Things are changing again. I've been researching houses. Today we looked at three. Three. And it was exhausting. The entire process is incredibly tiring. I've lived in some crazy places. It has shown me what I'm willing to negotiate on. I told James the other day my only non-negotiables was a linen closet and a gas stove. That's not entirely true, though. If we're going to be paying an extra $150 each a month (most likely) then we'd better be getting something good out of the deal. A garage. A yard. A basement. A bigger kitchen. Better windows. More space. More peace of mind.
I liken finding the right house to finding the right significant other. I have my own list of non-negotiables. If I'm giving my heart over to someone else, then I'd better be getting something good out of the deal. A man who loves the Lord and wants to be involved in a church with me. A man who treats me right. Has a job. Has purpose and direction. Has a peace-loving mind and a steady heart and warm conviction. A man who wants a family.
I have to hope I can find these things both in a place to live and someone to live my life with. Lately I've only been concentrating on the house and that in itself is a time consuming and frustrating experience. I think I'll leave the second half of the above blog up to No Accidents and call it good. I know it's a pretty tall order but I have faith it'll all work out in the end...
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