We looked at yet another house today, about 8 months deep into our search.
Granted we only sold our house 4 months ago, but it still feels like a lifetime. We decided this time to be really picky, to not let any of our “must haves” fall through the cracks. Since we only lived at our last house for just over a year, and the one before that, about 3 years, we aren’t interested in choosing another house that’s almost what we want when we move in, and soon after, not what we want. So for now we are renting month-to-month and trying to take our time. A coworker of mine joked the other day that I must be pretty used to temporary living, and partially that is true. But I’m also really, really tired of it. A large portion of my belongings are in storage, and a lot of what isn’t is still packed, thinking optimistically that I’ll be moving it all soon anyway. I think the hard part is that most of the houses we see, I start to build up in my head, thinking about where Kellan will go to school, which grocery store we will shop at, which room will we use for toys, etc. And again today, I pictured in my head that I could be living just 5 minutes from my teaching partner, having a 20 minute commute, stopping at that great local restaurant for their vegetarian Ruben on my way home some night... but again, it wasn’t the one.
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3/3/2019 08:17:02 pm
Ugh! I'm sorry you're still searching. Something will come up when you least expect it. You're right, if you settle for something you don't really want, you won't be happy. Keep searching!
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Teri Keys
3/3/2019 08:17:36 pm
It's has to be a bit difficult at times living in your 'temporary' home. But, I'm sure once you find 'the one' it will all be worth it. I agree with you though. If I'm choosing a long term home I definitely would not want to settle. Good luck to you!
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3/3/2019 09:04:12 pm
You'll find the perfect one I know it.. It might take awhile but I'm glad you are being picky and waiting for the perfect one.. Hang in there!
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