My New Neighbors

by Leslie Jacobs

I have been so blessed living in my house with my neighbors.  If you have read this blog for more than a year, you know that my other great neighbors moved---and now I have new ones.  They are equality as wonderful--and have two sons and two daughters.  The two sons live next door with their parents. They also have two daughters, one is married and one is at college--whom I'll meet at the Holidays.

Last week I was asked to watch the boys (ages 13, and 15) while the parents went away--so I did what I do best--having fun while spending other people's money.  For dinner last night it was Pizza Pal's supreme which was a great hit--then we went to the movies (and the 15 year old actually joined us!) We saw The Peanuts movie.  I enjoyed the moral of the story and reliving my childhood through the movie--as they hit all the high points of Peanuts--Oh and Please stay during the credits--you will be happy you did.

 

Life is getting better

by Leslie Jacobs

I didn't get a lot of sleep last night because of some tension with my (NOW) ex- business partner Sarah. We started a company for  that I came up with the name, the product to sell and got our only sales to date.  And, to take pressure off her I had started painting mason jars. But that was not enough for her---

Yesterday, she called me to tell me I was lazy and that she was doing all the work on the products.  Yes, I said--YOU ARE THE ARTIST.  So, she wanted more than 50 percent, so yes I gave her more--I would take 40 percent. 

We had decided to do our first craft fair this Sunday.  But after finding out she doesn't need a sales and use business account she (and her husband) decided that I was too lazy and I had to be cut out of the business. Thank Heavens she is a Christian, cause this could have gotten ugly.

But, I'm Grateful that I was cut out of the business.  I didn't like the way she was spending money and then would call up and say I owe half of this or that. Its a good thing that she decided to pull the plug.  I don't have to wake up at 5;30 am this Sunday, and I don't have to deal with Sarah as a "boss." anymore.

I am truly grateful for this moment of clarity.  I am also glad that one of my friends told me that I'm "not lazy, you just weren't into it."  

I will miss painting the mason jars and lunches that Sarah made were terrific--but I'm glad that this part of my life is over. 

I look forward to my new adventures in life with a different attitude.  Because during the texts, I realized how GRATEFUL I was. She is buying me out!!!

 

 

Im grateful for...

by Leslie Jacobs

A few months ago I read The Magic by the same woman who wrote The Secret. Wow, everyone needs to go out and buy this book--it is changing my life for the best---Oh wow oh wow is all I can say.

Every morning (most mornings) when I wake up I either write 10 things I'm grateful for, or say them in my head. Mostly it's my health, my family, my friends, air conditioning (or heat) or electricity and then it's just people who are helping me move into a new exciting decorating business.  It's on etsy and it's called Lost and Loved Décor and I've partnered with my cousin Sarah who is a fabulous artist, as well as chef.  She will bribe me with delicious lunches and I'm over her house in an instant to paint or shop at Goodwill. 

Now, please go to etsy and look for our shop.  You will be glad you did. I promise you.  Have a wonderful week--and remember to be grateful--you get more!

Its been a month and where did the time go?

by Leslie Jacobs

My last post was over a month ago and what a HOT, Sweaty month it has been.  First, after my neighbors left I had to mow my lawn again.  But I was very lucky, my neighbor left me the lawnmower and one day when it was under 90, I mowed my front and back lawn.  It took less than 20 minutes and I was one big sweaty mess.  I do not like to sweat-ever.  So for the past 10 years I've had hot flashes due to (early) menopause; breast cancer drugs (now) and my thyroid.  It's all about the sweat.  

Dealing with all of this has made me adapt at having to calm my sweat. Open the fridge and grab the fake ice and place on back of neck.  Instant cool.  This is the only thing that has worked in a while.

Heard about the neck wrap that you wet with water or sweat and it keeps your body temp down...but it dries out quickly and you have to snap it to get it to work.  Sometimes my snap is off. It works, but my fake ice is better.

Today maybe the last day for 90's in CT.  Lets home. My air conditioner needs a break and I miss wearing PJs and having a fire in the fire place.  Bring on the snow!!!

 

 

 

 

The boys are gone...

by Leslie Jacobs

The three boys that captured my heart left on Saturday to spend the next 20 years in Arkansas. We didn't say goodbye. Its not goodbye.  Its a lot different now that 3 boys, two dogs, a teenager girl and two parents are not living next door to me. Its very, very, VERY quiet.

I realized it was going to be quiet, but wow I lived with dogs barking and children's voices screaming.  I also miss the helping part of what they did for me.  Here is a partial list:

Weeded my lawn, shoveled my snow, let me babysit 3 boys and paid me for the job. Washed and Folded my laundry.  (I let them borrow my washing machine in April instead of them having to buy one for four months.)

The greatest neighbors in the history of neighbors.  Although if they prayed (they are Born Again Christians--and yes she tried but gave up when she knew I wouldn't trade my regular Christian beliefs for theirs) for me to win Lotto--that would have been great.  They didn't even when I asked.  The boys did though...and when I needed money Eddie and Tate both gave me a quarter and Tate gave me two more pennies.  "This is for you."  I almost cried tears of joy.

So what is next for this great family?  Living in Arkansas, and once a year they will come up to visit her parents (and me!) and once a year--I will fly down to see them. Maybe they'll fly me down to organize their house.

Now it's off to Lowe's to get a new cold water hose.