Life is good
So- I'm here! I'm really in Potsdam now, I'm really moving forward to achieve what I want in my life. I have an amazing house that we're making into our first home. I have the love of a beautiful, wonderful man; I have the loyalty of a great dog and amazing friends. I have beautiful sunrises and sunsets; fresh, clean air to breathe, and TIME to enjoy them!
I left work just over a week ago after working in New York City for over two years. I walked out the doors of the GE Building, after a few tearful goodbyes, thinking to myself- "I'm Done". DONE DONE DONE DONE DONE DONE! Done commuting the long hours (4+/ DAY!!!). As I walked to the train station I thought about how I was DONE with the smelly crowded subways. DONE with the overpacked sweaty trains. DONE with rushing to catch a train!! On my commute home I was thinking how I was done being an angry commuter and done with the annoying people along the way. I looked wistfully out the window at the Hudson River again and bid it farewell for now. That view led me home and was an ever constant reminder that things keep rolling along and there is so much beauty out there that I'll have the chance to see. On my Ferry crossing the ever constant Henry Hudson River I paid my $1 for the very last time. I then got in my car and drove home to Rob and Erik. DONE. And I can't believe it really happened. I can't believe the day had finally come.
The move went unbelievably well. Rob's oldest brother, Scott, came out from CT to help load the truck in Newburgh. My folks arrived early Saturday and we loaded everything up during a horrendous thunder and lightning storm. Newburgh just had to screw us over one more time... I had my mother in the car for our 6+ hour drive upstate. It was nice to talk to her and spend the time together. We began unloading the truck as soon as we arrived in Potsdam, just missing a few sun showers. Steven, Rob's Middle Brother, arrived to help dad and Rob move some of the big stuff inside while mom and I went to pick up Pizza and Beer. Two necessities. Mom and dad left early, early the next morning and we spent the day unpacking and getting this place put together.
That task seems insurmountable at the time, however now that most of the boxes are broken down and most of out stuff has a place, its really feeling like our home.
The house is small. A tiny two bedroom with a kitchen and living area. (P.S. Erik Just curled up on my lap because he wasnt getting enough attention :) ) Our couch may not even have the room to fully open into the bed for company however the house will always be open to friends and family that may find themselves up our way. Its been AMAZING to have and see friends- ok Mostly Matty Royal- but still. To be able to socialize with others and go out at night for drinks and live music, to just enjoy all that this amazing place has to offer us. We joined the co-op. We're going to the farmers marked for our bread and a few green veggies. We got our Wild Cards for P&C. We're assimilating and it feels good.
I find that some nights I lay awake just thanking God for how truly blessed I am right now. I'm truly the Lucky One. I have everything I cold possibly need and I'm working hard to prepare for my Masters Degree- an opportunity that many will never have- as I'm aware. My family is healthy and happy in their lives. That plus all the above makes me a very happy Tiffany :)
-TC
I left work just over a week ago after working in New York City for over two years. I walked out the doors of the GE Building, after a few tearful goodbyes, thinking to myself- "I'm Done". DONE DONE DONE DONE DONE DONE! Done commuting the long hours (4+/ DAY!!!). As I walked to the train station I thought about how I was DONE with the smelly crowded subways. DONE with the overpacked sweaty trains. DONE with rushing to catch a train!! On my commute home I was thinking how I was done being an angry commuter and done with the annoying people along the way. I looked wistfully out the window at the Hudson River again and bid it farewell for now. That view led me home and was an ever constant reminder that things keep rolling along and there is so much beauty out there that I'll have the chance to see. On my Ferry crossing the ever constant Henry Hudson River I paid my $1 for the very last time. I then got in my car and drove home to Rob and Erik. DONE. And I can't believe it really happened. I can't believe the day had finally come.
The move went unbelievably well. Rob's oldest brother, Scott, came out from CT to help load the truck in Newburgh. My folks arrived early Saturday and we loaded everything up during a horrendous thunder and lightning storm. Newburgh just had to screw us over one more time... I had my mother in the car for our 6+ hour drive upstate. It was nice to talk to her and spend the time together. We began unloading the truck as soon as we arrived in Potsdam, just missing a few sun showers. Steven, Rob's Middle Brother, arrived to help dad and Rob move some of the big stuff inside while mom and I went to pick up Pizza and Beer. Two necessities. Mom and dad left early, early the next morning and we spent the day unpacking and getting this place put together.
That task seems insurmountable at the time, however now that most of the boxes are broken down and most of out stuff has a place, its really feeling like our home.
The house is small. A tiny two bedroom with a kitchen and living area. (P.S. Erik Just curled up on my lap because he wasnt getting enough attention :) ) Our couch may not even have the room to fully open into the bed for company however the house will always be open to friends and family that may find themselves up our way. Its been AMAZING to have and see friends- ok Mostly Matty Royal- but still. To be able to socialize with others and go out at night for drinks and live music, to just enjoy all that this amazing place has to offer us. We joined the co-op. We're going to the farmers marked for our bread and a few green veggies. We got our Wild Cards for P&C. We're assimilating and it feels good.
I find that some nights I lay awake just thanking God for how truly blessed I am right now. I'm truly the Lucky One. I have everything I cold possibly need and I'm working hard to prepare for my Masters Degree- an opportunity that many will never have- as I'm aware. My family is healthy and happy in their lives. That plus all the above makes me a very happy Tiffany :)
-TC