Umbrella Weather

I finally mustered the courage to call the real estate agency that had my dream building listed. I have been using this specific property for quite some time to tailor my ideas for The Bookstore on Maine. How did one small black cloud rain out the parade? I taught myself rather quickly that without an umbrella and Hunter rain boots, this black cloud would dampen my mood. You have to look at all situations using the glitter analogy. Glitter spreads and gets on everything and everyone, whether you want it to or not. It doesn't care if you just woke up or have perfect hair and make-up. It's hard to avoid glitter or wash it off or shake it off or wipe it off. Glitter can be joy or it can be pain. Regardless, it spreads. However you want people to feel around you, just rub your glitter off on them.

I have dreamed of this building ever since the listing became available. I wanted to turn the 2nd floor into a loft apartment where we would live while renovating the downstairs. I could imagine the big glass windows and the sidewalk tables. I didn't care that the upstairs looked like Rory and Paris' apartment with five locks on the inside and a door that needed a good kick to open. I didn't care that there were many doubts about the location and that parking might have been scarce. I didn't care that the building was very old and the floor was probably original wood. I didn't care that the customers would be the same every morning and we would all become a family. I didn't care that the price was reasonable and everything was on the tip of my fingertips. Nothing was going to hold me back - until the building went under contract. Is it bad that I crossed my fingers in hopes that the sell didn't go through? Because I did. I even asked the realtor if they are planning on sprucing up the place and then reselling. Or maybe wanted to rent it out. I was going to grasp onto any piece of information that would provide me with a mere amount of hope. The agent was very nice and asked me to call back in a month. They should be expecting my call.

I decided to open my umbrella and spread the glitter. There will be other buildings in other locations. This wasn't the place for me to call home. It's a story to tell. Remember, I'm still writing my book. I should be proud of myself for gathering the courage to make the phone call. I was brave. Even though I took the chance of hearing something devastating, I chose to dance in the rain. I can guarantee that I will draw attention to myself as I continue to sashay through. I splashed in the puddle and took a step in the right direction.

Hunter Women's Original Tall Gloss Rain Boot - Black (Right). I bought these Hunter Boots off of Poshmark for $75, originally $150. I spent more than I normally would, but I literally wear them all of the time. BEST PURCHASE EVER! I have also included the Hunter Boot link for the brave - if they want to buy them brand new.

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