About 18 months ago I moved to the next town. I left the place I'd been happily renting and found a place close to the job I had taken.

It didn't work out. I didn't like working for a living - 9 to 5 - what is that about!!! And I didn't like the town I'd moved to.

I found myself continually wishing I hadn't given up my nice place. When my kids (who'd stayed in the original town, living with their dad) demanded I return to them, we started talking about where we could live.

We all loved that original place. I decided to ask for a place in the same street. I waited and waited until I felt it was the right moment and then I walked into the real estate agents to ask what they had available.

"Funny you should come in today," they said. "Your old place has just become vacant. Would you like to move back in?"

Um, yes.

And the best part? While I've been away the owner has completely renovated.

I love it - congratulations!

I agree with Tom's comment about "this or something better" and would like to add that it sure seems like you exercised "inspired action" too!

Congratulations, the term "That or something better" comes to mind!