Welcome to the porch! Let’s chat!
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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Welcome back Michelle. I’ve missed you and was just thinking the other day that I hadn’t seen a “Saturdays on the Porch” in a while. I am sorry you’re having a hard time settling into your new location. Sadly, many neighbourhoods are like yours with people too busy with their lives to connect with each other. We’ve been fortunate to have six sets of neighbours that have lived here since we moved in 27 years ago. Sadly, our next-door neighbours have sold their home and are moving away. We have no idea who’s moving in but it will definitely change the dynamic.
I hope things get better and you settle soon.
It seems people move around so much these days. I don't know how they do it. Packing is no fun! I hope your new neighbors will be good ones!
Thank you!!
It's always difficult moving to a new place! I hope things smooth out with your neighbors. Good to see your house is getting repaired and all is progressing there :)
Thank you so much! Hopefully things will get better soon. ?
Seems like a lot of people are moving. I've relocated to a small town in Kansas, which is a big change, too! Haven't made any friends, but good to have internet (which wasn't available in New Mexico). Been listening to audio books and watching some video game playthrough videos for "company". *laugh* https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQdhd8gNyeAswOS6Nb4Wo3A
Wow, that is a big change! I hope you enjoy it there. At least you finally have internet! I know how much of a pain that was for you before. Thanks for the link! Sometimes I have to turn on old shows for company. Lol!!
Yes, I hear that. I mean, I'm an introvert that doesn't mind being alone, but I'm feeling the same urge re: old shows and such!
I live rural and I don't think I'd want to go back to town living again. There are no mountains where I live but like you I love to see the sky as well as the winds blowing across the fields, and all of the sunset as it dips below the horizon. Things are spread out pretty far here but I do belong to a couple of community groups (theatre and choir) and have been able to meet people who like the same sort of things I do. Might be something to think about (crafting or art clubs maybe) where you are if you're looking for something to do out and about or to meet like minded people. Change is hard though for sure so give yourself as much time as you need to feel settled and comfortable.
I thought it would be somewhat easy to adjust to living in a town but it's just not me. I'm glad you understand where I'm coming from! It's great that you're involved in those groups. I'll definitely look for something like that. Thank you for the suggestion! And for your encouraging words!
:)
You can take the girl out of the country but you can’t take the country out of the girl…
Amen to that! I'm glad you get it!
I’m the same way!
There's just something about the country. :D
I utterly understand!
So sorry you are finding your new location not quite as welcoming as country and country neighbors. We are now in the mist of moving back home from FL.Between getting older and the past year and then some of this covid, well lets just say being close to family seems to be more important then any thing else. Even knowing a new neighbor hood might be a wee bit of a challenge.Just have to keep n mind the reason for change in this season of our life. I hope all comes together for you soon. Just play a hardy game of tic tac toe with your feline friend to past the time. You are in my prayers.
Thank you so much for understanding and for your prayers! I agree that being close to family is what's most important. Especially during these uncertain times.
Hope that you can meet some people and have a community in the new place. Moving is always hard. Sometimes we just need to pour out our heart - it is perfectly ok.
Your cat is a clever one.
Thank you so much for understanding!
It's so funny that she learned to play games with my daughter. I guess she'll do anything when treats are involved. ?
Aw Michelle. It will get better with time and I hope you get to find your place as you continue to get comfortable with your new space.
Thank you so much for your encouraging words! ❤️
Anytime! ??
Michelle, I hope you will be able to meet your neighbors and begin some friendships. I so hope your insurance issues will be resolved soon. Wishing you a better week!
Thank you so much! ❤️
I wonder if you could join some type of gym, club, something of that so you could meet new people in the area. Im so sorry that it hasn’t been better for you.?❤️
Chicken and dumplings sounds amazing! And I love the cat tic tac toe and the story of the boys paying their respects of the funeral procession...little bit of hope for our future.❤️
I've looked for a few things to do around the area but Covid is making things difficult. ? But I'll keep looking. Thanks for the suggestion! ?
My daughter is always trying to teach Amber something. Haha! I thought the story of those boys was so touching, too!
Ugh stinking covid!!!!? It’s frustrating, praying for you!!!