Breaking Up is Hard To Do

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 […]

An interesting outing

Today I went to the Duke Farm with a friend and her daughter. It’s about an hour from me and I have never been there before. First, let me mention that it was 90 degrees out. We walked about 4 miles in this heat, but towards the end, we cheated and took the tram to […]

Operation Wall Art Complete

I am so excited to show you what I have done. All of these photos were taken by me. What better way, to surround yourself with happiness, then to look at the great places that you visited. Makes we want to get out there and travel more. This is my dining area, off my kitchen. […]

Time for a change

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 […]

When the ex gets remarried..

I have been trying to stay positive, but it has come to my attention, that the ex is getting remarried soon. The divorce was just final this past December! The feelings and emotions, swirling around in my head, are having quite the party. Did someone say party? I need to have a party! A party would get […]

Coping with more loss

A couple of weeks ago, one of my aunts went to heaven and this week, a very dear friend did too. Too much loss and sadness all at once. I have lost a lot of people in my life. It is never easy. My aunt was 88 and lived a good and long life. The […]

Little and Big accomplishments

This may seem trivial to some, but for me, it was an accomplishment. I have never really traveled alone. It’s not one of my favorite things to do. But when you are forced to do it, you do it. I have an aunt who’s health is failing. I needed to be with that part of […]

Mine, ALL Mine!

My house is officially MY house! I closed on my loan today. It is dispersed next Monday!!! I am so excited!! I can pay off all my debt, except for my house, and start saving some money. I cant believe that it’s been 20 months since my life changed FOREVER. So much has taken place; The […]

Thinking positive

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 […]

1 year and Closure

I have been writing for a year now. When I look back at what I have written and what I have gone through, I think, wow, I made it through one of the hardest things in life and I think I am doing pretty well, considering. I also sent “the letter”(posted in my previous blog). […]