It’s official - I’m the brand-new owner of a big ass farmhouse! Minus the farm. Two stories on three acres. I’m surrounded by gorgeous woodlands! Morning walks in the fall, I can already feel the cool air on my face, the crunch of dried leaves underfoot. This is where it all starts!
However, a heaviness lingers. The previous owner - an elderly woman in her nineties - passed away here. She lost both her husband and only son in the Second World War. France or Poland I think. After that, her health went into steady decline until the unfortunate end.
But things begin anew!
The realtor met me here just after lunchtime with the keys, congratulated me and was rather quick to be on his way. Seemed a bit off but I suppose his day is full.
Got everything moved in, only what I had in the truck bed, just need to unpack and put it all away. Still house poor! I’ll be on task Monday to get some furniture.
Until then, it’s simple living - my old sleeping bag and collapsible camping chair. May even sleep outside, soak up my new environment. I’m so excited!
Sunday - June 20.
Good Sunday Morning! Slept a little better last night. A few blankets under the sleeping bag made all the difference! First order of business was coffee, which I’m still presently enjoying, then - I flushed the sertraline. I’ve had it with nausea, headaches and spontaneous dry heaves. Fuck all that! Gonna look into something natural, maybe find an apothecary or herbal shop. There has to be something local to fit the bill. I’ll add it to my list:
- bed
- sofa
- table/chairs
- fridge & stove
- typing paper
- natural pick me ups
Just the essentials for now. There’s plenty of time to fill this place with all the comforts of home. Speaking of essentials, I’m starving! I think a quick trip to my favorite guilty pleasure - the golden arches - is in order! Then maybe a little wander around town to see what’s what. It’s so quiet I can actually hear the birds and the wind in the trees. This will be the best chapter of my life!
Beth would have loved it here.
