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One Door Opens
What is the old saying?
“As one door closes, another door opens.”
For the Weekly Photo Challenge, I submit two doors.
I walked out of this door for the last time in December when I retired. This door represented 30+ years of work in the public recreation field. Situated in a community center, this is the doorway to fun as people enter to register for recreation programs, take leisure enrichment classes, participate in events, or walk in to their offices. It’s a historical building dating back to the 1920s when it was a school house.
Last March, as we spent a day in Pacific Beach in San Diego, I spied this door to a beach house, one alleyway from the main boardwalk. I wonder what kind of lifestyle this person must lead. Is he or she a surfer? Based on the bright red door surrounded by an eclectic mix of decor, I would guess this person values fun and humor!
To me, this represents to the open doorway to leisure.
What do you think about the person who lives here? Are they happy?
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The second door, colorful and inviting, definitely looked like the person behind it was fun loving. Maybe living a life of sun, surfing, creativity. That is what I would do if I lived behind that door.
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Behind that door is tons of equipment for kiteboarding, stand-up paddling and windsurfing. Wish I had a garage like that!!
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I think they are very happy, and fun people. I love the first door and the meaning and connection tied to it.
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Looks like a person who isn’t afraid to express themselves to me! I love both photos, Terri! The community center looks like such a lovely old building.
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It does have some good memories. Hope you are having a wonderful 4th!
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The door of the past is cherished with fondness and pride. This door opened new doors for the future you’re just creating.
Beautiful!
And yes, looks like there is happiness around!
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Thank you Lucile for those eloquent words! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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I love it all 🙂 the Blue one is so full if life, sparkly like the new chapter of your Life! X
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Thank you, I love that!
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I sense some nostalgia in this post Terri. I love that you used the first door, it has such meaning. And the second one is so much fun!!
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Thank you, DesleyJane. You are very perceptive. I was just going to go with the beach door, then I saw the other one.
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I just love that red door (and all they have surrounding it)! I bet they would be fun to know.
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Terri, I love both of these doors!
The first one signifies all the hard work and dedication that you gave in your career …and the second door represents fun and leisure! I bet the person who lives there is a fun-loving and energetic person who has a joy for life! Like you!
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I thought I would have more photos of doors! Thanks, my friend, for the sweet comment 🙂
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I don’t know if the person is happy, but I’ll bet s/he wouldn’t be boring to talk to. 🙂
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I think that second door is certainly interesting. I’d like to meet the person who lives there. It’s amazing what such innocuous objects like doors can say about someone.
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