Reply #26: Oh, Dream

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I have had many over the space of a couple of weeks.

In addition to finding a place that I love (well, through a friend), it was almost completely furnished because of others generousity. I really wanted to make a fresh start, with new (to me; gently used is what I preferred and was going to look in antique/thrift shops). Some friends gave me a very nice computer desk and a beautiful old rocking chair; another gave me a very nice dining suite. The woman who moved out left a couch (in excellent condition), an entertainment unit, some lamps and curtains; and a friend was trying to freecycle a dresser for her neighbours; people kept on not showing up, so I took it. It's a beautiful hardwood dresser from the 1950's...

I went grocery shopping and found, of all things, a beautiful comforter for almost 1/2 price, in my favourite colours - burgundy and gold. My computer speakers failed, and found a great buy on them. (not in the grocery store!)

I was thinking about getting some plants when another friend asked if I needed any - she brought over quite a few that she wanted to get rid of.

The only thing I have to buy is a bookcase.

I also had plenty of help moving - much of my unpacking was done the very first day. The place was also infused with so much positive energy - can you imagine lots of laughter on a moving day? I never thought I would. But it happened.

What sounds like an odd 'gift' - I wasn't invited to a family Thanksgiving dinner. I realize how much I detest those holidays with them - they are very passive aggressive, and in some cases, downright vicious. I had told myself a couple of months ago that I wasn't going to spend any more holidays with them - that, in fact, I would spend as little time with them as possible; that if I had to spend holidays alone, so be it. So, in essence, I got what I wanted.

(I was invited to a friend's, had a lovely time - they feel more like family than my own)

I can't call any of these 'little' - I am indeed lucky to be the recipient of such generousity. :-)

I'm glad about your find, Dream. Doesn't it feel great when things just go your way? :hug: :loveya: