When things come together

The past week has been a whirlwind! One week ago, I looked at a house-- in a good neighborhood, great location-- on a whim. Things looked pretty good, and I decided to make an offer, see how it flies. And fly it did! Tuesday, my offer was accepted; I signed the first in a long wave of forms to be filed, and my home inspection is scheduled for Friday. If you had asked me 10 days ago how close I was to buying my very first home, I would have told you that I'm not anywhere near it! It's amazing how when the time is right, it all falls into place so simply.

I know that there are some folks out there who wonder if things will ever be right and fall into place; I have been one of those kind of individuals from time to time. But persistence is the key. There were times I was ready to give up. But some wise words came to me: "Something enticingly wonderful. It deserves endless persistence, and things will be going well. Grace in an empty garden. Starting with only little. Things will eventually turn out well, though."

I didn't give up; and it has paid off. Prof, you are right, this has been an incredible personal journey of mine. It began in June 2004 with a move; but I really feel the journey truly started on Feb 14, 2005, when I started a new position in a brand new store. That became the point in my life where I was able to let go of what was, and embrace what is. Every step I've taken, every person who's touched my life -- so many of you that I actually had the pleasure of meeting in person even! -- you're all a part of this! Prof, with all your wisdoms and your pestering, thank you! John, for loving me even on my worst days, thank you! To all the others I am proud to call 'friend', thank you too! Sometimes, its the little things that are said, the emails that are sent, that give a person just what they need.

And if you're doubting what you can or can't do... just do it! Yes, I know, that's Nike's line, but it applies to each of us. Don't give up your dreams, ever! MrBig, your picket worked wonders ... and I shall plant it in my new home in just the right spot. :)

HUGS and luvins to everyone!