A year has passed since I decided that what I really wanted for my 65th birthday was to work a Christmas puzzle. (See here.)
My finished puzzle July 2022
Sometimes, it’s easy to know what I really want—the ray rather than the shirt. I had been eyeing the plush souvenir for days and made the switch as my husband walked to the cash register. The previous plan was matching Emerald Isle tech shirts.
The ray joins a plush crab, otter, and alligator.
Other times, it’s not so easy.
My husband and I are searching for our retirement home. We recently toured a one-level brick with spacious bedrooms, a remodeled kitchen, and more importantly, in an excellent location—close to events, lots of woods and an easily maintained large lot. Except, I discovered after the tour that what I thought might be my “dream house” in a “dream location” wasn’t what I really wanted.
What do I really want?
Unlike working a puzzle or buying a souvenir plush ray, this decision has rest-of-my-life consequences.
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