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eb1209
23211 posts
12/20/2010 6:30 am
2011, A Year For A New Beginning....



It's been a tough 2010 for me. Lots of things and people came and went. Too much emotions..The MANY FACETS of ME have been tested to the max. It was very exhausting! It's time to say: " I had enough! " and it's time to move on to a new chapter in my life....

I am no longer at Facebook, first by choice, but eventually my account got hacked. Good riddance! When my , Mark, left the USA for UAE, a huge part of me went with him. But a huge part of his "responsibilities" he left with me. Situation at work hasn't been very favorable as well, because things had slowed down tremendously with the health care system in the valley. I've been living by myself, in a house I cannot call a home, a high maintenance abode. So what do I do?

Come 2011, Godwilling, I will start a new life. I will finally let my go. He is old enough to manage his own life, and the lesser I know about what he does and not do, the more peace of mind I will achieve. I intend to sell my house, and leave the past behind as well as the bittersweet memories that happened here for the past 8 years. I'll move to a small apartment where I won't have to worry about maintenance. Along with that decision,means to move to a bigger city and find another job.

Sounds like a BIG CHANGE, right? And you'll probably wonder how come romance is not in the picture?...Now, that's the BONUS!


Just call me ELZ


HONEYs_Sense

12/20/2010 8:53 am

elz.. you were meant to be in New York. maybe the man of your dreams is waiting right here. i'm thinking the same. when my older son goes to college next year to follow his older sister, it will just be me and my special son and mom so we don't really need a big house. since i don't want to rent out and take care of maintenance, i'm planning to get a condo where they do the maintenance instead -- less stress.

... only a REAL diamond has flaws.


kevin_cox1000 42M

12/20/2010 11:40 am

Boss....... while reading, me too guess it's a " BIG CHANGE"...
But for sure, what ever change you decide to make { Your New Year Resolution! ), it'll be wisely thought by yourself, and 'will make it happen', as you are a wonderful "Iron Woman".

Take care always and wish you a Very Happy 2011, from the heart


Kev


eb1209

12/20/2010 2:44 pm

    Quoting HONEYs_Sense:
    elz.. you were meant to be in New York. maybe the man of your dreams is waiting right here. i'm thinking the same. when my older son goes to college next year to follow his older sister, it will just be me and my special son and mom so we don't really need a big house. since i don't want to rent out and take care of maintenance, i'm planning to get a condo where they do the maintenance instead -- less stress.
Hon, I love New York with all my heart, but I cannot afford to be taxed too much now that I no longer have a dependent and if I sell my house, I won't have a tax shelter either...That will cut my paycheck into more than half.. Here in TX, I am only taxed by Federal govt, no state, no city, no borrough, and whatever!

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

12/20/2010 2:45 pm

Besides, with my TX license, I can work in any of the 23 (or is it 24 now? ) Compact States, plus I also have a license to work in FLorida...I'm thinking California as well, but, the better choices will be in either San Antonio or Houston...

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

12/20/2010 2:47 pm

    Quoting  :

Hey, ANtonio, would you care, help me in moving out my stuff?

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

12/20/2010 2:48 pm

    Quoting kevin_cox1000:
    Boss....... while reading, me too guess it's a " BIG CHANGE"...
    But for sure, what ever change you decide to make { Your New Year Resolution! ), it'll be wisely thought by yourself, and 'will make it happen', as you are a wonderful "Iron Woman".

    Take care always and wish you a Very Happy 2011, from the heart

Kevin, my friend, you are not a quitter either...that's a very good trait...Thank you so much for the well wishes...And regarding your BIG CHANGE, please, let me know

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

12/20/2010 2:51 pm

    Quoting  :

You are right, Jo! Less space, less to clean, maybe, I'll be able to find my stuff easier... coz right now, it takes forever for me to find lost items....

Just call me ELZ


TessRb 64F
7258 posts
12/20/2010 5:47 pm

Elz,

Great idea for 2011. I wish to venture out too. But, for now no choice. Either way am happy as a lark. Thanking God always for the blessings. Keep us up to date, ok.

Greatest feelings in the world when two souls profess a love for each other...


eb1209

12/20/2010 8:21 pm

    Quoting TessRb:
    Elz,

    Great idea for 2011. I wish to venture out too. But, for now no choice. Either way am happy as a lark. Thanking God always for the blessings. Keep us up to date, ok.
I sure will, Tess, I sure will..Thank you!

Just call me ELZ


jean_1000 47F

12/21/2010 12:45 am

this is really a big step... but you should rent your house...so someday when you retired you have enough money to pay the care home since you don't wanna go home... for sure you have a good retirement from your SS but we can't sure 100% for USA loves to go to war and they might use our money and cut our retirement... think before you sale your house...having a house is a big investment...

love is the greatest gift of all


eb1209

12/21/2010 3:16 am

    Quoting  :

Hello there, my lovely friend! Thank you as usual for gracing my blogs...Yeah, finally, I removed my FB profile, and I feel better now that I don't have to receive tons of notifications and all the nonsense that I don't really have anything to do with. Regarding my friends and relatives, there will be other options, believe me. True friends will always find a way...

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

12/21/2010 3:18 am

    Quoting  :

My sweet friend...THe answer to your questions here are mostly YES! But, I will take it one day at a time...

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

12/21/2010 3:22 am

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Yes, our children do not belong to us, my friend...They have their own lives to live, and how they run it, is really up to them.Guidance for them is also up to a certain extent. It is sad, but staying in touch, sometimes, is very hard to do...I need to recover MYSELF, somehow, and find myself because most of the time, I've been self-less..All that mattered to me at some point are my loved ones..Now, it's going to be all about me...

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

12/21/2010 3:29 am

    Quoting  :

My house was built in 1995, and it was formerly owned by another Filipino couple who relocated to California. Lots of reasons why I need to move out, and high maintenance is one of them..Besides, it's big for someone like me. It takes a lot of my time to clean. I spent too much for the roof, the fence, the plumbing, and lately for the brand new HVAC unit that was installed. It is NOT practical to stay here. Besides, like I said, bitter memories must be left behind here. New Year, New life, new place, new job and God knows, what else...Losing out on money is nothing new to me. The good thing is that I've lived here comfortably for the past 8 years.

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

12/21/2010 3:30 am

    Quoting  :

I thank you so much my lovely friend...I know, you only want the best for me...God bless you more for that...

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

12/21/2010 3:34 am

    Quoting jean_1000:
    this is really a big step... but you should rent your house...so someday when you retired you have enough money to pay the care home since you don't wanna go home... for sure you have a good retirement from your SS but we can't sure 100% for USA loves to go to war and they might use our money and cut our retirement... think before you sale your house...having a house is a big investment...
Jeanny, renting out a house is not a good option, because I still have to maintain it while I will be renting myself an apartment. It defeats the purpose, because we don't know if the tenants will take care of the house that is NOT theirs...And I do not want to think too much ahead of time...A lot of people who planned to go home to RP or planned grand on their retirement passed away even before that time. The good thing to do is to LIVE OUR LIVES one day at a time...Thank you for posting here...MERRY CHRISTMAS to you!

Just call me ELZ


Bebong2010 56F

12/21/2010 5:31 am

whatever you decide to do i am sure it is the right choice
you know what is best for you and you have a good head on your shoulder so i am confident in that area that everything will turn out alright

wishing you all the best in life all through next year and hope the new year will finally bring the said "bonus"

only dead fish go with the flow ~ JolieLaide


eb1209

12/21/2010 7:09 am

    Quoting Bebong2010:
    whatever you decide to do i am sure it is the right choice
    you know what is best for you and you have a good head on your shoulder so i am confident in that area that everything will turn out alright

    wishing you all the best in life all through next year and hope the new year will finally bring the said "bonus"
Bebz, I need to think and feel positive...It wouldn't hurt to try something new..rather then stay stagnant and expect only what is already called routine.. Thanks for wishing me well..Likewise, my friend...All the best to you too!

Just call me ELZ


jane82 110F

12/21/2010 8:50 am

I agree with Ate B's words.

Well I've confidence you know what you're doing and what would be the right steps for you with God's guidance.

It's inspiring to see you're going to begin a new life in the new year.

Happy Christmas with your adopted family Miss Elz.



within each one of us, and let it begin with me (and each one of us)..one breath at a time.


eb1209

12/21/2010 11:58 am

    Quoting jane82:
    I agree with Ate B's words.

    Well I've confidence you know what you're doing and what would be the right steps for you with God's guidance.

    It's inspiring to see you're going to begin a new life in the new year.

    Happy Christmas with your adopted family Miss Elz.
Thanks, Janey...I guess, the cliche` that "The only thing constant in this world is change" once again is about to happen to me....Take care and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

12/21/2010 12:06 pm

    Quoting  :

Ikaw talaga, Bestest Friend..Puro goodtime yang laman ng utak mo! ..What's his name, Clarence, (the Caribbean guy) might see me again..

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

12/21/2010 4:38 pm

    Quoting  :

Hmmmm!

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

12/22/2010 9:14 am

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Okay, pls. pick me up via Grayhound, this coming New Year's Eve!

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

12/22/2010 1:32 pm

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Hahahahah! ...Is Chayn open that evening?

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

12/27/2010 12:28 pm

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Ooohlahlah...Bonggacious nga!

Just call me ELZ