adaptable, right? I have two dogs so maintaining the house for showings was something I was not looking forward to.
SOLD!
It happened so quickly, YES my house was under contract. I had 60 days upon my return from the UK to find a new home for myself and my dogs. It was a little daunting, but I somehow knew it would all come together.
New beginnings
Cleaning house… This took on a new meaning after my return, although I had already cleaned most of the basement out either by donating or simply trashing I still had other furniture that I wanted to get rid of either because it was too big or because I just needed a fresh new look that would project positivity. I truly believe that we should refresh our surroundings as we move into and through the many chapters of life.
So, I gave most of it away or sold it for a lot less than it was worth to people who would really benefit from it. I hunted for a new home and because my house was sold I was at an advantage. I had a few offers declined, but couldn’t be happier, let’s just say it was meant to be and I found my perfect home in the end. Perfect in every way from the landscaping with little maintenance to its decor and size. The low maintenance backyard was such an important thing for me as at my last house I was cleaning up 12 bags of leaves 3 times a year on top of a long driveway to shovel in the winter, no fun at all let me tell you.
Phenomenal
I moved in and have slowly bought furniture that is my style and only my style. It feels refreshing and I feel empowered when I look around and say I did this. It is mine all mine and to be in total control of my surroundings and life feels phenomenal. It took a while, a couple of months which in my eyes is a long time, but it is finally coming together.
So downsizing was not the last piece of the puzzle, and that is ok.
I have to get my shit together, meaning let go of all the baggage and although I thought I had dealt with it, I have come to find out that I haven’t even come close. Some things take a little more time to process in order to discover what it is I want, or even am willing to have in my life again…. It is hard, it can feel as if you are a child, learning the ways of people, who is trustworthy, or more importantly who isn’t and what are you willing to risk, if anything.
Look at it as “research”
This is some great advice I received from my good friend and coach Kristin Browning. So that is how I am looking at life going forward, research mainly of myself but research to find my best life and future.
Wish me luck.
What research are you doing and what do you want your future to hold?
The Dodgies
This year “The Dodgies” (my girlfriends and I) planned and ventured out on our next girls trip this time to San Diego and I am soooo excited to fill you in next time.
