I'm Back!

I don't know where to begin. I have been away for almost 2 years and a lot has happened during that time, that lead me to a place where I just wanted to be alone. My eldest son and I had a major fight where he had to move in with his father to protect us both. My partner and I had some major issues that I believe we have finally sorted out, I shopped at second hand stores, and I let a homeless mother and her 10 year old daughter move in. Where do I begin?

My beloved eldest (21) son finally graduated from high school about the time I stopped writing. Once he completed school, he figured there was nothing else for him to do except sit at the computer all day. I encouraged him to apply for jobs since I knew he was not college material at this point (maybe later in life). He also had chores around the house I expected him to do. Well he came up with his own plan about the chores and everything else. The plans made no since. He said he would empty the kitty litter box every three days (WTF). I asked him did he flush the toilet every three days. Needless to say, we got in a huge fight. He also said he did not have to look for a job, because he had nothing else to do with the rest of his life. To make a long story short, he is now living with his father, and they have started a commercial landscaping business together. God is good!

My partner decided to move to Philadelphia, and that left us in turmoil, because I did not trust him.
My worst fears were founded, and we had a big fight. I threw away all of his belongings because I was hurt to the point of no return, and I did not want to be reminded of him. Somehow we came through that rough point, and now after five and half years, he said he is ready to commit to me in the manner I deserved to be. He even gave me the password to his phone, the contention of many arguments. I believe the demons have been conquered. We shall see.

The last two years, I shopped at second hand stores, and enjoyed it immensely! My favorite stores, were SoJe Emporium, Goodwill, Park Avenue Thrift, Back By Popular Demand and many more.  I found some of the most beautiful items, and many classics as well. Some people think it's gross to shop at second hand stores, but they don't realize, the clothes they try on, are second hand as well. Someone probably tried them on prior to them. Many of the clothes I purchase still have the tags on them, so my items are just as new as the department store, without the department store price. You should try second hand shopping sometimes, you will be surprised at what you will find.

I am not going to elaborate about the tenant I had. I will say she and her daughter have moved on to bigger and better things. I wish them well. I want to move forward with my blog, and I will try to post on a daily basis. There is so much going on, and I wish to share it with you.

I had a wonderful summer. I visited Philadelphia twice and my good friend lives in this beautiful 1925 house. I took many pictures of the antiques that were built into this house. However, my outfit is vintage as well. The dress was purchased from Park Avenue Thrift Outlet for .25. The shoes came from DSW. I had a blast posing for this picture.