Smorg and I are going back home to New Orleans. I got laid off from my job 3 Mondays ago. After a night of feeling sorry for myself, and crying it out of my system. I pulled the shade down and realizing it's time to act. Loosing my job and the fear of not having my Doug, my support to advise me what to do was another major turning point in my life in such a short time.
The first thing I realized I need to keep my money coming in for bills. I did the whole unemployment thing. I realized all the things Doug and I had for sale from the Flea shop I could sell. His own collection of Zippo lighters came to mind so I started with them. I listed them on Craigs list. A nice man from Illinois purchased them all from me. So now I have our collection of vintage books, collectible toys, Dougs clothes and the like on line for sale. One of our most loved and respected AZB members purchased all yhe clothes from me to donate to a charity. What a wonderful and feeling person this is. Once this was done, I had a bit of a comfort level and came back to the reality It's not worth staying here any more. My mom is getting up in age and I have a brother with CP and I should go back before it becomes a must do situation. So I have decided to do this. My lease is up in Feb. so I have that long if I need it, but am trying to do as much as I can as fast as I can, then I will talk to the office about releasing me early and just go home. I feel Doug guiding me home.
I have a pretty good grasp on things so far. I would like to know if anyone has opinions or experiences for moving my things. It all seems to be costly, PODs, U-Haul, Vans.....overwhelming. Am I missing any other options? Doug told me to downsize and just bring what I need and want to limit the size of whatever. Some things can be replaced at a later time. Doug was thinking before he left us. He tried to cover as much as he could with me. He had foresight and just plain ole lifes experiences to draw from. So my family is heading home. Our cat Midnight Imposter, Bird Don King (its all about the hair) and Sonny my Betta. I named Sonny after my friend Sonny who is 90 years old and is retired Ringling Brothers B & B and other world famous circus companies. Doug and I knew him from our flea market days. I'm going to miss him terribly but he is in good hands. He has soooo many people who care and love him. That would be a story in itself for another time.
Sorry I am so long winded, but I wanted everyone to know what I am facing these days. Your thoughts and opinions are appreciated.
Hugs to all of you.
The first thing I realized I need to keep my money coming in for bills. I did the whole unemployment thing. I realized all the things Doug and I had for sale from the Flea shop I could sell. His own collection of Zippo lighters came to mind so I started with them. I listed them on Craigs list. A nice man from Illinois purchased them all from me. So now I have our collection of vintage books, collectible toys, Dougs clothes and the like on line for sale. One of our most loved and respected AZB members purchased all yhe clothes from me to donate to a charity. What a wonderful and feeling person this is. Once this was done, I had a bit of a comfort level and came back to the reality It's not worth staying here any more. My mom is getting up in age and I have a brother with CP and I should go back before it becomes a must do situation. So I have decided to do this. My lease is up in Feb. so I have that long if I need it, but am trying to do as much as I can as fast as I can, then I will talk to the office about releasing me early and just go home. I feel Doug guiding me home.
I have a pretty good grasp on things so far. I would like to know if anyone has opinions or experiences for moving my things. It all seems to be costly, PODs, U-Haul, Vans.....overwhelming. Am I missing any other options? Doug told me to downsize and just bring what I need and want to limit the size of whatever. Some things can be replaced at a later time. Doug was thinking before he left us. He tried to cover as much as he could with me. He had foresight and just plain ole lifes experiences to draw from. So my family is heading home. Our cat Midnight Imposter, Bird Don King (its all about the hair) and Sonny my Betta. I named Sonny after my friend Sonny who is 90 years old and is retired Ringling Brothers B & B and other world famous circus companies. Doug and I knew him from our flea market days. I'm going to miss him terribly but he is in good hands. He has soooo many people who care and love him. That would be a story in itself for another time.
Sorry I am so long winded, but I wanted everyone to know what I am facing these days. Your thoughts and opinions are appreciated.
Hugs to all of you.