So, the time is quickly approaching for me to get my own place. I know, how silly is that — I should already have my own place? But, I’ve been lucky to be able to live with my brother and sisiter-in-law since I moved to Idaho to get my feet wet and figure out this new state. Well, now it’s time to move on. So, I’ve been talking to my realtor, looking online, and today I even e-mailed the mortgage broker for an appointment. I’m ready for it, but it’s still very nervewracking to think about taking on this amount of debt. But, at the same time I’m excited that I’ll have a place that’s MINE. I’m hoping to be completely moved in before my family comes at Christmas so Tami & Rider can stay with me.

Now come my psycho-analysis stuff. See, taking on this committment means I’m saying that my business is “FOR REAL”. I know, it is for real. But, it means that I’m saying I’m confident enough in my abilities and myself that I know I can pay a mortgage. But, you know what, I have to. I don’t have any other options at this point. I CAN’T justify to myself paying rent to someone for an apartment when the rent is going to be the same as a mortgage payment. I want a house, I want a yard, I want a place that is MINE. I’ll have it, God willing. And, I’ll even show you pictures.

But, you know the really exciting part? When this happens I get to unpack all my stuff!!! It’s all been packed away for five years and it’s going to be so much fun unpacking it! I’ll have my dishes and my other kitchen stuff. I’ll get to put MY bathroom together. Use my bedroom furniture that I purchased and have never been able to use because it hasn’t fit in my last two bedrooms. Oh, I’m so excited.

Till later…

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