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Gate house for sale?

After all the damage that had to be fixed some weeks ago in the Texas cottage, I’ve been thinking about selling. I’d like to get a place somewhere much warmer and perhaps on a beach. I’ve always loved the ocean, sunshine (of course) and the ocean, though I won’t go into the ocean above my knees since I once was circled by three sand shark some years ago, on the Gulf of Florida. THAT sort of, to say the least, turned me off on going in to swim. Sooo, I’ve been looking into Dallas real estate, and the going prices of homes, cottages and vacation homes.

I’m going to hate to sell in a way, as it’s such a beautiful place with horses to care for and ride and all the roaming trails and other perks of escaping to there if I want, but looking into Dallas homes for sale, I realized that this place I could make a profit on and have enough money for a decent other get away, easily. I know I’ll miss it, but I also think it’s time for a change.

When I started looking at the Dallas homes for sale, I also did some calling to the real estate people. Talk about some really friendly helpful people. I was totally surprised…pleasantly so. The folks I spoke with are great! They don’t see a problem at all with the sale of my place. Since I basically have a “Texas” motif and furnishings, wall hangings and even dishes, I asked if all of that could be included in the sale, (all except the personal items I want to keep) and the answer was yes, and it would bring the price up even more, since it would be furnished. So, I’m going to wait and let these nice friendly professionals do the leg work and their job for me. It’s well worth it!

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Jr. Prom!

My niece has asked me to help her get ready for her Jr. Prom. I checked with my sister and my sister is thankful. It’s tomorrow. Because my sister has lots on her plate right now, she can’t afford to really go all out like she wants to, and I’m totally happy to help. I love her and this kid is the bomb, (using a young person’s slang) as she is such a beautiful and happy young adult. Tomorrow we go to get her hair done, and even though it’s last minute, we’ll get shoes, nylons, and pretties that will all sync together. I think I’m looking forward to this more than my niece, LOL! Times have changes so much. She’s going with a bunch of her girlfriends, instead of a date with a guy. I personally think this is really cool. My sister of course will be here at my house for the photos. I’m excited!

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Weekend plans.

I know I have to work a bit over the weekend and I also want to go check out some plants and seeds for my gardens. My blogging friends are all a buzz about plans for theirs and we are comparing ideas, sharing thoughts and as well as my friends, all interested in the straw bale gardening idea my dear friend told me about that I’m going to try. It all should be quite interesting. Like most my friends, who are fortunate enough to still have our Moms alive, we will go to visit them. Lately I’ve been entertaining the thought of what it would be like to be a mom. It comes and goes though. I want to be absolutely sure and ready if ever I decide to settle down and have a child. Still, it’s not like I don’t want kids. I do. But in this world of such disasters, and chaos, and also such hard times, should I bring a little one into the world? I don’t know. So…my weekend is going to be full. I also have to get around to cleaning this house, both inside and out. I’m such a procrastinator sometimes. Happy weekend, to All!

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At the movies.

I’m not a movie critic, but recently I saw a movie that was made in 1995 called, “Two for the Money.” I had read the regular review then watched the movie trailer, and because of the actors who starred in the movie, I decided to watch it on my movie night.

Al Pacino, Renee Russo and Matthew McConaughey are the actors in the film. I  like Al Pachino movies, even though they most are pretty much the same. You know…a guy who sort of apprentices or does the bad deeds for higher up guys or thugs, drug lords, and guys who are so called, beating the system and are a unsavory, then gets into the greed of money and living the high life, and that is his downfall. Renee Russo is one of my favorite actresses, and I’ll watch anything she stars in.

This movie is basically about sports betting. A sports hero knows the inside story of the game and then has an injury and can’t play, then turns a pro betting person until greed and “the good life” takes over, but then ends up in the gutter. To be honest, I thought the movie as a B grade, even though the acting was good. The story line just didn’t make a person want to keep watching, but I watched because I wanted to see if it would pick up. Perhaps the book is better? It’s actually based on a true story of collage football player who had an injury and yet had an incredible handicap. He became a consultant of the largest firm in the United States.

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Finally Sunshine!

It looks like it’s going to be a nice day today, finally. The sun is shining and birds are chirping. I might be able to get out and do some yard work I’ve been itching to do, get some fresh air, and some sun. I hope it lasts.

Last years Zinnias.

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Serious Contemplation.

I’ve seriously been thinking about getting some property in Florida. I lived there some years ago, and never miss the chance to go back, when I have the chance and I can get the time to go. I have quite a few friends who live there and I’ve been asking around about some places there, and have found quite a few that I’d like to look at. My niece wants to go down with me for a vacation for her 18th birthday, and I’m thinking it would be nice to take her and show her around where I used to live, and in the process, check out some places. A lot of people don’t like going to Florida in the summer because it is so hot and the storms are a bit iffy. But heck, the weather is iffy all over the world now. I’ll let you all know if we decide to take our little vacation. Right now, I’m checking out real estate online.

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Therapy

I went to my therapist today. She said I was stressed out. Umm… DUH?? Lately I’ve had a lot on my mind. It didn’t really take a therapist to tell me this, but I thought I would get some words of wisdom or at least something that was constructive, instead of the words, “Alexa, you are stressed out.” And here I am, paying all this money to hear something I already know. What the heck am I doing spending an hour of my time, trying to work things out and yet, not a think is happening. I’ll go hug a tree or something, and no doubt feel better. AND, not even have to pay for it. That is, if I was a total tree hugging type of person. If its nice out tomorrow, I’m going to give it a try.

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A very nice date

I went on my date with Michael and I was quite unprepared for him to know exactly where I wanted to go, as he lives out of State and I didn’t know he was familiar with the city I live near. Heck, I’m not even really that familiar with it, to be honest. When we got to the restaurant I had wanted to go to because of the food they served,  I discovered we needed reservations, or would have to wait. He gave the lady his name and we got a table right away.

I was curious as to how he knew directions, hours, the fact we needed reservations, and darn near everything about this city, if he hadn’t been familiar with it. At first he joked a bit and said things like, “psychic”, “magic” and what not. But then he admitted that he had got on the computer and looked it up in what he liked to call a city’s local yellow pages. I had never even knew a service like this existed.

Our date went really well. The food at the restaurant was delicious and our conversation was just the same as it had been when we last had gotten together. We’ll see what happens. When I got home,  I did however, get on my computer and look at the link he had given me, so find out what it was all about what he had been talking of, and was impressed with it. If I need any information for local businesses or darn near anything one could find in the yellow pages, I can just go online. I hate looking up things in the phone books. My eyes aren’t as they used to be, and it is a pain in the butt. All I have to do is type in what I want and it comes up. This I love a lot! We’ll  have to wait and see about Michael.  To be continued… 😉

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Debating

I’m debating on having my hair cut or not. What a time to think about that when I’m going out on the first real date I’ve had in ages! I’ll think about it later. It’s a braid day anyway.

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Going out

I haven’t had a real date in I’m not sure how long. I’ve always said that I’ve not been ready to settle down and that was that. It actually means, that I just haven’t found, “The right man.”  Over this weekend, I got a phone call from an old friend I hadn’t seen in a very long time. It was so good to hear from him. We picked up sort of right where we left off, the last time we spoke. It was like we had been talking on the phone or keeping in touch all these years. Very cool. He’s asked me to an early dinner, and I’m going to go. I’m not nervous at all. He has custody of one of his children, the other is grown. And with all my nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, I’m pretty much into or at least like kids. Until they get mouthy, and it’s let known I don’t tolerate it.  So, Michael doesn’t have a problem at all with me getting to know his kids, who I did know a little bit when they were younger. He also has a couple grand kids, once of which stays with him a majority of the time, and who he supports. (Long story). So this should all be good.

We’re going out for supper tonight at a place I’ve wanted to go to forever. I love it when I get to pick the restaurants, but he remembers I only will eat mainly seafood, rice and veggies. Okay…unless I pig out on junk food now and then, but of course never ever ever, fast food. Besides, Michael isn’t the kind to take even his kids or grand kids to fast food places. 😉 This place is a jeans and sweater type place, but with some class, so I’m all for it. We’ll see how this goes.