I've collected a few good things in my op-shop visits such as teapots (new passion), bags of buttons, more suitcases, teacups, more bibles, another type writer (that I sold at my garage sale) and more records! Unfortunately I don't have pictures just yet of them all but as soon as I unpack them and have them set up I'll post photos.
My garage sale was fun as well as being very stressful. I had only one day which I felt as though I was prepared to let go of a lot of clothes, books, bric-a-brac, furniture and items of Amaya's and used that day to price all the items and have them out of their spots in order for me to make sure I'd let go of them and not regret my decisions. I'm not a crazy hoarder or anything I just have attachments to all of my possessions aha. However, I sold most of my items I had for sale and with the left over stuff I happily donated them to charity. Yay.
Bought a new puppy, her name is Charlotte and she's a kelpie x german short haired pointer. We bought her as not only an impulse but as a new friend for Rubi so that she'd have someone to play with and experience her new life on the farm/in the bush. And so far they've loved each minute with each other which is more than delightful to see.
[Left: photo of Charlotte, such a little cutie. Right: photo of Rubi and Charlotte snuggled, heart melting.]
Finally John and I have moved down to our mansion in the country... I say mansion because it is seriously HUGE! And it's just as beautiful as we had both imagined. I'm at ease just by the thought of being within the wildlife and natural sounds of the trees and birds and not the sounds of cars, trucks and bogans. I can see us both living happily and healthily in the country and I hope we get many visitors!
[Left: A sneak peak at our mansion! This is our ensuite bathroom. Right: The name of our home, "San Souci" which means "without worries" or "carefree"]
On a limb I decided I should take some action with my life and do something productive in 2012, so not only by changing my surroundings I've enrolled to undertake a Certficate IV in Business. By gaining this certificate I'll be closer to opening up my own boutique and art store and knowing more about what decisions to make and what things will help me succeed. At the same time I'm also trying to find a job somewhere to help pay the bills... I'll keep you posted on how that part goes.
But for now I'll sign off.
Ree
