I'M IN MY NEW APARTMENT!!!

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YAYYYYYYYYYY!!...YIPPPEEEE...AND WHOOOOOOOOOWHOOOOOO!!!!!!!I'm soooo happy!!!!!!!!!I am finally in my new apartment!AND I LOVE IT!!!!So much work... so much stress.but it's all done.. well at least the moving part.I had a stress breakdown on Friday evening, thinking my kids weren't going to help. But they came through for me, and all 3 showed up Saturday morning. Even Allison's boyfriend Andy

was there with a pick up truck, and what a lucky thing that was, because there were several boxes the movers wouldn't take, because they weren't closed. Anyway, despite the light, all day rain,everything went off without a hitch. Jamie and I were the last ones to leave the "old" house. We sat on the window seat one last time, taking one last look around. Darius, my neighbor from across the street stopped by to say goodbye. He gave me a card from he and his wife Katteea, which made me cry. We talked for a few minutes, and I gave him a big hug, and said goodbye. I'm going to miss them! especially "Barking" at Darius, during football season. He's a BIG Steelers fan... and waves his flag proudly! lol. When I finally had the chance, I opened the card, which wished me good luck in my new apartment. There was a sweet little note, and a gift card!
I was so touched.

Jamie and I, were just about to leave, when the Landlady and her son showed up.. ugh lol... She was also very sweet, telling me how she would miss me, and that I was a good tenant. She thanked me for leaving the house so clean, and pulled out her checkbook to give me my security deposit back right then and there... wow!So..... we said good bye to the house... and I was on my way "home!" I was so, so tired, I had driven about 8 miles, before I realized I was heading
















toward work instead of the apartment!good thing it wasn't out of my way. So as I crossed the "Medina/Cuyahoga" county line... I shouted: "YESSSSSSSS!!!" I got closer, and more excited! There was my new home!... as I passed, I noticed 2 of my kids, Andy & Gloria coming out, and I honked my arrival!!! They were all going to Gloria's to get a Fridge she was giving Allison for her camper. So I got to the outside doors, and pressed #75 to get buzzed in. My sister Deb came to let me in!!!!!!!!! What a great surprise!!!!!! She was there to help me unpack!!I hugged her, and








told her once again, how happy I was to now be living just a mile away from her. When I got in the apartment, I was overwhelmed by all the boxes! PSMWG Pattie was there, already at work in the kitchen, as well as Jamie. I didn't realize the movers had left just a 1/2 hour before I arrived.Gloria and Eddie came back, Allison and Andy had left.One minute the living room was full of boxes, and like little worker bees, everyone grabbed boxes... and poof!! the living room was

cleared.I was so overwhelmed by all the help, love and support.Debbie gave me a wonderful gift basket she put together, filled with my favorite wine, A Gerber Daisy plant, a cheese & vegetable trays, and the most fresh delicious sub made on French bread. It just hit the spot! She also gave me the best card I've ever seen! It was one of those new "musical" cards..... when I opened it, it played the song: "I'M SO EXCITED, AND I JUST CAN'T HIDE IT, I'M ABOUT TO LOSE CONTROL AND I THINK I LIKE IT"... OMG it was the funniest, cutest thing!The "kitchen angels" were busy unpacking dishes & organizing my cupboards, while my kids emptied cars with the remaining boxes. We all took a break, to eat and relax. My feet were sooo sore, but I can only imagine how tired everyone else was, especially Gloria, who had been there to let the cable guy in. She also directed the movers, scrubbed down tables, microwave and anything else

she could get her "Magic Eraser" on!!GOD BLESS THEM ALL!Deb's son Jason, who also lives very close, stopped in to say hi too.God welcomed me with a wonderful Thunderstorm, that I watched from my beautiful Bay window. I was so THRILLED!!!!! The sun came out for awhile, then another small storm came in. YAYYYYY!!!... I was wondering how long I'd have to wait to see a storm.. and I got one my very first day!!!!One by one, all my little "Moving Angels" left, and I was here for the first time, alone. My mind wanted to keep unpacking, but the body wasn't so willing. I



































decided to pamper my aching body, with a hot Bubble bath. Something I said I wanted to do when I got moved in. I Found my "special" Magnolia Bath salts, oils and even a box of Calgon! if one is good, three must be awesome!!! I managed to find one little Tea light, and As the the Bathtub filled, the water turned a Rosy shade of Pink. Finally, I slipped in, and was not expecting the overwelming comfort! Ahhhhhhhhhhh! OMG!My feet were so sore, and my muscles ached, but the hot bath soothed them! It was by far, the best bubble bath I've ever had! I stayed there for almost an hour. I could have slept there, if the tub didn't feel so small, after having a giant claw-foot tub at my "old house" that my toes could barely reach the other end of.So, since that first night, I'm having a ball! Sunday, Gloria, friend Laure, and sister Deb and I all went to "Fiesta Jalapeno" for dinner... that, is another story alll in itself.. but another time! When I got home, Laure wanted to see the apartment so


















they all came over. I get a call from an old friends Nancy & Melony, Who now live just 2 miles away, saying she had something fror me, and wanted to come over. Of course you can! It was so good to see them! They brought me a wonderful "WELCOME" Basket, filled with Chocolate Chip Muffins, coffee, a plant, gift card, and even A "BRUNSWICK BLUE DEVILS" T- shirt. There was also a Brunswick phone book!!... Omg, I'm overwhelmed at the wonderful friends I have,











and their thoughtfulness.Yesterday ( I took the day off from work) I spent clearing out the boxes from the living/dining room, and getting it all togther. Don't look down the hall...it's lined with the boxes taken from the living room. But as the wicked Witch said "All in in due time."I had bought 5.. yes 5 orders of my favorite Chinese War Su Gai, and froze them. I invited Gloria over. She gave me the funniest card, that she made herself, and I had my first "meal" It was deee lishhhh! I'm worried that when the 5 orders are gone, Gloria and I will be making "Chinese" runs to

Cleveland! So, there's lots more unpacking to do.... you can't see my art room for all the boxes, shelves etc, But this room will be the fun one to organized. I've set up the living room and dining room, but nothing is permanent just yet. Gloria loaned me the funky area rugs, and I think they look great!
I'm trying to decide what and where I want to hang artwork, before I go pounding holes in the walls.

I went to work today, and it felt weird taking a completely different route. It was great getting to come back here, opening the door, and seeing the low sun pouring through the Bay window.AhhhhhhhhhhhI'm in love with this place!I am blessed and so happy to be here.Blessed with the most loving, caring giving family and friends there ever was.Thank you Lord!