Wish I could go to Italy... How gorgeous
I have sold today before the house has gone on the market - no painting, no new carpets, no new lilydale topping, no new chrome taps and no advertising fees. I sold the house 'as is' to renovators via the agent and am as pleased as Punch, as happy as Larry etc etc.
...but I feel my life is just beginning again. Now I can truly dream of travel and learning, expanding my mind when it seemed to be shutting down...
Sorry, the straining emoticon was meant to be a thumbs up!ou know something WalterBlaknWhite? You have only been around for 5 minutes or more, but I find you in so many nooks and crannies that I enjoy inhabiting, and am taking an instant liking to you. Welcome my friend! You are a great addition to this forum. You give off good vibes.
Great to hear TGG. Happy for you.I have sold today before the house has gone on the market - no painting, no new carpets, no new lilydale topping, no new chrome taps and no advertising fees. I sold the house 'as is' to renovators via the agent and am as pleased as Punch, as happy as Larry etc etc.
Now I have to find a 1 br place in St Kilda or thereabouts, but I feel my life is just beginning again. Now I can truly dream of travel and learning, expanding my mind when it seemed to be shutting down. I am just so happy after being so frightened of the process of selling.
Meanwhile my paid translator has taken an interest in my Thai friend (more like a son) in jail, and visited him last week. Life looked so dark and now is bathed in light. The Collingwood team is looking good for next year. What more could I want that I don't now have?
To all those BF folk who have supported and encouraged me at various times, and those who have overlooked or forgiven my over-sensitivity of a few years ago, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Many of you have helped me get through a really difficult period of my life. Thank you for your patience and understanding. I love this forum! In particular, Magpie Girl, you are the sweetest cyber person I know. I hope the Italians are treating you as you truly deserve to be treated.
Your smile and happiness is coming through your words, so really happy for you.I have sold today before the house has gone on the market - no painting, no new carpets, no new lilydale topping, no new chrome taps and no advertising fees. I sold the house 'as is' to renovators via the agent and am as pleased as Punch, as happy as Larry etc etc.
Now I have to find a 1 br place in St Kilda or thereabouts, but I feel my life is just beginning again. Now I can truly dream of travel and learning, expanding my mind when it seemed to be shutting down. I am just so happy after being so frightened of the process of selling.
Meanwhile my paid translator has taken an interest in my Thai friend (more like a son) in jail, and visited him last week. Life looked so dark and now is bathed in light. The Collingwood team is looking good for next year. What more could I want that I don't now have?
To all those BF folk who have supported and encouraged me at various times, and those who have overlooked or forgiven my over-sensitivity of a few years ago, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Many of you have helped me get through a really difficult period of my life. Thank you for your patience and understanding. I love this forum! In particular, Magpie Girl, you are the sweetest cyber person I know. I hope the Italians are treating you as you truly deserve to be treated.
I have sold today before the house has gone on the market - no painting, no new carpets, no new lilydale topping, no new chrome taps and no advertising fees. I sold the house 'as is' to renovators via the agent and am as pleased as Punch, as happy as Larry etc etc.
Now I have to find a 1 br place in St Kilda or thereabouts, but I feel my life is just beginning again. Now I can truly dream of travel and learning, expanding my mind when it seemed to be shutting down. I am just so happy after being so frightened of the process of selling.
Meanwhile my paid translator has taken an interest in my Thai friend (more like a son) in jail, and visited him last week. Life looked so dark and now is bathed in light. The Collingwood team is looking good for next year. What more could I want that I don't now have?
To all those BF folk who have supported and encouraged me at various times, and those who have overlooked or forgiven my over-sensitivity of a few years ago, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Many of you have helped me get through a really difficult period of my life. Thank you for your patience and understanding. I love this forum! In particular, Magpie Girl, you are the sweetest cyber person I know. I hope the Italians are treating you as you truly deserve to be treated.
There is such a feast of wonderful exhibitions in Rome atm.
I've seen an impressionist exhibition from the Musee D'Orsay featuring many Renoirs and Cezanne.
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Another excellent impressionist exhibition from the Phillips Gallery in Washington. (A private collection). Picasso, Matisse, Bonnard.
There was also an interesting exhibition of Russian art
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And yesterday I saw another of Tissot
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Followed by a classical concert at the beautiful Opera House
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There's also a Raphael exhibition on but I don't think I have time for that.
Feeling very blessed
haha. It's a portrait of Cezanne by Renoir
