Thinking … about the next right thing

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When I bought my house … on the road home … almost 15 years ago (GASP!!), I planned to sell it when I was 65 and use the equity to partially fund my retirement.

I say “planned” VERY loosely. I have never been a great one to plan.

But, my 65th birthday fell during the pandemic AND property values were not what I had hoped and there was no real need so …

Now, though, as I approach 66, there is some need based on my original purchase decisions. And I must make some decisions.

Currently, I am working with financial folks as well as thinking about what I want to do.

It is not clear cut thinking at all!!

I have lived in this house, on this property, with beloved pets … for nearly 15 years. That is longer than I have lived in any house, on any property in my entire life!

Still.

It is a house and a piece of land and my prior experience is that although it was difficult to leave places that I loved and enjoyed, I have been fortunate that the next place has been wonderful and more enjoyable.

So.

I am entering a period of thinking about what to do. This kept me awake for the last several nights … NOT helpful.

But, last night, in the wakeful hours, I remembered something from somewhere: “Do the next right thing”. Right, then. That thought gave me peace and I slept.

Today, I put in motion some things that will give me the information that I need to do the next right thing.

The next right thing.

Really, that is all any of us can ever do!

Happy Friday to all!

2 Responses to “Thinking … about the next right thing”

  1. Margaret

    That’s a big decision to make but I’m sure it will be the right one! And not taken lightly. so, exciting times ahead?

    • Liz

      Yes, I think exciting times ahead … well, I do now (vs several days … somewhat sleepless nights ago) :)

      The good … actually GREAT news is that I likely have a lot of flexibility. Because of COVID and people transitioning to remote working and people WANTING to be rural-ish … property values in my area have skyrocketed. So, whether I sell or re-organize, I will be in good shape $$$-wise.

      The trick, as always, is “what do I want?”

      BUT, the other great news and exciting times ahead is that if I do sell, Emmett and I will board Wild Thing and explore. My thought is that if I sell and it IS a seller’s market in the Mountain West U.S. which is where I will stay … then we will live in Wild Thing and explore some other locations until the housing market cools a bit and then …. ????

      I will post more on the blog, but my current situation is a consequence of my choices through the years. Through much life experience, I am somewhat prepared to deal with various uncertainties and enjoy each day :) i.e. “one day at a time” and enjoy “NOW” while in the midst of making decisions.

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