Life is strange. One moment everything is good, and you’re wondering how you were ever so fortunate for this to actually be your life. Then the next moment comes, and you feel totally lost and somewhat adrift, confused by how quickly things can change. Only a few short weeks ago, life was pretty awesome here in my new home, in my new state, living the dream of retirement. Now I’m floundering, dealing with the upheaval of taking over responsibility for my mom (who really seems to be in rapidly deteriorating mental shape, let alone recovering from a broken hip) and bringing her elderly shitzu into my already existing menagerie of a large dog, two cats, and two parakeets. The dog is confused, my mom is confused, and frankly, I’m feeling somewhat confused by all the changes too. The fact that we didn’t want the dog doesn’t help (my husband is NOT happy), but I recognize it’s all a temporary adjustment, and things will (hopefully!) start to settle down once my mom actually moves next week from the rehab facility down near to my sister up to where I live and into a new (and hopefully much better) memory care facility. At least the decision is made as to where she’s going, the room has been selected, and all the wheels for the move have been set into motion. As for the animals, well, things are progressing, albeit slowly. Being small and elderly, she is nowhere near as disruptive as we anticipated. She adores our “original” dog; the cats have finally ventured out of the bedroom where they’ve been hiding since “the arrival”; she’s learning the rhythms of the household and adjusting to new times for feeding, walking, etc. Unfortunately, my SL partner (who is outside it all and is therefore ideally situated to help keep me sane and level and calm) will be going away on vacation, and I’ll be struggling through this next round of changes all on my own, but I’m hoping that things will quickly settle down once everyone is in their proper places. As for the additional responsibilities, well, it’s what you do, and I’ve shouldered lots of responsibility my entire adult life, so at least I know what I’m in for. I can always go talk to the man in the moon when things get too tough! And on that note, I think a shopping break is definitely required!!! Happy shopping!
- Outfit: GGVG Fashion – Adele Top & Short. Includes an optional belt which partially hangs & adds just that special little touch. In 5 individual colors or as a fatpack with 22 colors for the top, shorts, belt, & frill separately. Adele is sized for Hourglass, Freya, Isis, Legacy, & Maitreya, & is EXCLUSIVELY available at the June Swank Event, open from June 7th – 30th. Demo available.
- Set: Dreamland Designs – Lost with the Man On the Moon. Just about everything you see, not just the fabulous moon, but also the rocks & partial stone ruin behind it, swaying trees & flowers, grass & stones, sparkling floor lights, & mystical fireflies. EXCLUSIVELY available at the June Swank Event, open from June 7th – 30th.
- Head: LeLUTKA – Nova Head
- Body: Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
- Skin: Velour – Meg
- Freckles: Izzie’s – Heart Mole; Marpesia – Beauty Mark V1
- Eyes: ARTE – Green Eyes
- Hair: Doux – Cece, available at Uber
- Makeup: Opulein – Harmony Collection Lipstick
- Pose: STUN Poses – Gaia