FINALLY I GOT A PICTURE!

It seemed like it took me forever, but YAY, I got a picture downloaded. This is Charlie (see previous post). My BFF Carter finally figured out my cardreader was bad and lent me his. Nice. So now i'm all excited to take pictures of my thrifting and other finds and post them. I'm so happy!!!

CHARLIE THE CAT

Just when we make plans, things happen! I was petting my beloved cat Charlie and I felt a lump on his side near his left rear leg. I was stunned, this was a large lump, golf ball size at least. Next morning took him to our wonderful vet and after the exam he said we needed to remove it. Surgery took place on Friday and Charlie who is 10 years old did just great. Dr Varner got it all and said it looked benign. I brought Charlie home yesterday and he has a huge incision site. BUT....he is doing great! Alert unless I've just given him his pain meds and moving around like a champ. So I'm very thankful he is doing so well!
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I am having a hard time figuring out how to download photos from my camera to this computer so I can start posting. Frustrated is the word. But soon....I hope this will add some followers to my Blog

Keeping UP

I have been super busy the last few months, no job so I'm sleeping, reading, watching TV and just doing all those exciting life fulfilling things I've longed to do........ NOT! so OK, I've indulged myself long enough time to get life on the move again.
Jobs are just not there right now and I'm OK with it. I'm able to live on what I'm getting on UnEmployment and I've got a lead on a job after the first of the year (fingers crossed). But till then I have realized I need to keep moving forward and not stagnating. Recently I have been reading many a BLOG about Thrifting, Junking and Collecting and I have become inspired again. I have decided to try to Blog more and share my thrift store finds and enjoy meeting new friends in the Blog world, makes me feel not alone! So thanks to the comments on my last post and I am going to continue to post and 'Keep up' with things.

IT IS WHAT IT IS

So everyone is tired of hearing me say this.... it is what it is....but this is how I have coped with my latest news. I lost my job on Aug 6th. They eliminated my position, down sized or whatever it is called, but the bottom line is I'm out of a job! After 8 years and two months it was a shock. I know lots of others in various departments have been let go, but just was not expecting it in my position. Can't say for sure why me and not someone else, but... it is what it is. Carter has been such a wonderful partner and giving me great comfort and support. Devastated is the word for how I felt (and sometimes still feel) but as time goes on I'm healing. I got a months severance pay and I do qualify for unemployment so I am not in a HUGE PANIC about money at the moment. I am glad I am in such a good financial situation, no debt except for the house and I've got to have someplace to live...LOL. The sad thing is I loved my job!! I miss my co-workers in Atlanta and California. I have heard from many and they have been shocked and sad to see me go. I hope to remain in touch with several who have become good friends over the years.

So where do I go from here? Good question. Not sure right now. Taking some time to heal and then I will start looking for a job. It is very scary in this economy and with my age (let's face it being 59 is a factor). So I will just take a step at a time, a day at a time. My family and friends have been supportive and loving so I am blessed. I know there is a reason and one of these days i'll be shown it, but for now... well... IT IS WHAT IT IS.....

MOVING IS NOT FUN!!

That's right we've moved. The commute proved to be too long for me and started to effect me in many ways none of them good. We had discussed moving closer to my job and the time had come. We started looking at homes and found the most wonderful old 1969 ranch in Lithia Springs. It was a foreclosure and was in pretty good shape and at an excellent price. I love it! 3 bedroom, 2 bath with screened in porch and all on one level. A full basement so lots of storage and Carter can have a man cave. We closed on May 1st and here we are 3 months later. Most of our things are here, still in boxes and so much work yet to do but we love the house. I am 20 minutes from work. I am so much happier at work and not as tired that is for sure. So our summer has been taken up with moving, work on two houses (we hope to sell Carter's old house) and just working on getting settled. Maybe by Christmas? Carter and I are not quick about any of this.

One sad note is that we have lost Emily. She made the move just fine and we were letting her outside ( she is just not a happy indoor cat). After two months, she just disappeared. Carter and I are both very sad and I miss her every day. I hope she has found a new home and is happy. She was a very moody strange cat, but we love her. I still dream she will just show up one day.

So to end on a high note, next weekend is one of my favorite things...THE LONGEST YARD SALE. We will have a long weekend this year to enjoy it. Last year we had a blast and plan on doing the same this year. It is a junkers dream. I'll share any good finds with you later.