Journal

It is just over two weeks and i am a Florida resident.  I can't believe it.  I keep pinching myself.  Life surely does move on.  To think that almost 3 years ago.  I was still working, suffering from the aftermath of 911 and smoking.  Now I am retired and living in paradise.  I truly take these blessings to heart.  Sunday is my birthday and i have been invited to attend a Baptist Church service.  I am looking forward to thanking God for all the happiness that i am experiencing.

Just for today I choose to Stay in the Light!

Luv,

REE

I feel like I have not even made a dent in all of the packing for FL.  It does not look like anything is different.  I through out at least 20 contractor bags of clothes, etc.  It is all the chatkas - I have so many and I like all of them.  I don't want any of them broken either.  I am panic stricken.

Also, where are they all going to fit in Florida.  I have no China closets.  I do not know what to do.  I am going to start to pack my very favorites first.  The ones I can visualize a home for.  I don't have the time for a sale.

This is the ramifications of being a collector.

Ok - this is what I keep saying to myself:

Only take my memories with me!

Out with the old in with the new!

I will have forgotten all about them in a few months.

It is only material things, not worth having a heart attack over.

Everything can be replaced, but I cannot be replaced.

Easy Does It

and

Keep it Simple!

Ok - Now Believe It!

Back to sorting, throwing and packing.

OY Veys Meir!

Luv,

Ree

Planned to spend just two weeks in SW Fl. We looked at the pink house and it was a bust too bad - very nice on the outside.  The idea of lots of fruit trees and orchards is really nice but the house and the gardens were too much work for just one person.

 I found a gorgeous double wide mobile home with all the bells and whistles- -  spent $ much more than I planned -- so I will be moving to Florida for good as soon as I pack this place up.  Clearing out over 30 years of stuff is overwelming.  Have to get all my organizational skills in order.

Throw out

Send UPS

Sell, sell, sell as much as I can.

Cuz Kathy was by my side and she used all of her RE skills for me.  We played good cop/bad cop and got a excellent deal.

The house is fully furnished (Florida style, so I will just be taking my personal belongings).  I was not planning on moving so soon.  Still do not know the exact Month but maybe by the summer or this June at the earliest .  Just as soon as I finish packing, I will move for good.

The house is located in a 55+ Park where you own your own land.  Quite reasonable.  Beautiful swimming pool.  I also have two bikes and a trike (that is for me)  LOL.

I am happy and will be glad to leave NYC -- it has gotten too expensive for me to live and it is time to downsize my life and kick back with exercise, sun and more options than NY offers as I move forward in life.

I am happy and also excited and  have to get busy.  Desi Dog will be with me by my side at all times so glad I have my little guy.

Also longIslandKat, my cuz, will stay for a few months in the winter so I won't be alone.

Ok - better get off DS and get back to business.

Luv & Hugs to all my friends here on DS who have been supportive.

Thanks for helping me to stop smoking and supporting my weight loss, and all your condolences for the passings of my loved ones.  Blessings to you and your family and your loved ones.

Luv,

Ree