Well its official, I lost the house I have totally rebuilt. I purchased the house for 110000 and invested another $60000 into it over 9 years. Now Freddie Mac owns it, I don't blame them because jobs are scarce. So I packed everything I wanted and sold what I really didn't want to carry. Sofa and love seat, coffee table (wood) bedroom suite consisting of 5 pieces. Treadmill, and so much more just so I didn't carry it. Also all my dishes, glasses, pots and pans whatever was there is gone.
Where did I go from there, drove 728 miles east to Virginia where my brother and wife said I can start over.
Starting over which is described as I progress with work, then I can continue my transition it has been 17 months since I had my last estrogen pill. The shots haven't started here yet but I am due for one. I will plan that this week. So now I am settled somewhat, new house, new rules and a bed to lay my head.
My brother LB, brought me to a junkyard that had a tire and rim (needed a spare tire) and it cost $100 after we returned home we were talking and decided I will buy the other tires which are in better shape than the ones on my truck each would be $35, looking them up they are worth $188 each so all in all a great deal. The truck they took the wheels off was T-boned in an accident. Hardly ever used and has the rubber nipples still on them.
My brother, his wife Faith and I went to Ocean City for the labor day weekend, the beach was stunning and the water was ice cold. Did get to see some dolphin's swimming which was truly breathtaking. Everything is tanned as it should be and the only place burnt was my forehead, aloe will correct that. Didn't remove my shirt, even though I was in male mode, my breasts are quite noticeable and didn't want to be embarrassed.
So tomorrow I will continue to look for work, it looks promising really just need to have strength and faith, someone will want me soon.
I will be updating this blog now that I am settled.
Happy Labor day everyone.
P.S.
Am a little homesick, but since I have no home now I will get over it.
Friday, August 27, 2010
A huge step in the right direction
Labels: brother, happiness, home, homesick, house, laughter, shopping, transitioning, unemployment
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You've done what you needed to do -- moved from a place where there were no jobs to a place where hopefully the prospects are better -- and I am proud of you for it! I hope it all works out. Very cool of your brother and sister-in-law to help you get a new start.
Big hugs, Sis!
Shauna, I know how it feels to be uprooted. I've done it twice now in two years. This last time, I did the same as you, getting rid of all my furniture and kitchenware, not to mention a great deal more.
Things will work out, have no doubt of that, and sometimes I feel like it's been liberating to have rid myself of everything from past apartments and houses.
It can truly be a clean slate and a fresh start, if you let it. I get homesick myself from time to time, but the important thing to remember is to keep moving ahead, not looking to the past.
I hope everything works out soon for you.
Love,
E.
What can I say that hasn't already been said? I wish you the best (so much!), and hey this can really lead to good things. You're so strong, and I really admire that about you. Please keep us posted on how everything goes. HUGS!!! :)
One of my regrets from my trip East last year is not seeing salt water for the first time in 32 years...I miss it...
I am grateful to those giving you the chance to renew and begin anew; may Karma return their kindness a thousandfold!
I hope that when you are in the midst of a mild Atlantic winter and I'm fighting sleet, ice and whatever else waylays me in a few months you'll be much less homesick!
alan
Hi Shauna,
I admire your strength, your ability to stick with it and not give up hope. This is quite apparent in your words.
I hope you find the job and are able to continue on your journey.
Calie xxx
Shauna-
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Emily
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