Oops we did it again. Another move with more to purge and some things to store until we settle our feet in this new part of the country. The air so dense of moisture it suffocates us. We trudge through to meet new friends and greet them with sweaty brows. We hardly stir as we chat and then make a run for shelter as storm clouds unleash with only a few seconds of warning. Soaked through our clothing we try to find our way back to our two bedroom one bath lodging to coordinate some more. It seems to consume my hours, my days and still there are more important decisions to make…it never gets easier this uprooting of sorts. Traveling with a bout of hand, foot and mouth disease is never fun and now baby bear prefers her feet to be bare…boy will she learn quickly to wear some shoes again. I can’t imagine the first gust of the frigid northern air…I will be disciplined swiftly too I’m afraid. 
How sweet it was to travel back to the city of angels even if it were for a mere three days for baby bear and I to make our formal good-byes without the rush of packing, loading and wondering. All the goods were well on their way to their designated place and we had work back in California. It’s a shame we couldn’t connect with friends but our days of just the two of us were as sweet as ever. After some work and the most incredible donuts we have ever eaten, we had time to wander and explore. We met new and welcoming faces and how full of sweetness they were…baby bear ate it all up! Then of course there was the ocean…we spent time near the splashing waves wisely knowing it would be our last golden dream to enjoy the abundance of sunshine without the sweltering bouts of heat. And since her soles were healthy again we had them scrubbed and painted in honor of our new beginnings in our new surroundings. I worry how things will come to be in our new environment and scramble to whittle away a shape into what feels like shapeless right now. A few more weeks may do the trick to at least outline a shape and until we stumble upon our perfect nest, I don’t think I could call this place home…not just yet. I am grateful for our healthy toes and for a cool and vivid spruce I have created with the last of the summer berries…for certain the best time of the year when the swelter of summer days succumb into cooler more enjoyable nights at least for now. I’ve been toasting to more guts and grit while favoring some grill and swill on this day off from the most senseless commutes I have ever done…may I figure out another way to and from school and enjoy the good of life again.
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Wishing you lots of happiness in your new abode and hope you settle in quickly x
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Thank you. Finding one is the first step of the long process…so much to do and no sense of urgency from any parties with whatever I attempt to want here.
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We’ll be moving at the end of this month (same town, new condo), so I get where you’re coming from. It’s both unsettling and exciting. Here’s hoping we both find our balance again. 🙂 Best of luck to you. Hope you’re all doing well!
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Thank you for your thoughts and for popping in I know how busy you are. We have to find a place first…it’s an uneasy feeling but will hopefully find balance soon. Enjoy your new nest.
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Thank you. You too. When you find it…
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Merci wishing you success with Eating Bull and your next novel.
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Thank you. 🙂
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You are welcome.
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It’s a process for sure. I know you’ll use your magic–as you always do–to make it yours. We wish you nothing but the best in your new adventure!
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Thank you Trish for your well wishes for us on this new adventure unfortunately we need some magic in finding a nest so we have a long road ahead of us.
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Good luck with settling in! It sounds like an exciting new chapter! 🙂
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Thank you…challenging is more the feeling for me now.
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So sorry for the tough time. I hope you all get into your new groove soon.
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Ahh thanks…yes I’m sure it will be a forgotten memory soon just in time when the cold kicks my butt.
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It’s okay we will find away to enjoy sunny days throughout the year and turn our grumpy faces into smiling faces with some visits perhaps.
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Good for you! Way to be an optimist. 🙂
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Yes, I am already envisioning the traveling where winter coats are not necessary!
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Yes, I love only putting on a sweater and socks to beat the “cold” weather here.
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I know! There is nowhere else like it…I will miss her so!
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Living here is to be truly spoiled. My kids have no idea…
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Either do mine…they are in for a rude awakening soon!
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