
With today being the first day of Spring, I thought it a good time to write of New Beginnings. Spring is my favorite time of year. All around us, we see new birth new growth and new beginnings.
My last post here was in November. Since that time, a lot has changed for me. In early December, I lost my job. It was a mutual parting of the ways and it’s a good thing. I was burnt out and ready to do something else. So I retired.
I put my house up for sale and with the equity I had in it I was able to pay cash for a home away from the hustle & bustle of the city. I bought a “fixer-upper”. My house is about 100 years old. It said 1925 in the listing, but looking at some of the woodwork, etc., in it, I’m told that it’s probably older than that and that accuracy of building records back in 1925 were iffy at best.
I love the house and could drone on and on about it here, but that is not my purpose of this post. I was speaking of New Beginnings.
When I lost my job, it was quite a shock to me, but it ended up being a blessing in disguise. I went through a period of having a self pity party. I also had a milestone birthday approaching, which did not help my mood. So I crawled into my cave, quietly pouted and licked my wounds.
Now, having emerged from that cave, I see life with a different point of view. A New Beginning with new opportunities and new winding roads to explore.
My dining room (my favorite room in the house), has the most amazing morning light. That, I have decided, will be my place to write and create once again.
Writing is something that feeds my soul, exhilarates me, consoles me and gives me purpose. I need it.
You will be seeing me around WordPress more often, my friends. As I crawl, then stumble my way back into an upright position in life.
As Always, Thank you for joining me on this journey.
Penny ❤
Welcome 😊💕🌹Back, My Dear!!! So happy to see you posting again and hoping for More, More, More!
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Thanks, Chuck. Baby steps, but I’m here! ❤
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Come and Read This From Penny!!
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Thank you, Chuck! ❤
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Good luck for your new beginning, Penny, it sounds like you are going to have fun. I’m looking forward to seeing more of you here. 🙂
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Thank you, Ally. ❤ It's good to see you!
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HI Penny, I am sorry you have been through a bad patch. Sometimes I wish my company would retrench me. It would be an insult to my pride but at least I would feel free of the sense of obligation I feel to the people I work with to stay. They are quite reliant on my knowledge and expertise. There are never any easy answers in life. It sounds like things are working out for you and you are embracing the change.
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Hello Robbie! ❤ Good to see you! Yes, although initially it was a big shock, I couldn't have asked for a better outcome! I'm looking forward to the future! ❤
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I’m pleased to know that.
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I’m happy to hear from you, and with such neat things to look forward to!
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Thank you, Chelsea. ❤ It's good to see you.
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Welcome back, dear Penny! I’ve missed you and will be touch via email. So happy you’re happy and delving into creating with full force.
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Thank you, sweet lady! ❤ I've missed you too. Baby steps, but I'm back!
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I’m so happy for you. Enjoy your new home and your new life. I believe they have both been waiting for you.
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Thank you so much. ❤ ❤ I think so too. I think God led me here.
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Welcome back Penny. You’ve been through a lot these past few months. I look forward to reading more of your posts.
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Thank you so much for your kindness, Mike. ❤ It's good to see you!
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Glad you turned it into something positive (I’m ready to retire 😉 ). I’m sure the house, though fixer upper, is nice. Here’s to new beginnings!
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Thank you, Trent! ❤ Nice to see you!
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nice to see you as well 🙂
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Best luck for the new beginning.. I know when such things happens in life it’s very difficult for oneself to overcome or forget things, but it’s a part of life. So just move on and do what makes you happy. I am not any philosopher but I am going in the worst situation than yours recently, so just liked to just give some moral support which is the most important thing I think in in this situation…
Sorry for so long comment…
God bless you..Best luck
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Thank you so much for your kind words! I wish you the best in your situation. ❤
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