Surprise! Surprise!
I can’t believe I am writing again so soon but I just have to vent.
Belle and I went for a walk this morning in the old neighborhood. It was quite windy and very cold. We met one of our old neighbors who quickly told me the new neighbors were fabulous. I really didn’t need to hear that!! (When I had told her I was selling the house, she told me I was a fabulous neighbor.) Anyway, she told me about their fabulous pool and I should go see it. They went back to California after Thanksgiving. I can’t believe I did this but I did go look around. Belle was very excited and I felt bad for her because she desperately wanted to go inside. She hadn’t forgotten “home”. I was shocked when we walked into the back yard. The pool takes up a huge piece of land and the backyard looked small. The fishpond was filled in which I found shocking and the stone wall looked out of place. All of the bushes along the deck were gone. Thinking about it now, I think the magnolia tree is gone. We planted that when Alexandra was born. I will go back tomorrow and check. Also, I know the small Japanese Red Maple we planted when Keira was born will definitely be removed. It hung over the fishpond and right now is very out of place. I peeked in the front window and discovered our built in entertainment center was no longer there. I never thought that would be demolished. They had their sofa in front of the big window and a chair in front of where the entertainment center was. The changes made me sad and I wished I hadn’t seen any of it. I feel like they ruined my house and yard. It says California all over it !! I find it a bitter pill to swallow. That doesn’t mean I’m sorry I sold it. I know I made the right decision. But, that house was styled perfect for us. I don’t think the condo will accept the same style of decor. The condo has a very different feel to it. I’m not sure it will ever feel like “home”.
Tim and I went to the storage unit and took out my chandelier for the dining room. I probably won’t be using it but, they have to hang something up. This will give me time to look at other types/styles of lighting. Monday, I am meeting with the builder .
Now that I’ve put my thoughts on paper, do I feel better? NO, but at least tomorrow is “waffle day” !
Love to all, (Auntie) Beverly
I think that those unsettling thoughts will be with you for a while but once the condo starts to take shape a bit more with your choices in it then you will feel differently. When your new home says… Welcome Beverly and Belle, you will be very happy and comfortable! You’ve got this !!!!!