Merry Christmas 2019 and Happy Hanukkah 5780

Merry Christmas 2019 and Happy Hanukkah 5780!

 

 

Edited January 29, 2020

Yes, that’s me with the toothy, over-the-top-goofy-grin and my darling former boyfriend “J.”***  Before I came up to the Adirondacks, I got us some cute Mr. & Ms. Santa outfits for our tree trimming party.

I’m so glad many of you enjoyed the last post featuring Christmas decor around the world. Those posts are always fun to put together. There are also more images from J’s insanely gorgeous property on that post. And, also here, if you’re interested.

 

Here’s a portion of our tree.

 

Yes, that’s recliner chair. :]

 

Although, the primary focus of this blog is of course, interior design and decoration; I feel that everything and everyone is connected.

 

And, for me, you guys are like my family. I always wanted a big family. I suppose 32,000 is a pretty good size. lol

In the meantime, many of you have been curious about my former boyfriend, J.*** So, I’ll take this opportunity to answer a few of your questions.

 

How did you meet him?

 

I met him online. Uh huh, on that horrible dating site, Match dot con. And, no, that is not a typo. That is just me being me. In fact, both of us were so fed up, we were ready to throw in the towel.

 

How can you say it’s so awful if you met somebody, nice, Laurel?

 

For more about that, you can click to read this entertaining post. There, you will find a list of common, albeit, woos-y behaviors that are commonplace in the online dating world. And, it matters not how young or old the people are. Nothing changes. Indeed, it’s awful.

As one friend described it:

A man goes to the store to buy peaches. He looks over the bin of peaches and thinks… “hmmm… they’re okay, I guess.” Maybe he even picks up one or two of the peaches for closer examination and then cavalierly throws them back in the bin with the rest of the peaches.

 

“I dunno about any of these peaches,” thinks the man…”I think I’ll just come back to the store tomorrow because I know that there’s going to be an entirely new bin of peaches. Maybe one of those peaches will be EXACTLY what I’m looking for.”

 

The next day comes and the man goes back to the store and heads straight over to the fresh batch of peaches.

Same drill.

But, women do the same thing.

However, it only takes one.

 

Will you find one who meets ALL of your requirements?

 

No. You won’t. However, for me, the most important thing is that I wake up every day wanting to be my very best self for that person. And, they in turn, feel the same.

But, if you have to wonder where you stand with someone, then, please take my advice and gently let them go. And, for the love of God, please don’t just disappear. (aka: ghosting) Take a minute to say good-bye and I usually say something like, “I’ve enjoyed getting to know you better, but at this point, it’s clear that we’re looking for different things. I wish you nothing but the best.”

A man who is interested in a woman will NOT string her along, leaving her nothing but (stale) crumbs of himself to live on.

Oh, make no mistake, I’ve been there too. (Truly, it sucks.)

For whatever the reason, they are not right for you. Hell, they might not be right for anyone. However, you deserve the entire loaf– crust, fluffy inside, AND every delicious crumb that falls off. ALL OF IT!

 

So, why did you choose someone 200 miles away from you, Laurel?

 

Well, I didn’t specifically look for someone that distance. But, I did widen my net to a 200 mile radius. In my mind, I was thinking maybe Boston, not the Adirondacks! However, Match’s algorithm sent me guys from all directions.

 

Well, you’re so lucky to have met your soulmate, Laurel!

 

Whoa there! First of all, I don’t believe in soulmates. That’s crap! Or, at the very least, one could say “soulmate” after a minimum of 10 years, not 3 months.

However, I met a number of guys who I felt might be viable candidates. And, if one of them had been good to me and stepped up to the freakin’ plate, before I had met J, perhaps I’d be exchanging gifts with them.

But, they didn’t. Not even close.

The difference with J is that he made it clear to me where he stood. I mean, where WE stood.

Simple.

Please, remember that. By the way, that’s as much for me as it is for you.

 

In fact, the message is this and it matters not what IT is. It could be a business decision or where to take a vacation.

 

The choice should be clear.

I didn’t say perfect, risk-free, or easy.

I said — CLEAR.

If it’s not clear, then it’s not right.

If however, you feel it, in your heart then go for it.

We’ll leave it at that.

 

And, that is my Christmas 2019 / Hanukkah 5780 message.

 

I will leave you with a video I made in 2013, that I watch every year. Please enjoy my Christmas present to all of you!

 

 

 

Speaking of presents.

 

If you need a last minute gift and I mean you need it NOW, you can purchase any of my digital products. There is gifting available. When you go to order, just click on the gift icon and you put in the recipient, their email address and day and time you’d like them to receive their gift.

 

*In addition, if you or anyone receives or purchases any of my digital interior design products (below) you will get a free gift.*

 

Laurel’s Rolodex

The Essential Paint Collection
The Ultimate Paint Palette Home Furnishings Collection  (these two are sold together)

Six Figure Income Blogger – Anyone with a website definitely needs this guide which explains in plain English what you need to know to have your website work for you.

Under each of these pages, linked to above, you can read about the products and numerous testimonials.

 

*The free gift you’ll get is my new guide. (But ONLY though December 30th)

 

333 Hard To Find Rules And Tips You Need To Know

 

You can also purchase the 333 Rules guide alone. (please click the link above to learn more)

If you are ready to order any product(s) and don’t need to read anything, you can click here to go directly to the purchase page.

 

Well, I’ll let you get back to your festivities whether it’s a party of one or 101.

I’m grateful for everyone who reads this blog and supports me and my work. I love you all!

The Merriest and Happiest of Holidays to You and Yours!!!

xo,

 

P.S. Please check out the newly updated Hot Sales for some incredible year-end sales and deals!

 

*** January 7, 2019 – I decided to end things with J– yesterday. I still love him very much, But, love does not conquer all. And, yes, it became quite clear during my last visit that it wasn’t going to work out.