OT: My GRRRRRR Update

There! You *did* it. All in a week. That is really, really heroic activity. Well done you. Lots of positives here - an amazing turn-around. I always knew you were courageous, but this beats the lot. Three cheers for you, Debbi. May this new start give you much happiness. . In message , Debbi in So CA writes

Oh my gosh Debbie. You have accomplished so much in such a short time. The future was looking pretty dim a week or so ago & I would say that things are really looking up now. One thing I love about moving is getting rid of all that stuff that we should have gotten rid of years ago, but somehow, it's hard to part with!

What city are you moving to? And how did things work out with your son - is he coming with? Or is he moving in with the dad? Congrats on enrolling in school. Things seem to be falling into place - I'm glad you don't have that worry of where to go or what to do with yourself.

Do keep us posted - I hope wonderful things are on the horizon for you!

Pauline Northern California

Thanks for the update - you've made a lot of progress in the last week or so. Good for you!

How long is the program to get your Early Childhood Development permit?

Oh, Debbi, I'm *so* glad you've found a place that sounds so nice! Yes, it's smaller, but that means so much less to clean! Good luck with the classes!

Pauline,

Moving a big 10 miles to Mission Viejo! Beautiful city, listed as one of America's safest cities. I will miss the ocean breezes, but 10 miles really is not too bad to drive, especially since I can do it all with surface streets and not deal with I-5 if I don't want to.

Debbi in SO CA

Paul> Oh my gosh Debbie. You have accomplished so much in such a short time.

24 units. They say it takes 1 1/2 years, but I plan to go to summer school and try to be done by next December

Debbi in SO CA

Louise > Thanks for the update - you've made a lot of progress in the last week or

After ten years of only says things like "stop", "no-no!", "get that out of your mouth", and "you're going to poke your eye out", both my sister and I decided to return to college. Not being able to go to the bathroom when I wanted to was my greatest challenge. Memorizing was hers. She had to carry a tape recorder and play it over and over for the lessons to stick in her mind. When exam time arrived, we were told that we could have done better if we'd just closed our eyes and checked randomly. That's what we'd done. After a while, we settled in and managed to exceed all those young whipper-snappers in grade points. You can do it too. Polly

"Debbi in So CA" 24 units. They say it takes 1 1/2 years, but I plan to go to summer

Wow, Debbie! You have accomplished a lot! Good for you.

And, good luck on the classes starting in January. You'll have time to get semi-settled in before buckling down to schoolwork.

G> HI Everyone,

That's my old home town, except I didn't live in the senior area. lol Mission Viejo is not shabby and compared to here in the high desert you do get ocean breezes there. ; ) Hope the move goes smoothly. BTW, how big is the small house you are moving in to? Less space means less cleaning. NOt a bad thing at all. I bet you are 5 minutes from dad's place now. You must be in Casta del Sol? He is near Jeronimo and Alicia. Terbear lives really close there too I think.

Taria

Debbi > Pauline,

Wow! Debbie! and all in a week! good luck with school. been contemplating that myself.

ya never can be TOO educated, right?

amy in CNY

Yes, I will be in Casa del Sol. New house is 1279 square feet.

Debbi > That's my old home town, except I didn't live in the senior

That's not a lot smaller than my house! We have just under 1500 sq. ft. -- lots less to clean. ;)

It is nice there. That sounds like a great size house. Big enough but not too much cleaning. There are 3 people and 4 animals in my under 1400 sq. ft. house so I guess everything is relative. Wishing you good luck in all your new moves and changes. I hope this is the beginning of some very happy times for you Debbi. Taria

Debbi > Yes, I will be in Casa del Sol. New house is 1279 square feet.

Glad to hear you've found a new place, Debbi. I can tell you have a lot of grief over leaving your house, but your new place sounds really nice. The waterfall is fascinating!

Wow, a new house and a new adventure. So terrific that you're working for Early Childhood Development permit.

Hope everything goes smoothly on moving day!

It is a nice size, just a big difference from the 2700 I have now. I have a huge room as a sewing room now, but that will be condensed-- but I refuse to not quilt so you guys will not be getting rid of me.

Just spent all day with Mom-- we got the food all bagged so that they can tent the house tomorrow. Have to move some boxes of liquor next door tonight. Still have to toss junk in the outside refrig.

Hopefully, I will be able to check in over the next few days since I will be using Mom's computer and don't know if I can get the groups on it. If not, I will check in with you over the weekend just so that you know that I did not forget to move me when they come to put on the tent.

Debbi in SO CA

Sandy wrote:

This might help you appreciate your condensed version:

poor woman in this sewing room must be nuts!I have sewn in small corners of the living room, bedroom,family room and anywhere else I could over the years.Most creative time has nothing to do with the size and space. You are going to do well Debbi. We are all here to cheer you on.

Good luck > It is a nice size, just a big difference from the 2700 I have now. I

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I hope she's at least wearing a hard hat.

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so off i went to see where you're moving too and on their website i found what appears to be black friday at either RCTQ on Black Friday at Rosies in SD. heck its not that far away and sounds like it could be some fun. :))

course there are other fun things going on at that website, if'n ya got the time to explore.snorfle, j.

"Debbi in So CA" wrote... Yes, I will be in Casta del Sol. New house is 1279 square feet.

Debbi > That's my old home town, except I didn't live in the senior

this is what it feels like when you're standing in line waiting to pay for the stash. j.

"jeanne-nzlstar*" wrote... so off i went to see where you're moving too and on their website i found what appears to be black friday at either RCTQ on Black Friday at Rosies in SD. heck its not that far away and sounds like it could be some fun. :))

course there are other fun things going on at that website, if'n ya gotthe time to explore.snorfle, j.

"Debbi in So CA" wrote... Yes, I will be in Casta del Sol. New house is 1279 square feet.

Debbi > That's my old home town, except I didn't live in the senior