May 23, 2017

HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PLAN...

In my former life, I was the Operations Manager for a company that imported pens.  My three bosses were a gentleman that used to run a railroad, a guy who put the capital A in Type A personality, and a craps player. Each had distinctly different management styles, but each taught me a lot about running the day to day operations of a company.

It's been many many years since I had to plan and organize and execute anything, but this move forced me to dust off my thinking cap and come up with a way that I can downsize a two bedroom, two bathroom, studio, and office house to a one bedroom apartment without bloodshed or the commission of a felony.

Here's where it gets really wierd.

I don't think I've had this much fun since I tried to convince Stewey that we were going to rent a motor home and drive across the country in it!

I have a daily to do list that is quite elegant, if I do say so myself.  It takes into account my physical limitations, the expected day of the actual move, and the most practical way to completely upend and change my life with minimal distraction.

It helps that I have a lot of time to clear out the house, so I don't have to even think about the nightmare of stuffing all of my crap into trashbags and hauling it out of here in a mad rush,  

I promise you, dearies...I am going to be OK.  Many of you have written lovely notes and comments that you are worried about the toll this is going to take, but I can honestly tell you that I am feeling nothing but happiness and excitement over the prospect of a new life.  I admit that I did mourn (and I mourned HARD) for the loss of the house, but I'm at peace now.  This was a wondeful, lovely, happy, safe, perfect place for me and Stewey to lay our heads, but now it's time for it to shelter someone new.

So please please please don't fret, my pretties.  All will be well.  My little boxes will be packed and labeled and moved with the accuracy of a Swiss watch and Chez Spinster v2.0 will be a lovely, happy, perfect place for me to continue the adventure.

Off to the lab and library and then home to do laundry!  Hope your Tuesday is wonderfully swell!
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16 comments:

  1. psvMay 23, 2017 at 1:48 PM

    Atta girl, Coni. Onward and upward, one step at a time and all that. Surprisingly, all those old clichés ring true if we apply them. -p :)

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  2. Texas stitcherMay 23, 2017 at 1:56 PM

    You are a wonderand i always feel do much better after reading your positive blog!!

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  3. sheraveryMay 23, 2017 at 2:30 PM

    Good grief, Coni! I think YOU'RE handling this impending life altering move better than I am----- and I'm not even part of the equation :>)! GOOD!FOR!YOU!! Way to go!

    -Sherry-

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  4. Robin in VirginiaMay 23, 2017 at 3:52 PM

    Your mindset is absolutely a good one. I know once you move and get settled, Chez Spinster v2.0 will be a safe and happy place for you and Stewey.

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  5. MeredithMay 23, 2017 at 5:31 PM

    I am thinking of you and am in awe of yor attitude. I think sometimes getting rid of what we really don't need is freeing. And I think the less stuff we have and the less space we have is freeing too as it takes a lot less time to clean and take care of. Now remind me I said all of this in a year when we are downsizing. Good luck.

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  6. LKICTMay 23, 2017 at 8:20 PM

    Way to go! Happy you're happy.

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  7. MaryOMay 23, 2017 at 9:03 PM

    You continue to amaze + inspire. You are my hero, believe it.😚🐶🎖

    Luv always,
    MaryO1230

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  8. Heritage HallMay 23, 2017 at 9:21 PM

    Can't keep the best of women down ... I suspect you evolved into becoming their boss, Coni. You certainly have the getting things done routine down pat. Just love
    your tenacity and spunk... forward!

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  9. blueladieMay 23, 2017 at 10:39 PM

    Thank you Coni for putting my mind at rest. I have been concerned. If I weren't in a wheel chair and my DH weren't 75, we'd be on our way to help you pack, but I'm afraid we would hinder more than help. So we pray. ♥ Love, hugs & prayers, Cathryn

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  10. Pam CMay 23, 2017 at 11:15 PM

    I'm so glad to hear the cheer in your "voice". I've been worried about how you were going to be ready for your move, but you say you don't have to be out of your house right away. Does that mean you can move and then clear out the things you decide to purge? I hope I understand that right. That makes things much easier. Poppers is looking great!

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  11. Lynda (Granny K)May 24, 2017 at 5:23 AM

    Rock On, dear Coni!I love it when a plan comes together! xx

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  12. Arlene GMay 24, 2017 at 8:08 AM

    Coni, as I get older i try to tell myself that change is good because I am one of those people who love their routine. So glad you are feeling more positive about your move.

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  13. WandaMay 24, 2017 at 8:37 AM

    You are such an inspiration! What a wonderful attitude and what an exciting journey this is going to be. I am so happy to hear the excitement in your voice. We are in the process of packing for a move - I'm chanelling you!

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  14. KimMMay 24, 2017 at 9:06 AM

    What an uplifting post, Coni. When I think of trying to downsize, I suffer major panic attacks. You GO, Girl!!
    xoxox

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  15. Khristine DoironMay 24, 2017 at 11:51 AM

    You are amazing. I can't wait for you to share pictures of you new place, it will be just a wonderful as your house, I know it!

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  16. ChristinaMay 25, 2017 at 7:43 AM

    You definitely have the fight attitude and frame of mind. You've got this!

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