tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post3536503892064661521..comments2023-12-27T09:28:32.621-07:00Comments on Retired English Teacher: Trying to Settle InSally Wesselyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-22058180221067273872012-12-01T09:25:02.069-07:002012-12-01T09:25:02.069-07:00I'm so glad to see that your new adventure is ...I'm so glad to see that your new adventure is proving satisfying and happy, and that you're claiming the many gifts of such a huge change. I love the picture of Boston and Jim at the top of the post - it shows so much. You sound really great here. Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-76608171158205644272012-11-19T07:28:05.366-07:002012-11-19T07:28:05.366-07:00We moved into our "new" house 11 years a...We moved into our "new" house 11 years ago. I am still sorting through some of the "stuff" that lay in dark corners of our basement. <br /><br />Colorado is such a beautiful area of the country to live. I have never been but my husband and children have all visited and have come back wanting to move there. <br /><br />Much happiness on your new adventure. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-36470071599485414672012-11-18T19:43:30.163-07:002012-11-18T19:43:30.163-07:00Hi, Sally,
I've been reading down your posts...Hi, Sally, <br /><br />I've been reading down your posts, catching up, learning about election day memories and savoring the photos of your old home and new space! I'm envious of your new kitchen and impressed that Boston was such a gentleman. I can't even imagine moving -- talk about stuff! So, you have my deepest admiration! And it's nice to be back!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-53259618002058857332012-11-18T15:48:55.892-07:002012-11-18T15:48:55.892-07:00A great post! Such a move must be quite tiring so...A great post! Such a move must be quite tiring so it is well that you don’t rush. The area looks beautiful – it will be fun for you to explore everything close by. Our house is full of stuff as you say – it’s so hard to get rid of it- some for sentimental reasons.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-74845515533537867772012-11-17T22:57:45.262-07:002012-11-17T22:57:45.262-07:00Wonderful post, Sally. I am so glad that you love...Wonderful post, Sally. I am so glad that you love your new kitchen and are spending time cooking in it. I am also glad to see that you are taking things one day at a time. I have moved a few times and I know how hectic it can be. Thanks so much for sharing and hope things are settling for you and that you are mostly unpacked and relaxed now.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-31914468297390421492012-11-17T21:02:33.210-07:002012-11-17T21:02:33.210-07:00Wonderful post! I'm so glad you're getting...Wonderful post! I'm so glad you're getting settled and learning to love your new place. Isn't it great to be past the "getting ready to move" phase?<br /><br />Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-13352023708365505332012-11-17T14:30:32.877-07:002012-11-17T14:30:32.877-07:00Oh, blessings, Sally! What a beautiful, hopeful po...Oh, blessings, Sally! What a beautiful, hopeful post!<br /><br />Is the Colorado sky really that blue?<br /><br />Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-20669178495753086672012-11-15T14:48:33.973-07:002012-11-15T14:48:33.973-07:00Very nice, Sally. I'm so glad things are reall...Very nice, Sally. I'm so glad things are really looking up for you and yours. And it is beautiful country, indeed.troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-49351262727307959232012-11-15T09:56:24.150-07:002012-11-15T09:56:24.150-07:00Your new home sounds wonderful and very spacious. ...Your new home sounds wonderful and very spacious. Compared to my tiny place, it sounds like a mansion. Living smaller makes you realize just what you need to live a comfortable, peaceful life. Sounds like you are getting there. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving in the new place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-65514906725422074522012-11-14T22:13:49.265-07:002012-11-14T22:13:49.265-07:00Colorado Springs is gorgeous. Congrats on the move...Colorado Springs is gorgeous. Congrats on the move -- it is hard work -- it's even hard work to clean a closet for me!! As for people who ask if you are settled in after just three weeks? I agree. Are you kidding me??X!I Wonder Wyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15711651118123762132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-34323741040789469332012-11-14T21:59:16.039-07:002012-11-14T21:59:16.039-07:00What a gorgeous place. Boston seems to love it too...What a gorgeous place. Boston seems to love it too! I don't envy the unpacking though...ugh. I'm so happy your nieghbors are so nice. What a great welcome to your new home!<br />Blessings, JoanneJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701170619308062747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-50543528834308317472012-11-14T15:12:04.880-07:002012-11-14T15:12:04.880-07:00Everything is so beautiful. I like the little frie...Everything is so beautiful. I like the little friends at the bottom of the garden! (And the lovely scenery.) <br />It is certainly exhausting moving but I bet you'll want to stay in this lovely place now you've found it.<br />Maggie X<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-85001096691045969762012-11-14T13:33:44.926-07:002012-11-14T13:33:44.926-07:00Sally, you are clearly moving forward in a very po...Sally, you are clearly moving forward in a very positive way. Gorgeous surroundings, thoughtful people, steady progress, the occasional moments of grief for what is left behind, and the appreciation of what you have. I think you will have a very meaningful Thanksgiving this year! Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-18674701897513090332012-11-14T12:03:54.264-07:002012-11-14T12:03:54.264-07:00Dear Sally, what wonderful news. I'm so glad t...Dear Sally, what wonderful news. I'm so glad that you've begun this new phase of your life and are looking for and finding the good in it.<br /><br />The line "This place will not make me happy, but I know that I will be happy in this place" is so important in life. It is a lesson for all of us who begin something new. Thank you for sharing. Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-5948823021988437542012-11-14T06:44:08.617-07:002012-11-14T06:44:08.617-07:00I laughed when I read your new favorite place is t...I laughed when I read your new favorite place is the Container Store; I often call myself the Rubbermaid Queen:) I've try to downsize and get rid of some of the clutter I hang onto each year, but there is so much "stuff" I can't bear to part with either. I also chuckled at Boston looking out the window; Sophie, too, has a favorite window viewing area for bird and squirrel watching.<br /><br />Most of all, though, I'm happy that you sound so happy, Sally. No, you may not be "settled in" exactly, but it sounds as though you are enjoying making a new life for yourself in your new home.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-47229501828992981012012-11-14T04:44:28.333-07:002012-11-14T04:44:28.333-07:00It's so good to have good neighbours, and the ...It's so good to have good neighbours, and the surroundings are gorgeous. I love the picture of Boston as though he's saying "who are you?"<br /><br />Great post.<br />CJ xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-65736815957218053102012-11-13T09:00:52.696-07:002012-11-13T09:00:52.696-07:00Lovely post, Sally! I'm so happy that both you...Lovely post, Sally! I'm so happy that both you and your husband are loving your new home though it will take time to settle in and figure out the right places for a lifetime of belongings. You're so right to take your time with unpacking, integrating that all into the general process of making this new house a home. And how great to have friends to help you in this process!Dr. Kathy McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903015507894951725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-14100481838354973882012-11-13T08:11:14.772-07:002012-11-13T08:11:14.772-07:00You know Sally - I think it takes a good year to g...You know Sally - I think it takes a good year to get it all done!!! lol And you have the same problem I would have. Too much stuff and how to downsize. We have a big house too and I want to go smaller - but with Kelly and Andy still here it would be hard. You will love it I know. sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-31805023089076999562012-11-12T20:19:45.305-07:002012-11-12T20:19:45.305-07:00After four years in Hawaii, I feel like we're ...After four years in Hawaii, I feel like we're still settling in, but we are enjoying the process.<br /><br />As you have discovered, it's not the same here, but different can be wonderful in lots of different ways. I know you'll love wherever you are with Jim and Boston with you. And besides, the rest of the family are not all that far away.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-8368974525193628432012-11-12T20:19:08.212-07:002012-11-12T20:19:08.212-07:00Felt like the place has a good vibe just reading y...Felt like the place has a good vibe just reading your post. I've had to downsize a couple of times and it just takes time. But purging and cleaning out what you don't need is very freeing. I hope you all grow to love the place you are happy in. :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-80532978628537169612012-11-12T19:33:22.216-07:002012-11-12T19:33:22.216-07:00I empathize on downsizing. It is not easy! And I d...I empathize on downsizing. It is not easy! And I didn't really look at the storage space closely in this one, so finding a place for things that are "supposed" to be in a drawer or a closet or a cabinet is an eternal challenge! <br /><br />Good luck with it. It will come. :)Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-69175910445304180242012-11-12T16:03:17.417-07:002012-11-12T16:03:17.417-07:00I felt peace reading your post, Sally. Even with u...I felt peace reading your post, Sally. Even with unpacked boxes and much still to do, I'm happy that you're taking it slowly and also savoring the changes. I've read that finding new ways of doing things helps our brains create new circuits. It's so easy and sometimes comforting to have everything familiar, but I can sense that you're also on a grand adventure. Good Luck to you and Jim!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-87642214938200760522012-11-12T15:37:27.893-07:002012-11-12T15:37:27.893-07:00So glad you have found a new place to be where you...So glad you have found a new place to be where you feel more relaxed and know you will be happy. This post indicates just by the way you place your words and ideas that you are in a better zone:)<br />Bless you!Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-84473012625548703792012-11-12T13:23:30.524-07:002012-11-12T13:23:30.524-07:00You are right to do things slowly. Moving is one o...You are right to do things slowly. Moving is one of the major causes of heart attacks in older people.<br /><br />When we have gone looking for a new house (to leave London and later, on retirement,) I’ve always worked out there and then which room would become my study and if there was no suitable room, that house would be struck off the list. I also always needed exactly the garden of my choice.<br /><br />When we came here, my husband was due to go to Edinburgh within a few days. I was glad to see the back of him because it meant that I could get down to arranging everything the way I wanted it. <br /><br />When he came back all the decisions had been made. He was very glad.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-415214974782618732012-11-12T13:23:30.248-07:002012-11-12T13:23:30.248-07:00You are right to do things slowly. Moving is one o...You are right to do things slowly. Moving is one of the major causes of heart attacks in older people.<br /><br />When we have gone looking for a new house (to leave London and later, on retirement,) I’ve always worked out there and then which room would become my study and if there was no suitable room, that house would be struck off the list. I also always needed exactly the garden of my choice.<br /><br />When we came here, my husband was due to go to Edinburgh within a few days. I was glad to see the back of him because it meant that I could get down to arranging everything the way I wanted it. <br /><br />When he came back all the decisions had been made. He was very glad.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.com