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I have to apologize for not keeping up with this series like I promised you – and myself – that I would. Honestly, I just haven’t felt like writing.
I’m struggling to find my place in this new neighborhood and new city, especially since I’m a “country” girl at heart. I don’t like being surrounded by neighbors. I need my space. And the mountains! I can’t see one mountain from here! Ugh!
I miss the openness where I can see the sunrises and sunsets. Here there are tall oak trees that block God’s beautifully painted morning and evening skies.
I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 5 months and have only met two neighbors. How sad is that? Not that I care, because I honestly don’t care to meet the “one across the street”. It just saddens me because I always assumed that neighborhoods like this one were like small communities where neighbors looked out for one another and you could trust and depend on them. Here, I just feel left out and oh so lonely in a big house that is already full of bad memories.
Blah, blah, blah. I know I’m complaining, and I’ll stop now. It’s just that you guys here are my “community” and my friends and I feel like I can trust you all. I love every one of you and I thank you so much for being here and supporting me!
Now let’s get on with a more positive outlook, shall we?
Okay, I know I promised a more positive outlook, but here’s a slight little show-stopper.
The drywallers came to put up the ceiling and repair the walls in the family room and part of the kitchen. They were a funny little husband and wife team. The wife kept putting her husband in his place because apparently, he leaves things behind a lot. One of those things is a really expensive and very nice insulated mug, which is still sitting on my front porch. (It’s been 3 weeks!)
Anyway, they finished up the ceiling, which looks a lot better than a huge hole.
Now all that’s left on the inside is to paint.
BUT – (isn’t there always a but?) – there’s been a miscommunication with the insurance company (who knows?) so now we’ve been “put on hold”. Which means no more work can be done until the insurance adjuster looks over the estimates and gets back to us. Oh, joy…
So that’s all the home updates I have right now.
I loved this story of 2 young boys in Indiana who stopped riding their bikes so they could pay their respects to a passing funeral possession for a military veteran. What a heartwarming and touching story!
My daughter taught our cat Amber how to play Tic-Tac-Toe. Every time Amber would eat a treat, my daughter would place an “X” in its place, then she would make her move. (Don’t worry – my daughter wasn’t eating the cat treats, too.)
Amber actually won that game, so I guess you could say “the cat got the game”.
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I hope your neighbours and neighbourhood turn around for you. I had a similar disappointing experience with the neighbourhood I've been renting in. I connected with one neighbour to have quick little morning chats, but everyone else seems to be in their own = world. Or really grumpy, but that's a story for another time lol.
This week, though, I'm in the midst of moving! I'm moving to an apartment building and am really excited for it. I get to have a balcony and a lot of natural light, which I didn't have in a number of my previous places.
Have to say that the cat tic-tac-toe game is really neat! I love when people do outside-the-box games with their critters. Fun!
Thanks! She's always teaching the cats how to do something. ?
Yes, that's exactly how it is here!
How exciting that you're moving! I bet the balcony is so nice. I wish you all the best in your new place! Enjoy all that natural light!
Moving to a new city or town is always hard. I hope you meet some good people. For now, comfort yourself with the facr you have a cat who can play Tic Tac Toe. How cool is that?
Haha! Yes, that's very true!! ? Thank you!
Very cool post...for some reason I love hearing what other people have for supper. It gives me ideas. I hope you meet someone close by that you can connect with. But yeah, sometimes it can be hard. The place I lived before here, we only really got to know one set of neighbors, an elderly couple. Eventually we realized the community just wasn't a great fit. But with that said, sometimes it just takes time. Praying you feel more at home there soon!
I'm glad you enjoyed that! I like that, too. I see a lot of recipes but not a lot of actual meals. Sometimes I need more help with the sides to serve with the main meal. Lol!
I'm glad you understand where I'm coming from. It's hard, but you're right. Maybe one day it'll "feel" better here. Thanks so much for your prayers!
Well, stay hopeful things have a way of turning around and meantime you're still busy with fixing the house. Those trees sound amazing and the cat tic-tac-toe, wow. Oh and sometimes it's good to just vent :)
Have a wonderful weekend xoxo
Thank you so much for your inspiring words! And for understanding that sometimes it's nice to just be able to vent. ? I thought it was funny that my daughter taught her cat to play games. She's always coming up with something! ?
Thank you! I hope you enjoy your weekend!
Most of my friends are far away. I just love our WP family though! Keep smiling, Michelle. I'm sure things will all come right :)
Me, too! The people are just so much better here. ? Thank you!!!
Great to see an update. I’m a country girl at heart too and I missed the countryside being cooped up in the city.
I'm glad you understand where I'm coming from! ❤️
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Adjusting to a new place is a little hard. Now a days everyone likes to make their own space so nobody is interested to connect with each other.
I am so glad you got two neighbors ?.
Wow the cat tic-tac-toe is really surprising ?. Have a great weekend Michelle.?
You're right about that! People just don't seem to care anymore. I'm fine with that as long as they're good neighbors. ?
Thank you! I hope you had a nice weekend!
I will pray that you start to feel more 'at home' in your new neighborhood. Good to hear from you! <3
Thank you so much for your prayers!! ❤️
I can feel your pain Michelle. There is nothing like God’s country but you do have a beautiful house. Be patient it will be finished soon. Then you can celebrate and decorate for the holidays. Have a great weekend! I have all three grandkids here this weekend. I’m exhausted already! Lol
Thank you so much for the encouragement! I am looking forward to the holidays! I hope you get some rest after the grandkids leave. Lol! I'm sure it was a wonderful weekend full of great memories. ❤️
I am so sorry for all you are going through. I can relate a bit. We moved from 10 acres to 1 acre. We loved our neighbors at our old place. We have yet to meet any at our new. (And you know about the mean dogs!) But we have not been here for a month yet. It definitely takes time to adjust and time for a new house to feel like “home.” I am praying for you, my friend. ♥️
Moving from all that land to a smaller area is definitely a big change! Thank you for the encouragement and for your prayers. I'm praying for you as well! ❤️