A Complete Rethink
Introduction
Good Morning to all you wonderful people at the Great WA Family, as always I do so hope that you are all keeping both safe and well.
This week I have had cause to completely re-organize both my life and myself, hence the title of this weeks' offering, please note that it is morning and not afternoon or evening, the reason is simple I am in the mood to explain a few things.
The Last Few Days
It might be difficult for me to explain what I mean in a coherent manner(No, I am not drunk), but I will do my best. (No, not to get drunk, good thought tho').
A number of things have befome apparent, especially this week.
I think that I am correct in saying that the number of replies to my weekly blog is the lowest ever? Why I ask myself!
The best answer that I can come across is that I have been banging on about Yvonne, not just since she passed, but before. It has become boring for you to read.
All that I will say about that dear lady this week is that she is now at home. I did intend to scatter her ashes over our last dog's grave, my daughter was not sure as her Mum would be mixed into the soil. At the moment I am not sure about anything, so for now she will stay where she is, also i cannot face scattering her at the moment.
Unless it is really relevant, I promise not to mention Yvonne again, but try to concentrate on more relevant matters that just mighht interest you (I will cetainly try), such as what I am doing at the WA.
At the dinner which I attended, it was a lovely meal and good to see so many old friends, I was one of only a couple of people who were on their own. No, I did not feel sorry for myself, the fact is I am on my own (so, get over it and move on). This has led me to some very serious thinking, I am happy on my own, just got to adjuust to being so, also learn that it will be lonely at time, which I must learn to cope with.
The weather and what I thought was the start of a cold stopped but the very minimum of gardening, in the real world a quick visit around the plot. This has allowed me to get back to basics, (nearly anothe title) with regard to the business, the problem that I then had was just where do I start!!
I have resting websites, some semi active and so on. You may recall that I have long liked to take a piece of PLR and literally tear it apart. In my archives I do have a number of such items, the question being where do I start and on which web site.
I may have half solved the problem, going through my archives I have come across a course on how to re-purpose PLR. Thought that the best plan would be to go through this and see what I can remember, this I have started to do.
Will also decide what programmes to use and alter, more importantly which sites I will use.
The Next Few Days
Forget if I mentioned that I have bought a new Sat Nav, the old one being past its sell by date, and some. Will have to get this working ready for my first holiday, which I leave for three weeks today, know the route, but not the exact location of the Hotel.
I think that I did mention that I have bought a new (well refurbished) laptop, need to get this ready for my trip, hopefully I will be able to get some work done on the (new) website, when I am not strolling along the beach, or in the bar!!
If the weather improves I will try to get on with the garden.
On Wednesday I have the AGM of the County Cricket Club, notice that ground improvements are on the agenda, I and two friends could have a lot to say about that!!
Saturday sees the Annual Freedom Parade of the local Air Training Corps, notice that I am on the saluting base, not sure who with until I get there!!
Conclusion
Having read the foregoing, feel that I am much more in control of me, no longer, feel sorry for ME, but get on with life, Yvonne will never be forgotten, but she would want me to get on with things, I feel a lot clearer in my plans, will do my best to carry them out.
As always thanks for letting me ramble on!!
If you would like to comment, your comments will be very much appreciated.
Be happy, healthy and wealthy,
Please do take care and stay safe.
God Bless
Stuart
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All of us who read your weekly blog here Stuart and are true readers, certainly don't mind about you mentioning your dear wife whenever you like to......
This is and will never be an issue ok....
Love your plans for moving forward and I wish you all the very best with them.... especially the AGM at the club!!
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Hi Jessie,
Many thanks for this, the more that I think about it, the more I realise that I was rather low, or feeling sorry for myself, for which I sincerely apologise, I would never have coped as well as I did without every ones fantastic support.
Humble apologies to all.
Stuart
Absolutely no need to apologise at all Stuart!!
We are all here to help you get through this trying time in your life...
Take care buddy and reach out whenever you need to ok! :-)
Thanks Jessie, it is at times like this that I realise just how lucky I am with the fantastic support at the WA!:-)
God Bless
Stuart
Good morning across the world, Stuart!
Your plans for writing more material on your sites sound very focused and can be very rewarding. Looking forward to your updates.
I hope you have a wonderful trip! It sounds like a great time to relax and let your imagination fly on your next phase of creativity.
I doubt any of your blog readers here ever minded your mentions of Yvonne. It's part of life. You'll have ups and downs, and that's natural. I'm still working full time in my official retirement years, and often don't get a chance to read posts here. I'm glad I did today, and to know you're feeling strong.
Bon Voyage!
Hi Dianne,
Many thanks for this, perhaps I was feeling a little sorry for myself, or having a down moment, I do get a few of them, which I suppose is hardly surprising at the moment.
Do forget that we are at different time zones and also time to spend on the computer, just because I am now over eighty, and very often almost live on mine!! lol!
Best wishes,
Stuart
Hi Stuart!
I don't think anyone feels that you were going on about sharing your life with us as you dealt with all that transpired with Yvonne.
Within the stories you shared are life lessons that show compassion, patience, and being human.
So, glad to hear you have a plan going forward! Enjoy your travels, Sir!
Stuart,
Congratulations on getting a plan for moving forward,
A change of pace is a good thing. Maybe the weather will be better and cooperate better for outside interests.
Remember that our posts here on Wealthy Affiliate sometimes hit when the members don't have much response time. I know I have weeks I don't get to offer my two cents.
Nothing is more interesting than tidbits about personal life, even though it seems normal everyday stuff to the individual. We are all in this business to encourage each other, and the more we understand that we are alike, the better we can use information from this platform to live a better life.
Others will have similar life events, and they can benefit from reading about your adjustments as you move into your new life. We can all appreciate the human aspect of building a business around everyday life.
Keep pushing on,
Sami
Thanks Sami,
I do appreciate that not everyone is different with regard to available times and the different zones, just do not always think!!
Think that I may have been feeling a little sorry for myself, which I must stop doing, and get on with my life.
Take care,
Stuart
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Hey VH
My life has been a little crazy the last couple weeks but I believe the dark cloud above my head has finally moved on......praying anyway.
As I was falling asleep last night, I realized that I hadn't heard from you in a while. Then it dawned on me that I hadn't even seen ANY WA blogs in a while. However, I've been so busy dealing with life, I didn't realize it. Somehow, someway I was logged out. In any case, I signed back in and now I'M BACK.
I'm sad to hear that you think your talking about your wife would turn readers away. Many of have become family here and would NOT think that. It seems like you're trying to sort through many things right now. It's going to be an adjustment living alone after being with someone so long. Take your time.
You do seem like you're taking positive action. I believe Yvonne would want you to move on. You had many good years together and no one can take that nor the memories away. You still have more memories to make with your family. Vent when you need to and take care of yourself.
Your VW
Hi VW,
Thank goodness for your reply, I was getting very worried about you, when I returned from a meeting last night it was very late, so thought that I would be better able to concentrate this morning, so tired in fact that I did not log off from the daily chat.
Afraid I was feeling a little sorry for myself with the last blog, the "I am alone and nobody cares syndrome"
Have firmly been put in my place, quite right too, this family is wonderful, they helped me cope over the last few months.
Now how about you? What is this dark place and why?, you can always PM me if you need a private chat!
I am still feeling very tired, my break in Bournemouth cannot come quickly enough for me.
Done some gardening this week, but no work on the business, just not felt like it.
Please take very great care of yourself, I consider you to be a very dear friend.
God Bless,
Your VH
Yes, I'm sure you could use a break. You've been through a lot. It's going to take a while to get your bearings back.
As far as me, it's just a bunch of little things that add up and get me overwhelmed. I just couldn't catch a break for a while. I'd do damage control on one thing then something else would happen. It's really hard (as you know) doing everything by yourself.
Anyway, the weekend is almost here and I have company coming next week so I have to get some things sorted out in the house so that everyone has a place to sleep.
You have a great weekend and hang in there!
Always
Your VW
What a great start to the weekend a reply from you, it makes me feel a lot better already and I am only on my first cup of coffee!! I do have tea for breakfast ( I am English after all!!).
Do so hope that you manage to get sorted whatever is bothering you, you know what they say "A trouble shared is a trouble halved!!"
It will be good for you to have company, I miss not having Yvonne to talk too, still, life is life.
Have a great weekend.
As always,
Your VH.