Open a Window, a Gate, a Laundry Chute...Anything!

I don't want to give up. I'm still looking for a way to get there...

As the lovely Ulla from Ullabenulla (ullam.typepad.com/ullabenulla/) recently reminded her readers in a post, 'when a door closes, a window is opened'. I feel like I'm in a window-less room at the moment and that UK visa door has slammed shut in my face ;) I'm trying to remain optimistic as I stare at my near-full plate of life at the moment. Full plates are good in life as long as they consist mostly of positive, happy or exciting things, but I know there must be a balance in life, so there must be negative, sad or boring as well. Full plates are also good if they're full of food :) Yes, I'm hungry and my mind usually wanders towards food and just wanders in general. I'll try to stay the course here...I've added the UK Border Agency feed to the right-hand column, hoping to hear some good news pertaining to visas, but I'm not holding my breath. Our only hope of going over now is for my husband to get sponsored employment which is a more difficult route and the chance is slim. Does anyone see an open window in this room yet?! I need air! The coming month I will be busy cleaning out closets and cupboards and packing rarely used items in preparation for our move. I can't complain about our Southern California weather; at least it's being kind to me. We've already had a heat wave or two (before summer!) but for now, it's as pleasant and as napping-in-the-hammock mild as it can be. The kind of days with chirping birds and lulling, soft breezes, aaahhhh. Friday was GREAT! We had a dark, stormy sky complete with rolling thunder all day. Later that afternoon, we had a beautiful summer storm, oooohhh, I loved it! Rain, thunder, lightning...it made my day. But here we are, Sunday and I'm taking it easy, planning my packing, keeping an eye on any visa news in our favor. In the meantime, I think I will have to build that window myself. Please check out Ulla's site, she's a beautiful spirit and talented! Wow, she is talented, creative and so artistic. She has a wonderful outlook on life, a truly special soul.
Be well friends and build windows where you need them ;)
~ER~