Sunshine Studio

Happy Monday, folks!

We are almost at the month of August, which is CRAZY.

That means…

BIRTHDAY month is coming up!

Not that birthdays are a big deal for me, but it always feels good to receive some love and celebration energy.

Anyway, we are going to make this week’s post short and sweet.

Sweet and short.

Are you ready?!

Well…buckle up your seat, keep all arms and legs inside the car at all times because HERE WE GO!

This past Friday, I moved from The Sunshine Cottage in Lancaster to The Sunshine Studio in Lititz.

What a whirlwind.

But what a GLORIOUS whirlwind to experience.

In the rough 48ish hours that I have been in Lititz, I am already loving life.

I already feel at home.

I already feel an energy of positive sunshine that I have seemed to be missing recently.

My mood has changed to one of immense joy.

I am THRILLED to say that everything is already put away and organized AND that the decorating has pretty much been completed too.

But, of course, I have to say some very heartfelt “thank yous” to some special individuals who made this new chapter in my life a smooth transition.

First, I would like to thank my parents. I am so thankful for their love and support 110% of the time. They were at my new place bright eyed and bushy tailed ready to help me unload and organize. I can’t imagine life without their constant support and guidance.

Secondly, I would like to thank Abby. I am incredibly thankful that you were willing to travel with me for the entire Friday of moving day and for your keen eye and organizational skills that are second to none. Thanks for accompanying me to Target for my shopping extravaganzas and offering suggestions of what to buy to make The Sunshine Studio even more cozy. I am so appreciative of your willingness to stay through a majority of the day…and for giving me moral support during my Comcast call fiasco. Thanks for the Saturday support too…and the sandwiches!

Third, I must thank Devin. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for your help with packing on Thursday, being my early morning support on Friday and Uhaul packing extraordinaire, and for all of your incredibly amazing help and interior design creativity with hanging decorations in The Sunshine Studio and getting it all done so beautifully…and with a few laughs too. Everything is impeccable and wonderful. I honestly can’t imagine completing this transition of my life without your support this past week, so please know that you are more than appreciated. And I will continue to say it. You. Are. A Gem. Thank you also for being The Sunshine Studio’s first official overnight guest.

Thank you to my friend Theresa Walker whom I ran into at Target during one of my several weekend trips and told me about how to get the Internet set up. After spending almost 2.5 hours with Comcast on the phone and being on the verge of a mental breakdown, I couldn’t be happier for the knowledge of the building that you have. And the fact that we will be neighbors is just icing on the cake.

Thank you to Derrick who was a sweetheart with trying to troubleshoot the Internet issue with me over the phone, completing the tasks I have asked him to do at The Sunshine Cottage in preparation for settlement, and for being a roommate to me for the past 1.5 years. I am hopeful that you will land on your feet as you continue on your life journey to see what is in store next for you.

I must thank my realtor Corey who made the process of selling The Sunshine Cottage a breeze. Thankful to have had the opportunity to work together full circle since you helped me purchase The Sunshine Cottage back in 2016. Cheers to a successful and smooth settlement on August 3rd!

I must thank my Lancaster neighbors Courtney, Darren, Bebe, and Mark for being wonderful individuals during my time in the city. Neighbors can make or break things in life and these people definitely MADE Lancaster great.

I must shout out and thank my fitness coach Ryan. He has helped me in terms of moral support with manifesting this move and change in my life since we began working together in February. He is never shy to offer support of emotion, love, and grace. He is a beautiful human that I love working with on the daily. He continues to help me manifest the positive in my life and accelerate it forward without judgment.

Next, I must thank Charles E Groff and Sons for being AMAZING movers of all the furniture in The Sunshine Cottage to The Sunshine Studio, and for helping to empty the Uhaul without second guessing anything. George, Terry, and Dave were insanely incredible and made the process painless. I can’t recommend them enough because my experience was 1000% positive. If I ever have to move again (which I hope is not for a long, LONG time I will be using them).

I need to thank Lexi Broderick (Property Manager and my new building) for answering all my million questions with a smile and effervescent energy that is infectiously positive. She runs a tight ship and it is refreshing to see.

Next on my list is Kathy Oehme who was incredibly kind by welcoming me with a hand written card and Yankee Candle in a delicious Fall scent. It was a meaningful gesture that helped remind me that kindness is still possible in the world around us.

I must thank all of my Den coworkers in the office (Christine, Jess, Melanie, Johannah, Sarah, Paige) who have listened to my drama and stories without complaining and ALWAYS having support, love, and guidance at the ready. Honestly, priceless. Thank you for being believers in this new chapter for me.

Lastly, I must thank all of YOU in my life who have supported me through this crazy whirlwind of change in my life. 2023 has been a year of beautiful moments for me and as happy as I already feel from making this homestead change, I can’t wait for the future.

The Sunshine Studio is ready to welcome ALL.

Sprinkle sunshine always,

JP!