The high road: rocky with a great view

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Thank you, Bttrfly, for the visit. Alanon hadn't occured to me. I might try to find some time to give that a try. I might be able to get D24 to go, as well.

I can't believe how fast things happen in life...I only posted that a week ago. So, I guess an update is in order.

House buying is moving along well. The inspection came out pretty good...nothing horrible about the house. Will need a new roof and paint soon, but I kind of figured as much. I'm putting a large down payment to keep the monthlies down since I don't know what my finances will be after my spousal support ends. Also, due to desirability of location making this house an easy sell if things fall out in the future, I'm paying a bit more than I want. I feel it is the safer thing to do, though, with an unknown future.

Fun twist: D24 and boyfriend asked if they could move in and pay me rent to decrease her stress levels while she goes back to school this semester (Whoops! Mine may go up!). I agreed to let them use the basement rooms and bath for half of my mortgage and utilities. Yesterday she let me know that she gave her two weeks at her stressful job, as well. She is determined to concentrate on school and therapy and boyfriend is being very supportive. Even if that R goes south (you never know), I'm all for her giving this a try. She has agreed to follow my house rules. We'll see how this goes. 0 expectations.

Fun note- a woman who bought prints from me wanted to meet at a gallery/ wine bar in the resort town nearby for delivery of said prints. She had been talking me up to the owner and wanted us to meet. That went well and now I have originals for sale there and will be bringing my prints and other (acceptable) paintings soon. She was very discerning and chose six. She also told me that I should get to painting and that if I had enough that were to her taste (now that I know what she will accept), she will give me a show in June. She is located right across from the large lakefront resort...boy would I have exposure! So, exciting times for me! I've already completed one painting in two days...now I just need to keep going.

I have more to update; there is a bit about H. But I will have to think a bit on it and continue after work. As a hint, I will be repeating "kindness, kindness, kindness" throughout the day as a reminder to myself of how to approach him and others who frustrate me. I need to remember that other's pain often drives their actions. I notice the sun keeps peaking out just when I think we've had too much rain to bear.