Topic is Sleeping.
Catwoman (original poster member #1330) posted at 2:08 PM on Monday, June 6th, 2022
This has been brewing for quite some time now, but I can now safely let the cat out of the bag.
I'm leaving New England and going to start a new life in central Ohio. I'm originally from the Midwest and attended school in Ohio, so I will have a network of old friends and alumni. Garage Door Man retired and will be about 30 minutes away from me. I'll be closer to the family cottage and to my family in general (although right now I'm questioning the wisdom of that for other reasons--I'll post about that later). But most importantly, I can be remote and keep my really great job. I'm so excited. My expenses will be pared significantly, which will allow me to do some things I really want to do.
My current house has sold and I have purchased another one (sight unseen--this is a strange market). Movers have been hired and I am ready to go.
Cat
FBS: Married 20 years, 2 daughters 27 and 24. Divorced by the grace of GOD.
D-Days: 2/23/93; 10/11/97; 3/5/03
Ex & OW Broke up 12-10
"An erection does not count as personal growth."
zebra25 ( member #29431) posted at 2:29 PM on Monday, June 6th, 2022
Congratulations!! Sounds like everything is falling into place. Good luck with the move.
"Don't let anyone who hasn't been in your shoes tell you how to tie your laces."
D-day April 2010
Chili ( member #35503) posted at 2:59 PM on Monday, June 6th, 2022
Oh wow, Cat. This is just brilliant.
Good on you for taking another leap of faith that focuses on how you want to live this life of yours.
Certainly there will always be trades, but I'm certain you've thought through everything with your steady and measured approach.
Truly excited for you.
Lots of new beginnings going around these days...(doing some big ones myself). Feels great, doesn't it?
Yay Cat!
2012 pretty much sucked.
Things no longer suck.
Took off flying solo with the co-pilot chili dog.
"Life teaches you how to live it if you live long enough" - Tony Bennett
Jeaniegirl ( member #6370) posted at 7:02 PM on Monday, June 6th, 2022
Congrats! Sounds like you all all bases covered. I love the beauty of the east coast but it's too cold for my blood. Love visiting there! Ohio is my stop-over state when I road trip to Ontario. Neat, friendly little state.
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"Because I deserve better"
BearlyBreathing ( member #55075) posted at 9:02 PM on Monday, June 6th, 2022
Congratulations on the big move! How exciting!
Me: BS 57 (49 on d-day)Him: *who cares ;-) *. D-Day 8/15/2016 LTA. Kinda liking my new life :-)
**horrible typist, lots of edits to correct. :-/ **
wildbananas ( member #10552) posted at 6:02 AM on Tuesday, June 7th, 2022
Congratulations! It all sounds like a great adventure!
Travel light, live light, spread the light, be the light. ~ Yogi Bhajan
grubs ( member #77165) posted at 3:53 AM on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022
Just a warning, election season will likely be a new experience for you. Being a battleground state the ad spend in OH is just amazing.
Catwoman (original poster member #1330) posted at 12:18 PM on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022
Seeing that I watch very little television, preferring to read, I think I'll be just fine.
Cat
FBS: Married 20 years, 2 daughters 27 and 24. Divorced by the grace of GOD.
D-Days: 2/23/93; 10/11/97; 3/5/03
Ex & OW Broke up 12-10
"An erection does not count as personal growth."
BrokenheartedUK ( member #43520) posted at 4:55 PM on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022
Congratulations!! Sounds amazing!! My youngest child is in college in Ohio and I love it there!! So pretty!! If you’re moving from MA the weather won’t bother you!!
Me: BS
He cheated and then lied. Apparently cheaters lie. Huh. 13 months of false R. Divorced! 8/16 3 teenage kids
"The barn's burnt down
Now
I can see the moon"
-Mizuta Masahide
Catwoman (original poster member #1330) posted at 5:27 PM on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022
I went to college in Ohio as well. Lots of good schools there, both small and large.
Cat
FBS: Married 20 years, 2 daughters 27 and 24. Divorced by the grace of GOD.
D-Days: 2/23/93; 10/11/97; 3/5/03
Ex & OW Broke up 12-10
"An erection does not count as personal growth."
Shehawk ( member #68741) posted at 10:35 PM on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022
How exciting!
Happy trails and much peace and healing!
Garage door man? That sounds like an interesting NB story.
"It's a slow fade...when you give yourself away" so don't do it!
Dorothy123 ( member #53116) posted at 4:54 PM on Thursday, June 9th, 2022
"I’ll get you my pretty, and your little dog too!" Wicked Witch of the West.
nutmegkitty ( member #33882) posted at 2:22 AM on Saturday, June 11th, 2022
Wow! How exciting for you!
Me - happy!
2 DDs
Very happily divorced from an NPD since 2013.
Catwoman (original poster member #1330) posted at 4:40 PM on Tuesday, June 14th, 2022
Garage door man? That sounds like an interesting NB story.
Twelve years ago, I was doing the online dating thing and happened to strike up a conversation with a highly conversant and interesting man. We had a first date (a walk along the riverfront with tea/coffee or ice cream after) planned for the following week when I woke up one morning and found out my garage door was broken. I had an email from him waiting, and so I happened to mention it. He said he would come out and fix it. He fixed my door, I fixed dinner and we've been a couple ever since. We do a lot of things together--dog sports, auctions, antiquing, museums and music. I'm anxious to be closer to him--this has been a busy year and neither of us have had the time we thought to visit.
Cat
FBS: Married 20 years, 2 daughters 27 and 24. Divorced by the grace of GOD.
D-Days: 2/23/93; 10/11/97; 3/5/03
Ex & OW Broke up 12-10
"An erection does not count as personal growth."
Catwoman (original poster member #1330) posted at 12:31 PM on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022
A mini-update to this:
Many of you know that my original new beginning involved auditioning and becoming involved with a New England professional chorus. I sang with them for close to 20 years, and it was the biggest regret of making the decision to relocate.
Last night, I auditioned for a local professional chorus and was accepted. They're not only doing one of my bucket list works this year (Mozart's Coronation Mass), but they have a scheduled tour for 2023 to Austria to sing at the Salzburg Music Festival. As GDM remarked: "Not bad--not even here a month and you nailed your first audition before you even got unpacked." I think he's teasing me about my priorities. LOL.
FBS: Married 20 years, 2 daughters 27 and 24. Divorced by the grace of GOD.
D-Days: 2/23/93; 10/11/97; 3/5/03
Ex & OW Broke up 12-10
"An erection does not count as personal growth."
nothisfriend ( member #53171) posted at 2:07 PM on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022
Me: BS 50 (at the time) Him: WH 53 (at the time) D-Day: 10/25/15 Married: 28 years. One son, age 18 (at the time)
D final 2016 REMARRIED to a marvelous guy on 4/22/23
little turtle ( member #15584) posted at 3:47 PM on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022
Congrats, Cat!!! Way to go! 
Failure is success if we learn from it.
BearlyBreathing ( member #55075) posted at 4:13 PM on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022
Congrats! Maybe you are more of a songbird than a cat woman ;-).
Me: BS 57 (49 on d-day)Him: *who cares ;-) *. D-Day 8/15/2016 LTA. Kinda liking my new life :-)
**horrible typist, lots of edits to correct. :-/ **
homewrecked2011 ( member #34678) posted at 4:47 AM on Saturday, August 13th, 2022
Sometimes He calms the storm. Sometimes He lets the storm rage, but calms His child. Dday 12/19/11I went to an attorney and had him served. Shocked the hell out of him, with D papers, I'm proud to say!D final10/30/2012Me-55
Shehawk ( member #68741) posted at 11:41 PM on Saturday, August 13th, 2022
"It's a slow fade...when you give yourself away" so don't do it!
Topic is Sleeping.
