Monday, March 17, 2014

Moving forward

My friends, my life has been a hell of a ride the past 6 months or so.  Lies, betrayal, the whole nine yards. It's been a long ride on the biggest emotional roller coaster at the CrazyLand theme park.

I hate roller coasters.  I didn't buy a ticket for this one.  And life is much too short to put up with things that offend you.

So I got off the roller coaster.  And for the first time EVER, I'm living alone.

 I just moved last Thursday, and had a busy work weekend without too much time available for unpacking.  However, things are shaping up nicely.

My new house is only about 1 mile away from the old one.  I've lived in this neighborhood for a long time, and I like it.  It's also convenient for work, and a lot of my friends and family are nearby.

One thing about living alone:  you get to decorate however you want.  So in this house, quilts are everywhere.

It feels like home already!



Also for the first time:  I have a dedicated sewing room!  It will take a little time to get everything arranged, but it's going to be great once I get it all set up.









There's a lot of fabric to be folded and shelved!












This will undoubtedly be the start of a life changing journey for me, one that I never anticipated, but it's here nonetheless.  I'll be 50 years old in a couple of months, and I now have an opportunity to completely reinvent myself and my life.  I'm excited and terrified at the same time.  The future that I thought was waiting for me has disappeared, to be replaced by something unknown.  However, I know these facts:  I'm stronger than I thought I was.  And I have amazing friends and family to share the journey with me.

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  1. Godspeed you on your new adventure! Yes! you can! big hugzzzzzzzz

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    1. I'll take all the hugs I can get-- thank you Pamela!

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  2. You will come out of this a stronger person. I applaud your courage for getting off of the roller coaster. I wish you the best. Your new home is going to be so much fun. Can't wait to see more pictures. I'm still enjoying my little quilting house and the selvage bathmat I bought from you a few years ago.

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    1. Wonderful to hear from you Claudia, and thanks for the pep talk! Happy Quilting!

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  3. Hi, Linda. Well! 50 is a good age to get things straightened out and "alone" is good in my book. Terrifying as these huge changes are, new-found freedom offers so many possibilities, adventures, and a chance for growth. And who needs the emotional hassles? May you make beautiful music solo...

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    1. Nadia, you're wise and inspirational as always! Thank you for the kind words!

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