We drove out to see Hub for the long weekend. It was a long drive, but we were really glad to be together as a family again. We just got back last night, and it already seems like ages ago.
We FINALLY got to see The Blind Side. We all wanted to see it, but didn't want to go until we could all go together. Loved the movie...loved Sandra Bullock....loved the guy who played the lead.
I spent some time driving around on Sunday afternoon and looked at different neighborhoods. We did look at a few houses. Went into one house that I have been keeping my eye on. It is finished out really nicely. Granite, hardwoods, built-in wine chiller and a master closet that could be rented out as a room. It has gone into foreclosure. Wish we could move on it now. What a coo that would be! I really liked it and it is in a premier gated neighborhood. One of those that when you pull in you think "no way can we afford to live here". We would definitely have the smallest/cheapest home in the neighborhood...and it's at the top of our budget. Ha! Anyway, I'm not going to get my hopes up. I'm sure it will be scooped right up.
I'm in the process of interviewing for a new realtor. One is suppose to call me tonight and another is coming over tomorrow. I hate being in a situation where people are buttering you up. I will be so glad to get some fresh opinion. My current realtor really stinks. Can't wait to clue her in on that little secret. ;)
I need to quit complaining though. I got an e-mail today that an old friend is dying and only has a few days to live. Her boys, all grown up now, are flying in to be with her. I haven't seen her in years or even really kept up with her. But she was someone that "made the effort" to get to know me and to be my friend. You know how it is when you're the new person and someone is especially nice and compassionate to you to help you fit in and find your place? She was that person for me. We never really became "running buddies" or anything, but I always appreciated and respected her for how she showed love to others. She's ready and wanting to go, but she will certainly leave a hold in a lot of hearts. Guess the best way to honor her is to intentionally try to follow her example.
Later.
3 comments:
I'm glad you could all spend some time together! :)
So sorry to hear about your friend. We never know how many lives we touch...
Explain the whole gated community thing. I don't get that.
A gated community will have some sort of fence all around the perimeter (wood, brick, rock, etc.) with either a guard to check cars that are entering or, and more likely, an electric gate that you open with a garage door opener. Some are on a motion detector that will open when you just pull up. They are suppose to make you feel safe and keep the "riff-raff" out. Obviously, they don't work really well, because we still got in. There goes the neighborhood! :)
So much change in your life, including the conclusion of one who is a friend. Your response to her impending death is much like my own. We cannot change what is happening, so we honor the life that is gone by improving our corner of the world. That is a healthy response to change of any kind.
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