Or so tim said to me this morning whilst scrambling eggs. House-hunting again feels fresh and fun. I think we've both healed from the rotten experience of losing that other house in the past month or so. And we're back on the hunt. Dreaming. White walls. Lots of windows. Sunshine. Land. Gardening. Tim came in from working the compost into the soil this afternoon and quietly said, 'Gardening is the best ~ you can't do anything wrong. In most things there is one way to do it, but with the garden, you can't mess it up.' How many things can that really be said about? Nature is so forgiving. We are both longing for a house in the thick of things, where everywhere green is the place to be, healing is the norm and you can't really mess things up.
I have been spending far too much time inside, settling, sorting, working. Waiting for the tide of spring to draw me outside. Sometimes life seems so much more of the same. Over familiar. I find myself on the computer, looking for something although I couldn't say what. The house begins to stagnate around me, the colors are droll, I can't bear to look at the objects another time. I might go through a huge refocus with our things, like I did this weekend, ruthlessly culling to find the clear flow of space and mind again. I open every cupboard and closet and drawer and let go of things that have a heavy feeling or an obligation attached. My car is filled with treasures to donate. Such a release.
This afternoon the weather permitted us to go for a long walk (with only one dog, and stopped for sandwiches at a little place in town). It's been a while since we spent a length of time outdoors, morning to night; I miss it. Perhaps I have spring fever, or perhaps a type of nesting (or migration) is setting in to get this baby into a house in the wide open spaces!
We bought tickets to go to california in april. We're not even sure what our plans are. A week of the ocean, camping, flying by the seat of our pants. (Might I bandy about the word babymoon?) It's high time!
xo brooke
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7 comments:
House hunting is the best when it is the right time, soon before both my sons were born I had a urge to move out. the first time we actually did move, the second time last year we didn't find the right place for us which it meant we only needed to change a few things in our apartment and the place felt like new. Good luck I am sure you'll find a place you love!
House hunting is so exciting- although obviously also stressful. I hope you find just what you're hoping for. Your trip to California sounds wonderful. Everyone thought I was nuts to go camping on my babymoon but it was great- easier than it was with the baby although that went well too :) Good luck with all if your adventures.
you definitely need to get away friend! you're definitely reading as if you feel cooped-up. :)
What a fair field,,,
babymooning sounds fun!
good luck hunting :) It really is something to get excited about! I also hope you have a wonderful trip to Cali. Julia Pfieffer state park (I think that is how it is spelled?) is a great place to camp if you haven't already been. It is near or in Big Sur.
Oh, good! I'm glad you guys are back on the hunt - the perfect place for you is out there waiting!
It would be awesome to meet you when you fly out to California although I'm sure you won't be hanging out in Bakersfield. ;) But if you have to drive through our way you're welcome to stop by!
xo
cortnie
mariella ~ interesting! you too, as well! I've noticed how badly I really want to get us into the right place for us, and get us all nestled in before the baby comes. Although we love our present house, it's just time to stretch out a little bit and do this finally!
mama smith ~ I think the camping will be fine; we'll take it easy of course and just being outdoors will be such a pleasure. :) Camping is food for the soul.
brit ~ I feel more cooped than a chicken! time to explore some new things ~ I cannot wait for spring!!!
san d ~ we think so too! I know we'll have a great time. :)
keia ~ thank you so much for the recommendation! I'll look that one up; we're always on the alert for great camping!
cortnie ~ I'll remember that! It would be great to meet up sometime; there's always our next visit to cali whenever that shall be as well! I'd love to meet you. :)
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