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