No crazies for me
Posted by: Liz | From: November 28, 2007
I think it's clear that this whole NaBloPoMo thing has been an experience of quantity over quality for me. I know I wasn't writing epic, must-read posts, but I have to think a few of those is better than this smattering of whatever comes out of my brain right before I head to bed and realize I haven't written anything and run down to the computer trying to think of hilarious anecdotes. Clearly, the world has been conspiring against me and keeping all the hilarious anecdotes to itself during this November. Where are the crazy bus people? The weirdos at the supermarket? The bizarre sign on my way to work? Nowhere, that's where. It's a cruel joke on me.
I'm sure I wouldn't share this tidbit of news with you until it reached a later stage, but as you can tell, I'm a little starved for material. So, here you go: J and I are starting to look at houses to buy. Aren't we very adult? We've spoken to a realtor and brokers and are narrowing down neighborhoods and house desires. It's all very exciting. I know I am done with renting because I can't get myself excited to do anything with our place. It's very cute and all, and I had big dreams for the garden and paint schemes and such. We have done exactly zero of that. We never planted a garden, because why spend all that time and money on something that's not ours? We never painted over the ugly green in our bedroom because it was time consuming and, eh, we weren't there permanently. (Consequently, we never hung pictures in the bedroom because we were waiting until after we repainted.) In any case, I'm ready to care about a place. I'm ready to own it and do nice things to it because it's ours and we'll be there a long time. That's no guarantee we won't procrastinate buying lawn furniture, but now you know what to get us for a housewarming gift.
Congratulations! I know what you mean about being done with renting. I hope the buying process goes smoothly.
Posted by: Emily at November 29, 2007 11:20 AM
Congrats! I hope you post pictures. (We're thinking of moving in January and buying a house, and I'm a little house-obsessed right now...)
Posted by: tracy at November 29, 2007 3:28 PM
I have a REAL problem with the "NaBloPoMo" word. Visually at least. I kind of get sick looking at it.
I could write everyday for a year, but once it's required, my mind would just dry up. It's very resistant to structure sometimes.
Now is a GREAT time to get into the Real Estate Market especially if you dont have a house that you need to sell. Good Luck!
Posted by: Steakbellie at November 30, 2007 1:04 PM
Hi Liz!
I'm so happy to hear you are house hunting. Oh but for a yard...
I've never been to Denver. Maybe when you get a house, I will come and visit!
Posted by: J at December 16, 2007 4:08 PM
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Homeownership is the best!
Posted by: Brion at November 29, 2007 8:20 AM