Thursday, April 18, 2013

new directions


it always seems that just when you're floating along and getting comfortable, 
life will give you a new set of directions.





and you know when opportunity calls,  you've gotta take it!

my little dutch sweetie and i have been traveling back and forth from florida to 
the north carolina mountains for over a year, and the time has come 
to make it a permanent move.  






it's time to spread our wings....






and test the waters in new and exciting places.







i know we'll meet lots of great people and make new friends......






and find some new favorite places to hang out.






and in no time,  i'm sure we'll be floating along again 
and getting comfortable in our new lives in the mountains!


(we met these goofy pelicans on a recent trip to amelia island, florida....
aren't they cute?  :))


{i've been busy getting our house ready for sale and i have lots of
art supplies that i won't be moving, so i'd like to share them with you!
more details on monday!  hope you have a great weekend!}





20 comments:

Margaret said...

Love those pelicans, nearly put penguins as we're heavily into them as the theme for our daughter's wedding. Three weeks tomorrow eeeek! Been busy making chocolate penguins in an ice cube tray this morning. Just had to test the chocolate when it was melted mmmm!

We said that after moving to this house 11 years ago we wouldn't move again but hubby is getting itchy feet so you never know......

Margaret xx

Michelle Gregory said...

i understand the moving, and the getting rid of things. not so easy. you'll be in my thoughts.

Colleayn said...

How exciting. I know how big of a decision something like this is. I'm sure this will open up even more creative doors.

Marie aka Grams said...

Hi Lori, you brave soul. That is a major adventure you're embarking on. And a huge weather change, too. Best of luck in your endeavors. I'll follow you anywhere (in cyberspace, I mean). (I'm only a computer stalker).

Melanie said...

Thats a big decision. I think you will get new friends soon. It was fun to read you have a dutch husband, can you speak and read some dutch ? The pelikan are so nice, like the pictures, they ilstrated youre story very good. I want to wish you succes with the moving and I will read about it on your blog I hope.
Liefs, Melanie

ellie said...

you are a rock star! what a great perspective.

i am so thrilled that you guys are going to be centrally located and now all the traveling can be for fun. so, nc mountains, is it? lucky us!

i am about 60% through what i am thinking of as 'my moving purge'. i am not moving but recently, when someone said they couldn't believe how much 'stuff' they had from living in the same place for 10 years, i thought...hm, i have been here for 20 years. the roots are deep and the crap is packed tight. so i am cleaning to be 'move ready'. it feels so good.

congrats on the excitement of new!

big hugs!

Karen said...

congratulations Lori, what a thrilling new adventure to embark upon! :)

Janie Husband said...

omg, lori.....how exciting....we have some thing in common other than our love for art, we moved from floria to nc also.(.murphy, nc)......you will love it.. spring is upon us here, and the smells are wonderful..... :)

Sherie said...

welcome to NC. We moved from Tampa to Winston-Salem area about 30 years ago and have never regretted it. You will love it here.

Beedeebabee said...

What a great post...and a great attitude too! I'm sure you'll be happy wherever you land Sweetie, and easily make lots of new friends with that always sunny personality of yours! It shines through in all say and do! :) xoxo

Createology said...

You and your hubby will have an exciting journey ahead of you. With your smile and creative talents you will be immersed in the local life very quickly. Stock up on really good chocolate as you will need the extra energy...sorting and packing. I will be thinking really good thoughts for you dear...

Claire M said...

Wow - what changes lie ahead. I wish you an exciting future as you relocate. Hopefully we'll keep in touch with your blog here. Best wishes!!

wv said...

pelicans flock together and fly together

xXx

Pat said...

How exciting for you Lori! And you'll be just a little bit closer to Ohio. :)

Cristina said...

These pictures are gorgeous!
Good luck with the move!

angela said...

Those pelican pics are great! What a wonderful way to express your thoughts. Congrats on the move! I'm excited for you :)

Margie said...

Oh my! I just discovered you through a YouTube video from 2009. I'm dying to get some free time to read your blog. Good luck

Susan said...

Woh exciting! I hope everything wil go according to the plans you have made. We are going to move from the Netherlands to the UK, Scotland to be exact. That will be an adventure too

Love Susan

Mary said...

I think if I could pick anywhere to live it would be North Carolina! What part are you moving to?

Jane Farr said...

Whaaaaat??!!! I am surprised to hear you're moving. Wishing you peace for the transition, Lori! xoxo

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