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Post by mouse on Sept 4, 2008 17:14:27 GMT -5
Every time I've felt overwhelmed this week, and that's happened a LOT, I have tried to take a step back and see what I have already accomplished here. I just got a wireless internet router set up in my new place, and the feeling of freedom, of being able to set up my computer anywhere I want from now on, is fantastic! Especially when I'm cleaning/de-cluttering/de-squaloring, I love being able to come on here and chat with my fellow SOS siblings: you keep me motivated and honest. I also got some more phones. So now I'll have two phones on the first floor and one in the basement, which means no more running for the phone, and no worrying about the battery running out of juice. Imagine: I lived for years with only one phone! Although there is still a ton of stuff left to do (how did I ever think I would be all moved in and completely settled in six days?), I am slowly seeing this place turn into what's going to be my home for the next five years or so. I love my new place. It's big, it's airy and spacious, and it feels right. Once I get the walls painted the colours I want, I'll be that much closer to making this place truly mine. I love sitting in my brand-new kitchen, by the window that looks out over the garden, and looking out at the lush greenery. Soon I will have a refrigerator, and once that's in here I think I'll truly be able to settle in: there's something about food that makes a place feel like home to me. I just thought I'd share. I know I love reading about other people's good news: it gave me hope and pleasure when I was mired ankle-deep in 3rd degree squalor. ~Mouse
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Post by AnnieOkie on Sept 4, 2008 18:23:35 GMT -5
Oh Mouse!! I am so happy for you!! You sound so content and I am sure you are proud of your new place. I'm glad things are going so well for you!!
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Post by pegasus48 on Sept 5, 2008 0:12:46 GMT -5
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Post by mouse on Sept 5, 2008 9:30:27 GMT -5
Aww, thanks to both of you! I'm really happy to be in here now. I've had a frustrating morning on the phone with tech support for my internet (my new wireless router borked all my settings! ), and used up time which I could have spent setting up my bookcases. Now I just have to get my mojo going again and get to work! ~Mouse
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Post by nmf on Sept 5, 2008 9:59:22 GMT -5
Hi Mouse,
I just finished moving into a nice new place from my old one....I totally get where you are coming from.
- NMF
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Post by DJ on Sept 5, 2008 12:00:59 GMT -5
you know i have to get the thumbs up on painting... congrats on getting settled into new place and persistence with it.. it's happy to hear
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Post by heylady1 on Sept 5, 2008 12:47:18 GMT -5
This is wonderful news Mouse! You sound soooo much happier!! Give yourself a break and get out of our sometimes awful mindset....you've done alot already! You are making really good improvements to your home and your comfort!! Wireless internet is a wonderful thing (okay so you've had a minor set-back ) and having extra phones is going to make your life easier too!! When you are all done unpacking I would love to see pics of your new place!! I bet it's lovely
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Post by brainjam on Sept 5, 2008 18:20:47 GMT -5
Wonderful, mouse! Squalor steals our joy and our souls. We deserve to have our homes be places of comfort. Brain Jam
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Post by hopehope on Sept 7, 2008 0:19:43 GMT -5
wow, mousie! I'm so happy for you. I hope some day to be able to post the same.
ps nmf -- haven't seen you in a long time -- good to catch a glimpse!
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