Actually, I already did that...sight unseen. Well, that's not exactly true since I had seen pictures...many, many pictures. And there were the hours on Google street view I spent roaming the neighborhood as well as numerous visits to the area over the past several years. I trusted my agent...and here I am. Not here as in this picture on the left...that was from last night on the way to the airport.
Yes, I started my journey last night. Took a red eye to Detroit, then a morning flight from Detroit to Richmond. Let me tell you, if you ever have a layover in Detroit, make sure you have plenty of time between flights. This was the second time I walked what felt to be about three quarters of a mile from one gate to the next. Today, it wasn't a big deal because I had over two hours between flights. Last time, I had maybe ten minutes! Fortunately they held the plane for me (small plane...I guess it's possible in that case), as I boarded heart pounding and about ready to pass out. But I digress.
I'm in Richmond now...waiting at my friend Rhonda's for my agent to come get me. We're going to do a walk through at my new home. We'll make sure everything is as we expect. Then tomorrow we close and I hand the sellers a big fat Cashier's check and they hand me the keys. It's rather mind boggling. While I've ruminated on the possibilities of where life might land me, with this being one of the top ones, it's still strange to feel it all coming together. This isn't something I asked for, not outright anyway...it isn't something I wanted, or at least would have ever thought I wanted. But what it is, is an opportunity and an amazing way for me to dig deep into myself and find the treasures that will allow me to thrive in a new life.
Find included here some pictures of my transit across the nation. I can't write anymore...too tired from no sleep and quite frankly, I really didn't feel like writing in the first place (but I wanted to get these thoughts down and start some public documentation). Stay tuned for more in the saga of establishing Baba Yaga's House of Eclectic and Arcane Arts (yes, this is to what/whom my new home will be dedicated!!).
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