My Big Dream/Risk

Daily writing prompt

What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to?

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My big risk or dream is moving north of the NYC metro area to Connecticut from north Texas. Previously, I moved from west Michigan to north Texas but I learned that I miss the water in 2013.

Went to Connecticut for the first time almost six years ago for closure on a situation which didn’t happen but I found out that I loved the area because of the Long Island Sound and the old architecture. Stayed in Norwalk then until I went north and found Milford.

My third trip that occurred in August when I went specifically to Milford to check out possible places to live. The town has the green space for community events in the middle of a four lane road with mature trees. Plus, I also checked out the town of Stratford as well because a condominium association rarely has units that go on sale.

My time there was darkened in August because the drowning of a young boy on the Housatonic River near where the cargo ships dock and unload items from countries across the ocean. It still breaks my heart for the boy’s family.

The good news is that my realtor in Texas wants to buy my home to be used for rental property since it’s relatively safe area and great school district. Plus. I have put a new roof, paint, water heater and furnace in since I moved in recently.

So, my big risk or dream is of income that will allow me to live comfortably without financial hardship plus moving again with two felines again across the country again. Like before, I know in my heart and soul that it’s going to happen but when, when and how must be