Welcome 2010!
I really thought 2009 would bring a new addition to the studio. It was such a good idea, adding on an extra 400 square ft. of working space. I began to doubt it several months ago, when plans failed to arrive, deadlines weren’t met, and frustrations began to build. When the plans finally arrived, and the bids came in, the cost was outrageous. Seems California will never change. Things here cost more. We haven’t learned a thing. It’s a crazy business this one called construction. Crazy.
So we’ve said no to the addition with almost a sense of relief. And now I start 2010 with a new goal; Learn to do with what I have and simplify my life.
So welcome 2010! Tomorrow I will greet you with open arms!
Tonight I say goodbye to 2009 surrounded by the little blessings in my life!
And, as I listen to the fireworks going off outside, I realize I’m blessed to have an old dog who can no longer hear. Sleep little Bitsy. Tomorrow is a new year!
Happy 2010 Everyone! It’s going to be a good, good year!
Hugs,
Anne
39 Comments
mimi'sdarlins
Well, Anne, when something like this happens, I just know it wasn't meant to be (not at this time anyhow). I'm sure you'll regroup and rearrange and be just as content as you've been all along in your beautiful studio. I hope the coming year will bring you peace, joy and love…who could ask for more? Happy New Year :-)
Blessedmom's Simple Home
It's ridiculously expensive to do anything here in California, isn't it? And yet we stay :-) My family is here and my husband has a good job, so I guess we aren't getting out of here anytime soon. I've been a So. Californian all my life too, so I might not adjust to the weather anywhere else too well. Your pets all look so sweet sleeping soundly. I wish I could sleep like that. Have a wonderful New Year Anne.
Blessings,
Marcia
Anonymous
Don't knock California cost it is worth every penny extra we pay to live in the Best place in the WORLD Let alone the USA. Take your Bunny tale and leave. You'll miss it. You just think things are cheaper, will go shovel snow in the Northeast and pay those high utility bills for one winter I know you'll be crying and complaining. Californian's like yourself don't realize how great it is here so I say love it or leave and there are 49 states you can go to. Whinner.