It's been a long time since I've sat down to write something out...combination of lazyness and running around getting other things in life done. That being the case there's exciting news: I'm buying a house! I'm going through such an insane tornado of complex emotions it's hard to really find the right things to say. The process is far enough along that I feel like it's a done deal...but at the same time things can always happen last minute as so many horror stories tell me. It's one of those times where I don't think it's really sunk in... I honestly don't think it will sink in until I am finally all moved (which will be a few weeks after closing since I am planning on repainting the main floor first before getting all my stuff moved in).
3 years ago my mother asked me about saving up for a house when I moved out here the first time. The comment was more made in regards to which apartment should I get. At the time I was single, still young, and saw the house as something I've always wanted but outside my reach. I have friends who own houses by themselves, but the thought of buying a house for just me seemed very alien. Now look at me! Even though I'm not single I'm also not married, I have a kitty-who will enjoy running around in more space- and a boyfriend who comes over often.
The house itself is not without it's few flaws, ranging from minor to major repairs. Most of the big stuff is being taken care of by the sellers, leaving me with needing to do the minor things as well as replace the gutters, service the garage door, and bribe boyfriends Uncle to ground a few outlets. That and do some repainting and things will be well on their way. I might even start packing up some boxes of non-essentials this weekend, (who knows if that will get done as I am battleing some strange shoulder/neck pain) I know things will start sinking in a bit more once the apartment gets packed up....and sink even more when I start painting and buying stuff for those "little fixes". My dream of a garden crop won't really be happening this year. It'll be back to patio crops as the garden needs some work. But I plan to the best of my ability to get things rolling for next year, little by little.
All in all I love the flow of the house. I love the neighborhood its in, and I look forward to figuring things out and fixing things up. I'll be posting a bunch of before and after pictures as soon as I start doing work. Everything is scheduled to close May 5th and I plan on bribing folks to help me move on May 21st, after things have been painted.
It's been an exciting, nerve wracking, stressful, and wonderful process so far. I hope it all continues for many many years to come.
