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August 2007 
Starting anew
Posted on Aug 9th, 2007
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Wendy
Wendy
"Let not your senses deceive, for even as the tempest may howl, just beyond
it lies a serenity that could not otherwise find you."
How apropos for my situation at the moment. Life is full of change at the
moment; hence my absence from zaadz. I arrived in California on Saturday evening, moved into my apartment on Sunday and have been busy unpacking. For a while there, it seemed like my apartment threw up all over the place. Now there's only vomit in my living room. I'm adjusting to smaller living quarters.
Garbie, my fish is doing well. He made it across 6 states in the car!! What
a trooper!
There are times when it's very surreal. I wake up and there are mountains on
either side of my window apartment and palm trees everywhere. The weather
here is extraordinary, warm in the day and cool at night. That's one thing I
don't miss about Nebraska, the heat and humidity.
I think I'm getting too old to be moving around. It's been lonely at times,
terrifying and frustrating, and exciting. For the most part, I think I'm just really tired. I just need to remember that what doesn't get done today can wait for
tomorrow. Patience. Not my strongest virtue.
it lies a serenity that could not otherwise find you."
How apropos for my situation at the moment. Life is full of change at the
moment; hence my absence from zaadz. I arrived in California on Saturday evening, moved into my apartment on Sunday and have been busy unpacking. For a while there, it seemed like my apartment threw up all over the place. Now there's only vomit in my living room. I'm adjusting to smaller living quarters.
Garbie, my fish is doing well. He made it across 6 states in the car!! What
a trooper!
There are times when it's very surreal. I wake up and there are mountains on
either side of my window apartment and palm trees everywhere. The weather
here is extraordinary, warm in the day and cool at night. That's one thing I
don't miss about Nebraska, the heat and humidity.
I think I'm getting too old to be moving around. It's been lonely at times,
terrifying and frustrating, and exciting. For the most part, I think I'm just really tired. I just need to remember that what doesn't get done today can wait for
tomorrow. Patience. Not my strongest virtue.
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I grew up in California. As I now live in Kansas, I miss the dry heat and lack of bugs and beautiful mountains which California has.
Wendy, I'm glad you are here at Zaadz. I hear you about moving and transition. You are right to know it will all get done.
Where is your apartment? Welcome to California!
My daughter is moving in a few weeks to begin university. Her first time away from home. Your words and your experience are providing us with insight. Above all, it seems, a person on the move has to be patient with her self. I shall have her read your blog. Thanks.
Thanks everyone for stopping by and commenting.
SF - I'm glad to be here on zaadz too. The past year has been a busy on and I haven't been as regular.
Hi Di - Good to see you again. My apartment is in San Jose. I live on the 6th floor so I can see just above the tree line. I have no idea which mountains are what. They're lovely though!
Otter - I remember the first time I moved away from home. It's funny how the feelings are still the same, excitement and fear. I was super homesick. Where is your daughter going? Is it within Calgary? If so, it's always nice to know there's a safety net, i.e., mom and dad, when something goes wrong. At this moment, I don't know anyone in the city so it feels like I've been thrown out there. But I've been in this space before and the Universe has always taken care of me.
Wendy, what a lovely part of California! I adore that area and would love to live there. I wish you all blessings on this new journey. And I found so much inspiriation in this blog. How strong you are! I may be doing this myself soon, and it really meant a lot today to read your share.
It was good to see you too. Wish we were closer and could visit in person soon.
{{{{Wendy}}}}
Hugs to the fish as well. :)
congratulations, Wendy, on your arrival – one big piece is out of the way! I definitely know the feeling of being in a new place and not knowing anyone – you’re wise in remembering that the Universe always takes care of you – and I suspect that your work will provide some welcome anchoring when it starts
I wish you wonderful adventures in your new location – and enjoy the great California weather and scenery!!
Thanks Kira! Good luck with finishing the references for your book. I know what a pain that can be. Get some rest!
Hi back Wendy,
She's heading out to the coast, so the “safety net” will be via the computer, phone, etc.. I'm confident, after the manditory period of adjustment, she'll do really well. She's in a program she loves (theatre), so she'll be surrounded by people who also share that passion. Excitement and fear, yup, that sums it up well. God (the Universe, etc.) is always supportive, so it should turn out just fine. Best of luck and keep us posted.
That's lovely, Wendy! California ~ warm, breezy, dreamy… I envision beautiful things for you!
Lisa - Thanks so much! I believe there are beautiful things in store as well!