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June 30th, 2009
I have decided that it is time to get rid of my beloved house and move back into my condo. There are many, many factors involved in this decision. I am now going to sell myself on the advantages of condo-living:
- Pros
- It’s paid for, no more $2500 mortgage payment every month
- No gas or refuse bill
- Able to bike and walk all the time
- Live near Katie
- Right behind Harris Teeter
- No bugs
- No bird poop on car
- No yard work
- Don’t have to do laundry in the dirty basement
- New windows and much more energy efficient
- Don’t have to deal with home repairs so much
- No tunnels
- Cons
- Electric stove, small kitchen
- Squishing 2600 sq ft of stuff into 1100 sq ft (gonna need to rent a storage unit)
- No room for my new fave toy, my gas grill
- No porch (especially no porch to leave packages on)
- No idea what I’m gonna do with all the porch kitties
- No storage
- No more outdoor movie parties
- No big slumber parties
- Will have to paint the condo when I move in
- No more watching the raccoons and the egrets and staring out at the water
- Silly condo association rules
Those are the ones that come flowing right out of my head. I think it’s a good decision, and I’m not nearly as sad about it as I figured I would be. Once I sat down and had the conversation with myself, I realized it was the best and smartest option. Now I’m actually excited to get it all over with and just be settled into my new (old) home.
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Well, I’m certainly excited about it. Neighbors!
Comment by Katie • June 30, 2009 @ 10:44 pm
ALSO: grounded 3-prong outlets everywhere you look
Comment by iso.bot • July 1, 2009 @ 2:05 am
I have a paint brush and could get my hands on a raccoon or egret.
Comment by Aclintonb • July 1, 2009 @ 6:41 am
Being able to walk or bike most places will save you extra money, too. I just moved to a much smaller place as well, but in some ways, not having room for all your stuff can be liberating. I’m still debating whether I will get a storage unit or *gasp* simply sell some of my things.
Also, I miss seeing you.
Comment by Gillian • July 1, 2009 @ 9:32 am