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| catscharm74 |
Posted - Jun 06 2007 : 7:44:13 PM
When did I jump on this crazy high speed break neck treadmill of life and how do I get off? I have been thinking about this alot lately. How I so crave the old days when I was working as a medical secretary and had just what I needed, nothing more, less stress and worry, was doing ok financially, had an active life, physically fit, and happy. I do admit, I am not happy right now....part depression, part I don't know what I want to be when I grow up!! I want that simple, safe, easy feeling back. I think I got hung up on a lot of keeping up with the Jone's and I have a lot of work to do to undo all of it. Part of it is also my family...as you all know the situation with them...is they never have been proud of me...so I pursued everything I could with the intention of being number 1 and never received any accolades, so I stupidl kept plugging away. I want off..now!!! I have been around the world twice, lived in over 10 states, visited over 30 of them, traveled in other countries, did some cool stuff with the Navy, got to live in areas I would only have dreamed of and met some great people. Does this mean my Gypsy heart is finally ready to...dare I say it....settle???
I think I need some stability instead of moving every 2-3 years. I want to become involved in my community, I want to know the people, watch the football games and know who's kids are playing, visit the elderly homes with my dog, make signs for the PTA or whatever it is now, run bake sales (or at least eat the cupcakes with a vengeance)  I want the shop owners, restaurant workers and the gas station person to know me when I come in and have a talk. I want to know more than how to get from my house, to the store, bank and the Walmart, because I never stay in one place long enough to learn. My gosh!! I am having an AHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAA MOMENT and I wanted to share with you....
HI MY NAME IS HEATHER AND I AM READY TO SETTLE DOWN AND BUILD MY LIFE!!! YIPEEE!!!!!!!!
Ok....enough of the crazy lady....thank you!!! 
Cheers,
Heather |
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| kitchensqueen |
Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 12:52:31 PM
Me too me too! But Heather, you've got some good plans and a clear head on your shoulders, so you'll get there. Knowing what you want is half the battle. :-)
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| mkmomus |
Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 12:37:40 PM
Heather it sure sounds like you guys are on the right track! I would like those things as well. I know I'll get that farm someday. I know about poor months, I've had 5 so far this year! I also know what you mean about Sweet Tea! I am from NY and I hated iced tea, but sweet tea--ahh that is something to sing about! I got a recipe from a guy ( southern for generations back) I used to work with. It was his mother's recipe. He passed away last year and everytime I make it I think of him. He always made me smile.
Take care
Merle |
| catscharm74 |
Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 12:19:52 PM
Yes- I HATE THE CITY!! Texas is a bit different...I think it is the friendly attitude that makes up for some of the city things that drive me nuts- traffic, long lines, the whole fastness of it all, keeping up with the Jone's...
I really don't mind living in a small town as long as I can afford it, have a decent paying job and in a nice office atmosphere(most likely will be the hospital), have access to basic needs like food, gas, farmer's markets, some cheap clothing, a Walmart (yes I do like Walmart because it really is all we can afford sometimes). I could care less what I look like, as long as I am neat and clean in public (don't come unannounced on the weekends or at night..quite a scare... ; ) ) I am not into the lastest entertainment, gossip, gadgets or cars...etc. I like long talks in a comfy chair with your choice of beverage (oh yeah,,,another plus of Texas... SWEET TEA!!!)
I know what you mean about having a poor month- I want a little house or even a trailer on some land until we can build. I want to put in gardens for our food, actually be able to paint my home inside and out, whatever color I want and finish it the way I want. I want more dogs and maybe a few cats...I also want to put in a flower garden that could be an animal/bird/butterfly sanctuary. I like to take long walks and nothing beat walking your OWN property line....and I have a new cruiser bike from Christmas that I have yet to use. I love anything that is 1950's style, in respect to colors, prints, enamelware...etc....and besides Target and a few other select places, I can't find that stuff out in California. I also love anything that has to do with the beach--weird sense of style huh??? I want a house to put a large pool in so I can get back to swimming for my health again. Would actually prefer the pool over the house but priorities...lol
I know a major part of it is finishing my Bachelor's degree-honestly, I do worry about $$ and making a living- GOD FORBID something happen to DH or if he wants to take some time off when he gets out of the Navy, we have to have some decent income coming in. So school is important but just getting my Associates has been stressful,,,so I need to keep plugging away but be careful as to not overwhelm myself.
Thanks for all the inspiration!!
Cheers,
Heather |
| nut4fabric |
Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 11:29:33 AM
Heather Last November DH and I became semi-retired, moved to a small town and are LOVING it. We were so tired of traffic and crowds, nothing is better than a slow paced day watching the dogs play and the flowers grow.
Hugs, Kathy |
| Alee |
Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 10:20:32 AM
Heather-
Your "AhHa!" moments always give me a smile or a chuckle or two! I am at the point in my life where I am desperatly desiring to slow down and settle down as well. I really want to force my way through the last 2-3 years of my schooling, get my CPA certification and settle down on some land. I know I can do my CPA work from home if I am in the right area. And with owning a farm (actually owning- not renting!) that will provide most of our food year round, I won't get so panicked when we have a "poor" month.
*hugs*
Alee |
| Libbie |
Posted - Jun 06 2007 : 10:12:39 PM
Heather - For me, putting down some roots has been just wonderful. I thought at first that it wouldn't be possible for me to be fulfilled in such a small town, etc., etc., but, as Proust said - and I might be paraphrasing it here - "The true voyage of discovery lies not in seeing new lands, but in having new eyes." And, that, my dear farmgirl friend, sounds quite a bit like what you are doing!
That said, I DO love to see new places, but I know I would not enjoy it as much if I didn't have my steady, familiar HOME to return to.
YAY for you !!!!!!
XOXO, Libbie
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