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12.16.2012

I'M THINKIN ABOUT...

Opening an Etsy Shop.


Or rather...making the one that I've had for awhile, active.


I used to sell on ebay but that was when I lived in the States and could go yard sale-ing every week to find treasures.


I did very well with it and loved everything about it - from purchasing  -to research - to taking pictures - to enjoying the auction - to receiving a profit (I really liked that part) - to packing it up for shipping. Wait. No. I didn't like that very much...but I did it happily because that meant another item was leaving the house.


Well...we need to clean house. Meaning...sell...pretty much everything we own. 



We've decided that Colombia is not the place for us to live.


I came here because my daughter married a Colombian fella and they brought the baby here after graduating University. So, of course I had to follow. I AM annie! grandma after all.


My hubby really isn't happy here and to be honest, the last couple times that we've returned from the States, I've had a hard time coming back. 



If it weren't for my Sophia, my granddaughter, I would have followed my very first impression from my very first visit...and never moved here.



There are many beautiful things about this country...and about Barranquilla...but it just isn't home.



So, we will make a trip to the States in February to find, buy and close on a humble home.

See that light top center? That's our apt bldg.

We plan - for the first couple years - to keep our apartment and spend most of our time here...in Barranquilla.


Then, later down the road, when I've weaned myself from the granddaughters...who are my heart and soul...we'll spend the majority of our time in FL with 2 or 3 visits to Colombia each year.


I always told my kids that if they moved away they would need to plan on me coming to visit them every few months for a month at a time. They're finding out that I was serious about that.


Anyway, before I find myself crying - because the thought of being separated from the girls is simply heart wrenching, let me get back to the subject. 



Etsy. 



I'll soon be adding an etsy link to my blog and items -


both vintage chachkies and my art - to sell in my bohemiannie! art shop.


The first thing I've taken pictures of is this old metal Pepsi sign.


It'll be the first thing I list. Yep...You wouldn't BELIEVE the stuff I brought down here. But most of it won't be coming back.


Anyhoo...please check back after the holidays because I'll be listing lots of items in preparation for our trip to the States. Suitcases OUT will be full this time - and in the future, rather than empty.


BTW, the pictures I'm posting are some that I've taken around the neighborhood lately - fireworks included - and aren't really related to the post. Any questions, just ask.



Create Your Life,



annie!



22 comments:

  1. Yay! To both moving back here (sort of) and for reopening your Etsy shop! Good luck with both endeavors!

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    1. It was so funny when you emailed me last month (seems like ages ago) to ask if we were moving back. We didn't even know for sure at that time...but I'm thrilled about being able to have my cake and eat it too! And thanks for the well wishes for Etsy.

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  2. Well, it will certainly be nice to send you mail in the future and know that you will get it. So when you settle, let me know. I can only imagine what a hard decision this is, and I wish you most and best luck in find a humble abode to call you own. I think Florida still has some bargains out there....Merry Christmas and joy to you and family. How is your son? xox

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    1. :O) Thanks Corrine. It will be wonderful to have a safe address. :) YAY!

      It has been a hard decision...and was a huge part of that depression I spoke of last month...but as soon as we made up our minds...everything's turned for the good.

      Thank you so much for asking about our son. He's in a bit of a bad spot...so any good energy you can send his way would be greatly appreciated. Don't worry though...because I know he'll thrive.

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  3. What a very difficult decision. My heart goes out to you. Best wishes for the move and your new Etsy shop :)

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    1. It has been difficult and I still have my moments of cringing from the idea, but hubby and I both feel like it's the right thing to do. It feels worse to think about staying than it does to think about leaving... so we feel like it's time to go. Thanks for your wishes. :)

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  4. annie I know you are a bit sad but its exciting as well.
    I have a 13 year old grandson and I can speak from experience as they get older our Nana time is limited, any way its quality not quantity, be safe and happy my fiend, good luck with the sales,

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    1. Thank you Laurie. As close as Sophia and I are, I can already see that her social life is...and should be...taking up lots of her time. So yes. We are excited and sad. But knowing that we'll be here to help with and get to know Claire (the baby) for the next couple years helps a lot. And yes...we will make every moment count. We are so blessed.

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  5. Firstly like all your colourful photos. Second, good idea with the move! Like the idea of gradually leaving, that way you see the girls as they grow but obviously and in no time they will be at preschool etc...kiddies grow up of course. You won't feel as though you are moving ultimately but just that your world is a bit bigger and you are able to hop back and forth at will...great, good for you. Sounds great with the Etsy shop too, can't wait to take a look at it. Ybf Ann.

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    1. ...Just wanted to add, that although I said your world will get bigger - I meant metaphorically. When all said and done, the Internet makes us all close these days :) ybf ann.

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    2. Ann, you've expressed PERFECTLY so much that I didn't say. That's one of the things I love about you.

      You do that with your art too. Please feel free to use any and all of my images...ever...for painting.

      And...as to your additional comment, I DO feel like our world is getting bigger. After all, we're going to live in two countries for the next couple years. That, in my mind...is more...bigger...than I ever dreamed. Well, until recently. I think I'm beginning to learn how to make my dreams come true. :)

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  6. Annie - all the very very best for new moves in 2013 :-)

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    1. Thank you Lynette. I'm looking forward to a fabulous year. :) I hope yours is too!

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  7. Well, annie, this move plan does not at all surprise me. But the two-year process? If you really think you will wean yourself from the girls, I think you are fooling yourself. Best wishes to you on that account and to your Etsy reopen as well.

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    1. LOL! You are right - probably. I really pine for them already and we haven't even gone to look for the house yet. I do think though, that by being here 3 months and there 1...extending our time there each time we go...will help both (all) of us get used to being separated. It'll become the norm for Sophia, who has dealt very well with our last trips...and more recently her month away. I also hope to bring her and eventually Claire to FL for weeks at a time as soon as mommy and daddy give us the green light. I'm confident it will be a good move but there will always be a part of me that longs to be the granny upstairs where the girls can pop in any time they want to. Oh DEar. Do you see why I was so depressed last month?!?

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  8. Rock and a hard spot.............
    I know you will do great with Etsy.....

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    1. Oh Gayle, It is. I've thought about you often in my decision making process. Don't ask me why, but I was concerned about what you would think. I know it's the right decision for us because I haven't seen hubby this happy since we sold our house in FL to move to Tampa to be near the baby and help the kids get through college. He didn't want to leave then...but he is ecstatic now. And we will be back and forth. It won't be the same, but it will be good. And really, when I think of setting up house there, I'm excited too. I will have the best of both worlds.

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  9. waohh Annie, what an adventure !!! you're so brave ! I understand it must have been a hard decision...don't worry for the girls, a month stay from time to time with happy grandparents is best than life with sad ones...little ones soon feel when we aren't at ease...don't know if you understand my english !!!
    love to you all

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  10. Oh good luck with your shop. I'll definitely be checking it out. And best wishes on a smooth transition in your big move. I can tell it was a hard decision to make. Merry Christmas!!!

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    1. Thanks so much! I feel such relief after deciding and it's going to be fine. I'm sure. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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