Midlife Musings and Measurable Goals

Homegrown0

Just come back from a couple of weeks away to see you're taking a break. I hope all is ad well as it can be and that you're looking after yourself. Hope to hear from you soon. 

Mrs_Boo_Boo

Sending you the bestest of wishes for a restoring break from here. I hope you come back refreshed and raring to go again. 
Take care 
xxx

Seasidegal58

I've also been AWOL - I hope things work out DIA. Will miss your posts and hope to see you back posting soon. 💕

doingitanyway

Thank you for all the lovely posts

I am back and changes are afoot. 

My beautiful relative is having another operation today. Her heart might go into cardiac arrest so she is not having a full anaesthetic. Brave girl. We spoke before her op and she sounds strong.  I am much calmer with her situation now. I just concentrate on the now.

I have finally adjusted my thinking and rather than battle with trying to find tradespeople and the constant stress that involves I have decided to try and go now with the house just as it is. I have been speaking to EAs and yesterday was my first valuation. Good news! I have another EA coming today. Even with a lower valuation due to the work required I still have enough to fund my next move.

I already committed to having the room I go on about but have not done decorated. The hallway will be done too. Even if/when I sell I need the house to work for me whilst I am in it.  Selling can be a long business.  The decorating starts next week and I have my lovely lady decorator who I feel comfortable with (looking forward to her being here actually)

I have been doing day trips to some areas I might want to live in. My next move won’t just be a new home. I want a lifestyle change.

Off to tidy up for the EA visit.

Hope all of you are ok out there (I will check in with your diaries tonight)

Sunshine_girl2

Lovely to hear from you DIA . Your future sounds interesting I am glad to be along for your adventure . 

Chrystal

Lovely to hear from you, and sending thoughts to your relative. X
Sounds as though you have a plan to move forward, which is brilliant news.  I think it's a good idea to sell the house as is, because loads of people want to do their own thing anyway and would want to replace what you've just put in! (where is the blue 'eek' when you want it!)  X

beanielou

Good to hear from you.
Hope all goes well today for your relative.

another_casualty

Great to hear from you again DIA 😸Fingers crossed as always with your relative .
You seem to have a more calmer and philosophical approach to everyhing , which is great to see. Plus you've been doing initial day trips to locations that may suit . 

It all sounds very good , and  you have a lot to look forward too ..

in_need_of_direction

Good to see you back.  You sound a lot more settled which is good. Hope all goes well with your relative

doingitanyway

Thanks for all the welcoming posts and good wishes

My relative came through her operation fine. A relief.

The second EA valued the same as the first. I have a third due on Friday but I've pretty much made up my mind.

The house is tidy. It took me 5 days straight to get it to this level. Waking up in it feels really good. Yesterday I gardened. I need to keep this up as the photos get done next week.

Today is a treat day for me. I am factoring these in if I have a difficult day to deal with. So, a pedicure in the morning then a gallery and lunch (on a terrace) with a friend in the afternoon. My first proper social day since lockdown. 
My decorator is also a beautician. So, today she paints my toes and next week she will paint the walls! She will also loan me her wallpaper stripper so I can strip the small room to keep the price down.

Have a lovely day everyone