This relocation has been difficult. It's never easy to move, but moving half way across the country is a whole other situation. When I moved to Arkansas, and then back to Maryland, it wasn't quite as bad. I think that's because we had professional movers. This time, we didn't. It was just us, and family and friends who were available to help us load and unload the truck. Add to that, a 4 day stop in Georgia, for Gam to work, and it makes for a LONG week.
Now that we're here, and all of the boxes are moved in, and furniture is set, it is taking me a long time to unpack the boxes. As a matter of fact, up until 2 days ago, I was still living out of suitcases and Thirty One bags. I just haven't had the energy to unpack everything.
It was also much more important to set up our kitchen. For the eight months before we rented this house, we were either living at Momma P's house or Jenna's house. It's difficult (to say the least) for two women to share a kitchen. So, I was really looking forward to having my own kitchen again. For that reason, the kitchen was my first priority. We had also gotten rid of so much stuff before we moved from the Maryland house to Momma's house, and then again, when we moved to Jenna's. So, we literally didn't even have condiments, salt, pepper, or butter. It was fun to purchase new dishes, glasses, and cookware. I'm enjoying that part. Gam was very happy when we unpacked the bread machine. He's missed bread! I think too much!
The guestroom is pretty much set up, we need to get a headboard for that bed. I'm using that room to get the other rooms unpacked. I'm looking forward to being able to fill it with guests! Gam's mom has said that she wants to come visit, and I can't wait for her to decide when!
We bought Gam a desk for his office, and set it up. It looks great! I have an appointment for the furniture consignment store to come and appraise the living room furniture, and maybe our bedroom furniture. Gam said that I can't have new furniture until I get this stuff taken care of. So, appointment was made! I can't wait to see what they have to say.
Gam's been traveling this week, leaving Libby and I home alone. He comes home tonight, and I'm looking forward to seeing him. I don't sleep well when he's away, and Libby misses him too. She'll be happy when I bring him home!
I hope that all of you are well. We're hanging in, and getting stuff done. Can't wait to start hanging pictures and my dry erase boards. Pictures make a house a home. Gam says we'll start that this weekend.
Friday, November 6, 2015
Thursday, October 15, 2015
I'm Back
It has been a long time since I've posted on my blog. So much has changed in my life in the past 19 months that it's not even funny. I'd like to give a little update.
We have recently relocated to Texas, for Gam to take a new job. This week is a bit crazy, as we've been traveling since last week Thursday. We flew out of TX to go back home to PA to pick up our household goods, that we had been storing. We had a great weekend visiting with family and friends in PA. We then went to MD to pick up the truck, and load the few things that we stored in the New Market house. While we were loading up, we were able to see some of our neighbors there. I miss them!
We started our drive back to TX on Tuesday morning, early. We had to make a stop in GA, for Gam to teach a class, and will be here until Saturday morning. Then we start the trek back to TX.
We are very excited about going back to TX, as we have found a house, and will be setting up our first real home together. In the past 2.5 years, we've either lived in a place that was his, or mine, but never one that we picked out for ourselves. We, now, have done that. As most of our family and friends know, we downsized a lot. We got rid of furniture, dishes, pots and pans, and whole host of goods, so that we could build our home together.
The next couple of days will include unloading a truck, packing up and moving the stuff at Jenna's house, getting our dog, and motorcycle. We'll then have some shopping to do. I'm looking forward to all of this, in a strange way, and in another way, I'm dreading it. Moving and relocating is stressful!
While Gam is busy working, I've been taking the time to re-organize my lists, so that we can fully stock a kitchen. It sort of freaked me out to realize that we didn't even have salt, pepper, or condiments! We are starting over from practically nothing. The good news is that we get to pick out new dishes, new pots and pans, and new glasses! We have to purchase shower curtains, as we've had shower doors in the past couple of years! I'm excited about decorating our new place, and plan on doing so bit by bit.
Our new house is perfect for us, It has 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a 1 car garage. We needed the garage for Gam's motorcycles. So many apartments and houses that we looked at didn't have a garage, or it put us out of our housing budget. There is no carpet in this house, and it's all ceramic flooring. I think it's beautiful. We are hoping that Libby will be able to deal with it. Three bedrooms gives me a dedicated guest room, and an office area for Gam. He really needs that area, to work on college classes as well as having the dedicated place to work from home, should he need to do so.
I'm looking forward to getting everything unpacked. It's going to be like Christmas for me! I haven't seen most of our stuff for 6 months, and I've missed our photos (yes, the photo wall will be going up), our books, our movies, and a whole host of other knick-knacks that make a house a home.
Gam's new job entails a good bit of travel. We're excited about this too, as I will be able to tag along with him. Since we have family and friends all over the country, this allows me to keep in touch better, plus we'll get to see a lot of our country, and maybe some other countries.
I'm looking forward, also, to be able to write in my blog more often. I've missed being able to do so, but I truly hate doing it when I only have my phone available for internet use. A laptop makes a huge difference. I hope that you'll continue to follow me.
We have recently relocated to Texas, for Gam to take a new job. This week is a bit crazy, as we've been traveling since last week Thursday. We flew out of TX to go back home to PA to pick up our household goods, that we had been storing. We had a great weekend visiting with family and friends in PA. We then went to MD to pick up the truck, and load the few things that we stored in the New Market house. While we were loading up, we were able to see some of our neighbors there. I miss them!
We started our drive back to TX on Tuesday morning, early. We had to make a stop in GA, for Gam to teach a class, and will be here until Saturday morning. Then we start the trek back to TX.
We are very excited about going back to TX, as we have found a house, and will be setting up our first real home together. In the past 2.5 years, we've either lived in a place that was his, or mine, but never one that we picked out for ourselves. We, now, have done that. As most of our family and friends know, we downsized a lot. We got rid of furniture, dishes, pots and pans, and whole host of goods, so that we could build our home together.
The next couple of days will include unloading a truck, packing up and moving the stuff at Jenna's house, getting our dog, and motorcycle. We'll then have some shopping to do. I'm looking forward to all of this, in a strange way, and in another way, I'm dreading it. Moving and relocating is stressful!
While Gam is busy working, I've been taking the time to re-organize my lists, so that we can fully stock a kitchen. It sort of freaked me out to realize that we didn't even have salt, pepper, or condiments! We are starting over from practically nothing. The good news is that we get to pick out new dishes, new pots and pans, and new glasses! We have to purchase shower curtains, as we've had shower doors in the past couple of years! I'm excited about decorating our new place, and plan on doing so bit by bit.
Our new house is perfect for us, It has 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a 1 car garage. We needed the garage for Gam's motorcycles. So many apartments and houses that we looked at didn't have a garage, or it put us out of our housing budget. There is no carpet in this house, and it's all ceramic flooring. I think it's beautiful. We are hoping that Libby will be able to deal with it. Three bedrooms gives me a dedicated guest room, and an office area for Gam. He really needs that area, to work on college classes as well as having the dedicated place to work from home, should he need to do so.
I'm looking forward to getting everything unpacked. It's going to be like Christmas for me! I haven't seen most of our stuff for 6 months, and I've missed our photos (yes, the photo wall will be going up), our books, our movies, and a whole host of other knick-knacks that make a house a home.
Gam's new job entails a good bit of travel. We're excited about this too, as I will be able to tag along with him. Since we have family and friends all over the country, this allows me to keep in touch better, plus we'll get to see a lot of our country, and maybe some other countries.
I'm looking forward, also, to be able to write in my blog more often. I've missed being able to do so, but I truly hate doing it when I only have my phone available for internet use. A laptop makes a huge difference. I hope that you'll continue to follow me.
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Blog Name Change!
I've changed the name of the blog! It was necessary! As you all know, I've been in a relationship for the past 19 months. GB is an amazing man, and I don't want people to think that I'm single anymore. I haven't been for quite some time. However, until today, I couldn't figure out HOW to change the name of my blog! HA! I'm a bit computer illiterate, so please bear with me as I figure this out!
There will be more to come, in our lives together, and as I am able to share information, I will. Please continue to think about us, and pray for us, as some big life changes are in play at this time..
There will be more to come, in our lives together, and as I am able to share information, I will. Please continue to think about us, and pray for us, as some big life changes are in play at this time..
Productive
Today, I am feeling very productive. Seriously, though, for me, productive days like this are pretty few and far between. I've made bread, and just took it out of the oven, dinner is simmering on the stove, laundry is in progress, and I've submitted my first party for my new Thirty One business. I'm excited about the new business! I haven't done anything like this in a long time. However, as much as I purchase Thirty One Products, I may as well sell them. Libby even has her own 31 bag, with her name on it! HA!
Gam is watching football and NASCAR! It makes him happy, even if I don't quite understand NASCAR. It just looks like all they do is make left turns to me. I think he likes the crashes, although, Joey Lagano is the driver he hates the most, so if Lagano gets hit, he's even happier! HA HA!
Libby's been limping lately, and favoring her right front paw. We can't see anything, the vet can't see anything wrong with her either, so she has a pain medication. The dog is silly,l though, as she will run like crazy down to the fence line to bark at the neighbor's dogs, and when her daddy yells at her, she holds up that paw, and the limps over. Drama Queen! She cracks us up these days. There is just something about dogs that make me happy. Hopefully, we'll be able to add another one to our family soon.
With the weather and temperature changes, my body is not very happy. Rain and cold make me miserable, and my back pain is pretty high. I'm still maintaining my health's status quo, and so am good, just chronic pain issues. I've dealt with those symptoms for so long, that extra pain, during the Fall and Spring tend to surprise me, as the pain can reach such high levels now.
Hoping that my readers (the few of you who read my blog) are doing well!
Gam is watching football and NASCAR! It makes him happy, even if I don't quite understand NASCAR. It just looks like all they do is make left turns to me. I think he likes the crashes, although, Joey Lagano is the driver he hates the most, so if Lagano gets hit, he's even happier! HA HA!
Libby's been limping lately, and favoring her right front paw. We can't see anything, the vet can't see anything wrong with her either, so she has a pain medication. The dog is silly,l though, as she will run like crazy down to the fence line to bark at the neighbor's dogs, and when her daddy yells at her, she holds up that paw, and the limps over. Drama Queen! She cracks us up these days. There is just something about dogs that make me happy. Hopefully, we'll be able to add another one to our family soon.
With the weather and temperature changes, my body is not very happy. Rain and cold make me miserable, and my back pain is pretty high. I'm still maintaining my health's status quo, and so am good, just chronic pain issues. I've dealt with those symptoms for so long, that extra pain, during the Fall and Spring tend to surprise me, as the pain can reach such high levels now.
Hoping that my readers (the few of you who read my blog) are doing well!
Friday, October 3, 2014
What a difference a year makes!
I have uploaded the TimeHop app to my phone. It's a cool little app that shows statuses and photos that I posted to Facebook on a given day, in the years past. I enjoy being able to look back and see where I've been. This past week has had some interesting posts.
As I look back, I realize that GB and I have been in the Frederick house for a full year. This time last year, we were doing the major house cleaning. A year ago, I posted here about the Great House Clean-Up of 2013. WOW!
I fully remember the frustration of cleaning this house. The five full days of cleaning the kitchen, the 2 full days on just scrubbing out a bathtub. I'm amazed at how much we've done, and how much we accomplished in two short weeks. The house still looks great, and we finally have the basement in some semblance of order. Just 2 room left to clean out, and deliver boxes to rightful owners.
This year, we're looking at possible moves out of state, due to GB's job hunt. We're not exactly sure where yet, but we've got a good idea. When we know for sure, I'll post it. If you pray, please pray for guidance for us, as we have a pretty big decision to make.
I've started a 31 business, and since I'm crazy about bags and organization, this is right up my alley. It's also a portable business, so that helps. It'll get me out of the house on occasion, and allow for me to make friends wherever we're going.
So, all of this to say, that GB is still a wonderful leader, he challenges me to take the high road, even when it's REALLY difficult for me to do so. The past week's TimeHop have reminded me of this, and of how much he does love me, and wants what's best for our relationship. I'd follow this man anywhere.
As I look back, I realize that GB and I have been in the Frederick house for a full year. This time last year, we were doing the major house cleaning. A year ago, I posted here about the Great House Clean-Up of 2013. WOW!
I fully remember the frustration of cleaning this house. The five full days of cleaning the kitchen, the 2 full days on just scrubbing out a bathtub. I'm amazed at how much we've done, and how much we accomplished in two short weeks. The house still looks great, and we finally have the basement in some semblance of order. Just 2 room left to clean out, and deliver boxes to rightful owners.
This year, we're looking at possible moves out of state, due to GB's job hunt. We're not exactly sure where yet, but we've got a good idea. When we know for sure, I'll post it. If you pray, please pray for guidance for us, as we have a pretty big decision to make.
I've started a 31 business, and since I'm crazy about bags and organization, this is right up my alley. It's also a portable business, so that helps. It'll get me out of the house on occasion, and allow for me to make friends wherever we're going.
So, all of this to say, that GB is still a wonderful leader, he challenges me to take the high road, even when it's REALLY difficult for me to do so. The past week's TimeHop have reminded me of this, and of how much he does love me, and wants what's best for our relationship. I'd follow this man anywhere.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Busyness!
Busyness!
I just looked through our calendar for the month of September! Goodness, we've got something going on every weekend. With Labor Day starting it off with a cook-out at Momma P's house, my birthday on the Second, Gam's retirement party on the 13th, Ally's house warming party on the 20th, and then family reunion the last Saturday of the month.
For the retirement party, we have people coming in from all over the place. I'm so excited about it, and can't wait! I think that it's going to be a good time, with a good turn out.
I hope that all of you, who read this, are also having busy days. I find that the busyness is a good thing. It keeps things in perspective, and allows for time to socialize. I just have to remember to make time for Gam and me, and to be available for that time.
I love how our relationship is progressing, and how we work together for our relationship. We've been together for 17 months, now, and have lived together for almost a year. We're not in a place where we're putting too much pressure on each other, and are really enjoying this time, of semi-retirement. I am going to miss him a lot when he goes back to work. It's been great having him home full time right now. It gives me a glimpse of what things could be like when he does fully retire. It's a good glimpse.
I just looked through our calendar for the month of September! Goodness, we've got something going on every weekend. With Labor Day starting it off with a cook-out at Momma P's house, my birthday on the Second, Gam's retirement party on the 13th, Ally's house warming party on the 20th, and then family reunion the last Saturday of the month.
For the retirement party, we have people coming in from all over the place. I'm so excited about it, and can't wait! I think that it's going to be a good time, with a good turn out.
I hope that all of you, who read this, are also having busy days. I find that the busyness is a good thing. It keeps things in perspective, and allows for time to socialize. I just have to remember to make time for Gam and me, and to be available for that time.
I love how our relationship is progressing, and how we work together for our relationship. We've been together for 17 months, now, and have lived together for almost a year. We're not in a place where we're putting too much pressure on each other, and are really enjoying this time, of semi-retirement. I am going to miss him a lot when he goes back to work. It's been great having him home full time right now. It gives me a glimpse of what things could be like when he does fully retire. It's a good glimpse.
Monday, August 25, 2014
Almost A Year
Today, as I sit at my computer to write a quick post, I find that a few things are going through my mind. First off, today is the first day of school for most of MD. I'm missing that, since my kids are now all grown and out of the house. I really miss doing the back-to-school shopping. I know, it's a geeky thing, but, truly, I loved that! There's just something about new folders, clean sheets of paper, brand new spiral notebooks, pens, pencils, and the rest of the trappings. Maybe I should just go out and pick up a couple of things, it might make the longing fade a bit.
Another thing on my mind today, is my furry baby, Liberty Ann (Libby). She's going to be 9 in a couple of weeks, and her last vet visit proved that she's aging. She's now termed a senior citizen, and fortunately, SHE doesn't know that. She's been limping on a rear leg for a few months, as of now, it seems to be ok, and the doc has given her a pain med, to use as she needs it. She still runs after her stick as though she was a puppy. All of her blood work came back normal, and she's back on her heartworm medication. She'll get her boosters for Lyme and whatever else she needs soon, as she had had a tummy issue a couple of weeks ago.
GB and I have been in the house in Frederick for almost a year. A lot has happened in that year. It's interesting to look back and see where we've been, and then to look forward and watch where we're going. The house has held a lot of company in the past 11 months, and we plan on continuing to fill it up as often as possible. He and I are going strong, and for those who keep asking: we're not getting married any time soon. We're not even discussing it. We're very happy with our relationship at this point, and don't see any need to change that.
Hope that my readers are doing as well as we are. I've missed writing here.
Another thing on my mind today, is my furry baby, Liberty Ann (Libby). She's going to be 9 in a couple of weeks, and her last vet visit proved that she's aging. She's now termed a senior citizen, and fortunately, SHE doesn't know that. She's been limping on a rear leg for a few months, as of now, it seems to be ok, and the doc has given her a pain med, to use as she needs it. She still runs after her stick as though she was a puppy. All of her blood work came back normal, and she's back on her heartworm medication. She'll get her boosters for Lyme and whatever else she needs soon, as she had had a tummy issue a couple of weeks ago.
GB and I have been in the house in Frederick for almost a year. A lot has happened in that year. It's interesting to look back and see where we've been, and then to look forward and watch where we're going. The house has held a lot of company in the past 11 months, and we plan on continuing to fill it up as often as possible. He and I are going strong, and for those who keep asking: we're not getting married any time soon. We're not even discussing it. We're very happy with our relationship at this point, and don't see any need to change that.
Hope that my readers are doing as well as we are. I've missed writing here.
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