Welcome New Friends

  

 Life has truly been a journey.  

From My amazing children

To all the Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

I have been blessed.

I have lived in many places, born in North Dakota, raised in BC and Alberta, Canada, 

returned to the states ~ Washington is where I settled and call HOME.

Life hasn't always been easy or fun, without the challenges we don't grow. No matter how old we get, we learn new things. We grow smarter.  With family there is always joy along the way. Many mistakes turn into Lessons learned. Forgiveness is an important part of life. No one is perfect, yet. Love concours all. 

I chose family over career and in so doing we were never 'rich' financially. We always got by. Things are getting tougher all over and living becoming a struggle for more people every day. From the great depression to the oppression now, making ends meet is a challenge, for many good people. 

After 40 plus years in customer service I am 'retired' and 'disabled', I would prefer to consider it 'limited' rather than disabled. Social Security is helpful but not enough to live on ~ so I still 'work' part time ~

My means of 'making it' consists of being a Mobile Notary Public, An independent contractor, compliance inspector, mystery shopper and an ambassador for several companies.. 

I also do custom sublimation printing on a variety of products. Use Our images or your own photos.

Being a 'mobile' Notary means I will come to you. Depending on the distance there may be a small travel fee. 

As a compliance Inspector I do jobs all over Western Washington for businesses large and small. 

Mystery shopping allows me to eat in some fabulous restaurants at no cost to me, ensure good customer service at some major shopping stores and gain a few dollars in free gas at popular stations. Visit the page link

Bright Side of the Barn: Mystery Shopping on the right to learn more. 

As an Ambassador 

For Avon, my cost is reduced and as a customer you get great service ~~  https://www.avon.com/repstore/melindaohara

Wtih PawTree, I earn a small commission on orders

Healthy food for your fur Babies

Dresden is an amazing American Made

Handmade Baskets and Home Decor

Again, I earn small commissions on orders.

No one of these will supply a living, however all of them together add up to 'making ends meet'. 

I also share my 'Amazon Wish Lists' for all the times folks 'wonder what to get me' on, Birthdays, Mother's Day and Christmas,, and any other time, one feels the need. The 'Things we need' has been almost completely fulfilled. My 'Wish List' is always changing. With each move, the needs vary.

A new adventure in a new place has begun. I'm truly hoping this will be one of my final moves. There have been so many I've lost count along the way. 

From Apartments, to old houses and Brand New Houses, RV's in a variety of shapes and styles. 25' to 30' trailers, 5th wheeled trailers to Class C's. Hotels and Motels ~  Sometimes 'HOUSELESS' but never 'HOMELESS". 

{Home is where your heart is}

With that being said, Welcome new friends, to my world ~ At the Bright Side of the Barn.

Blessed by God

Life's a journey @ the Bright Side of the Barn

Thanks for Stopping by

Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails

And it's Done

 7 loads in the car and 2 in the truck. 2 different trucks actually. The first one broke down Sunday. So grateful it didnt' happen Saturday when the truck was fully loaded.

The house was completely empty by Sunday evening. It was 3 of us and we did it all. Now today, I'm hurting. Temp were in the high 80's - low 90's, we all lost a few pounds sweating. The new house doesn't have ceiling fans so the air doesn't move { It gets pretty warm inside}.

But it is a cute little house. The neighbors that have come over were nice. We even got some Blackberry syrup from one. It's an older more established community {55+} so everyone is from my generation or beyond. 

Need to get a few things now that I'm settled somewhere. It feels weird to unpack. It's been 16 months since I've seen most of my things. Looking at boxes, only unpacking what I needed. I've only unpacked a few things, again, mainly just what I need and a few of my other things. There is still a ton of boxes, but that's okay. Like I said it feels weird to unpack.

Pain in my left foot, lower back and legs, has me sitting around today. Anxiety takes over, and my lungs are hurting - I lost my breathe a few times carrying boxes. Today was recovery day. I did make the calls to connect the services, but other than that, Not much has been done. Hopefully I'll feel better soon, I have a job to do Wednesday. Other than that I'm taking the rest of the week off.  

So much to do and so much to recover from. Tomorrow will again be Rest and Relax 

Blessed by God

Life's anew @ the Bright Side of the Barn

Thanks for Stopping by

Until next time Stau safe and Happy Trails.