Settling In
As I finished work today and got into Miss Daisy for the drive home, I found myself thinking about how good it feels to be back. Back in Alberta, near my kids and grandkids yet, in a new environment. There are memories, but I’m alright with them.
The last time I lived in this city was 1993. It was much different back then, as I was too. My kids were all preschoolers, small balls of energy. I had a day home at the time and we were all squeezed into a duplex smaller than my current condo.
I have found a shopping plaza close by that has all the basics including a walk-in medical clinic, a vet, and a Timmies! In Red Deer I am making new memories with my pups at the park across the road. I even had the opportunity to take my grandchildren to play at the park. Listening to my grandsons exciting plans for a sleepover, I smile thinking about all that is to come. I definitely need to get out and pick up some toys for my house, they were sure disappointed I didn’t have any! Lol
The condo I’m renting is huge, nearly new and has everything I was looking for. I have my own laundry, air conditioning, and tons of space. I will actually need to pick up a few pieces of furniture to fill some spaces, while my last space had me downsizing. I have a few huge empty walls that will need filling, and my closet was big enough too!
The move from Victoria went relatively smooth. I had a few anxious moments on Friday waiting to hear where my furniture was, and a nervous pause when I learned the move cost was higher than expected. But it all arrived safely Saturday evening, my boys came in to put my bed together that night, so it was a comfy sleep in my own bed. Sunday morning I woke up with my pups staring down at me, my belongings around me, and a sense of peace. Money is only money, and I can earn more, I’m a hard worker.
I started my new job as office manager/accounting at Sun Country Rentals on Friday last week, but, my first full day was actually today. My co-workers are all pleasant, happy individuals and I can already tell that it is going to be a great place to work. I am so grateful that I followed my intuition and accepted the position.
For now I’m living my life, my way. I’m loving the feeling of inner peace and I’m so grateful for the little things in life!
