Exploring New Places and Enhancing My Home Life

Wow, have I been busy….still working on my house, had a visitor from home and I am meeting new people. Since my last post 3 weeks ago, so much has happened; The storm/pet door was installed by Lowes and it has changed my dog’s life. She is more independent now, so I don’t have to […]

My Journey of Moving In: Updates on Home and Life

It’s been 9 days since my last post and I have been so busy! The handy man came back and hung the TV in my bedroom, hung a cabinet over my toilet, and fixed a down spout outside. I had an electrician come and put a light in my very dark entry way, fix an outdoor outlet, replace […]

Transforming My New Home: Updates and Projects

So I have been in my new house for one month. I have accomplished a lot in the last 2 weeks since my last blog; Inside the house, I got new bedding so now I can choose a paint color for my bedroom. I contacted a handy man to hang my TV on the wall […]

Home Sweet Home: Updates on My New Life

I have now been in my new house for 2 weeks and I have gotten a lot accomplished but I still a lot to do too. I got a new bed, dresser, sofa, refrigerator, washer and dryer. I got new car insurance, pet insurance, set up an oil delivery and maintenance contract. I have unpacked […]

Settling into My New Home: A Journey of Change

I am finally in my new home!! Both settlements went smoothly, in fact, I made money at my settlement of my new house. That was a nice surprise! May 2, closing at my old house May 2-7, I stayed a with one sister, while my dog stayed at another sister, long story but it was just more […]

Closing on My New Home: A Personal Journey

I closed on my house on Tuesday! I can’t believe it finally happened! The plan to move was born in the summer of 2016, and it now it’s hear!! I can’t believe that I did this… and all by myself!! I sold or gave away over 1/2 of my possessions! Downsizing feels liberating! I made […]

Navigating Moving Challenges: My Experience

I’m getting excited about my move, but I have had lots of hurdles to jump through so far… Issues at the current house; Inspections have been done and I had to pay for a couple things to be fixed…ugh!! Some electrical issues, and a chimney issue, to the tune of @$1700. total. I also had […]

My Journey to Homeownership: A Personal Story

Yes, it’s true, I finally found and bought a house! It only took; *3-4 months and 3 or 4 visits to the state where I am moving to and tons of miles driven back and forth(4.5 hours away from my current home) * tons of hours looking at homes online and emails back and forth with my […]

Downsizing: Selling Furniture for a Fresh Start

I am selling my furniture for two reasons …The furniture is just a reminder of my life with my ex And It’s a lot less stuff to move. So far I sold an entertainment unit with bookshelves and a coffee table, a patio set, 2 nightstands, a bench/mirror and my kitchen set. I still am […]

The Challenge of Moving On: Ending a Comforting Relationship

In the midst of preparing to move out-of-state, I am also dealing with leaving a man who I have grown close to over the last year and a half. During our time together, I have realized that he is not the man for me, at least long-term. I have even tried to break up with […]