moving – Nell Carroll Photography

Surprises around every corner

A huge project I had on my list was to get brush piles cleaned up and trees trimmed. I needed to do this so I can put up a fence in the back yard. The dogs will love to be outside off leash. We have wildlife to entertain them for hours. However, the brush pilesContinue reading “Surprises around every corner”

Moving ain’t easy

Okay so I chose to uproot my life in Texas and move to northeast Georgia. My sister lives there and we have so much in common. We order the same things at restaurants. We’re both artists. We even buy the same things at the grocery store and I’m not talking the same things we grewContinue reading “Moving ain’t easy”

Maybe it would be easier to…

I think about people who has lost everything due to a fire or natural disaster. They mourn the loss of personal photos and sentimental trinkets then they rebuild their lives, lighter. They don’t need stuff anymore. Many take to RV’s where there is no room for anything extra. Many just live with less knowing thatContinue reading “Maybe it would be easier to…”

Head Space

I’ve been working hard to clear out the clutter from my house. This has taken up so much of my time that I haven’t had time for horses, art or photography. Trying to get the house ready for sale photos takes an enormous amount of energy and brain power. The process is faster with aContinue reading “Head Space”

House Hunting

I flew to Georgia to house hunt in person with a wonderful realtor who is also a horsewoman. We checked out the house from my last post that looked like the perfect artist retreat and creative space. I was so excited and nervous about how I would be able to afford this seemingly perfect propertyContinue reading “House Hunting”

Change is Scary

I’d intended to move out of Texas once my son was settled in college. In my divorce decree, my ex made a provision that it would be fine for me to move before then but I had a steady job and a life I liked in Texas so it was not difficult to stay. WithContinue reading “Change is Scary”