Making Tough Choices: Rehoming My Pets During a Move

I had my moving sale this weekend. I am so tired and sore all over, head to toe. Saturday was better then Sunday. And thank god 2 of my sisters came to help me. They brought some things to sell as well. The weather was perfect too. One big thing happened on Sat. Let me […]

Taking Risks: Moving for a New Beginning

I haven’t written in a while because I didn’t have much to write about. Life has just been going day by day, with nothing too exciting happening to speak of. I have been trying to keep busy and I did a couple fun things over the summer. I met an amazing person last year and we […]

Navigating New Relationships After Divorce: Lessons Learned

So far, this year, my 50th year on this earth, has been interesting. I started out the year officially divorced after 23 years of marriage. My house became MY house officially. Last night, after 1 year, my first real relationship, after my divorce, has come to an end. It’s sad but it had to be […]

Emotional Healing Through Home Design

I need to make my house MY house. I painted the paneling in the living room and hallway. It really brightens the room up! A girlfriend of mine said that the hallway wall was screaming for a picture that I shot from a vacation she and I took together. That got me thinking. I […]

My Journey to Homeownership: A Fresh Start!

Next Tuesday, I finally close on my loan so my house will be MY house! I cant believe it’s finally here!! I can finally pay off some things and people and start fresh with no debt, except for my house. I need to start saving money again. Mama needs to go on a great vacation this year! I […]

Moving On: My Journey to Closure After a Tough Breakup

It’s been a great week. Last night was my company banquet. I have worked for the company for almost 16 years. I won 2nd place for Sales Person of the year. I have won 2nd and 3rd place in other years as well. It’s great to get the recognition for your hard work. And today, […]

Discover Washington DC: A Birthday Weekend Adventure

I went on a 4 night trip to Washington DC, to celebrate my birthday. . I stayed at a nice bed and breakfast, http://www.bedandbreakfastdc.com/accommodations/brumidi-b-b I got there Thursday night and settled in. Friday, I went to the Smithsonian National Zoo. Saturday, my niece, who goes to GW, was my personal tour guide and showed me all the monuments. […]

Overcoming Challenges: My Journey Through a Tough Property Dispute

So much back and forth, recently and legally. We are finally almost there!!! All signatures are done. He is being a real ass right to the end though. He said that he didn’t want to hand over the deed to the house until he could pick up his remaining crap from the house. I said […]

Final Steps to Freedom: My Divorce Journey

I haven’t written in a little while since there really isn’t much new. My divorce should be final in the next couple of weeks. The house will be all mine! I cant wait to make the announcement when everything is final. I have been working on a letter, for 15 months, to send to him […]

Coping with Life’s Curveballs: Finding Strength

Life can really throw us some curve balls. We are all given challenges in life and it’s how we choose to deal with them that allows us to get through each day. A week ago, a very dear friend of mine was in a motor cycle accident and fortunately lived. His passenger tragically passed away from the accident. I […]