Please forgive the quality of these photos. I've been itching to post a home update of any kind, and I'm just now getting a few seconds to sneak these on to the internet, before life taps me on the shoulder, like hey, let's get back to the grind. The past couple weeks have been a blur, and now more than ever I need a vacation!
Above are a few quick snaps of our townhouse (the middle one with pops of red). It's big enough to host guests and for us to claim our separate corners as needed, but small enough for us not to feel overwhelmed by repairs and regular maintenance. It's just enough for what we need in this season of life, and that's exactly what I asked God for when we started the house hunting journey.
I thought having a couple weeks to move out of our apartment, little by little, would be easier than moving everything in one day, but the entire process has left me exhausted. My days at work are spent dreaming about my comfy bed and fluffy pillows, but then I get off and start piling up the car with more boxes, and crates, and stuff. There's so much stuff! By most standards, I don't have much to move, but by my take-only-what-you-need standards? Lots of this stuff won't make it past Memorial Day.
All in all, I'm super happy to finally be moving out of this apartment - it was actually one of my New Year's resolutions. I had been trying to leave for the past couple years but could never make it happen. I guess it just wasn't right until this moment (and the rent increase helped light a fire under my butt)(the new Braves Stadium is already driving up the cost of living, and it hasn't even been built yet).
Okay, that's all I've got for now. More updates soon.
This house is freaking adorable!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Micah!
DeleteAwww...marrying the love of your life. getting married. adopting a dog. moving into a townhome Your life right now is so goals; I was literally tweeting about this the other day! Hey, if you ever decide to host a cute dinner party, I'd be down to attend...will probably be the most awkward and shy guest, but down nonetheless. I hope this move brings your life ease and bliss and many beautiful memories are created here. Hope it becomes a happy, serene safe haven escape from the daily grind and stress of everyday life..
ReplyDeletexo, Chymere
I definitely had to go back and read your tweet, lol. Trust me when I say, it was a JOURNEY to get here - on all three counts. The dog was a major headache as a puppy, the husband and I are still figuring out our groove, and this house? Whew! The knitty-gritty details are a whole different post for a whole different day.
DeleteI've been thinking about starting a series here where I share the ugly side of things that nobody really wants to share online, because we're all too busy sharing the highlight reel, but I'm not sure how to do it without putting too much personal business on front street. When I find the balance between my privacy and keeping it real, I'll revisit the idea.
Thanks so much for the well wishes, Chymere. I always love seeing your name in my comments :)
Looks so spacious and cozy! Congratulations on such a big accomplishment.
ReplyDeleteI remember when I purchased my home and also thought that it would be easier to move things gradually from my townhome instead of moving things all at once. It was a little bit easier since I had a month left in my lease and it sort of served as storage. But I also noticed that I had waaayyy too much stuff since I was able to survive off what I actually had to use with me in the house. And yes, I'm still getting rid of things. LOL!
Enjoy your time in your lovely home. That's such a blessing.
Thank you! We're working on making it cozy, and I'm throwing stuff out every single day!
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