I don't usually mind our apartment. It's the perfect size for us and I've never wanted to own a huge living space unless I had a huge family. Plus, it's in a great neighborhood and is located close to where I catch the bus and where my hubs works and within walking distance to my sister's. All great qualities that, most of the time, overshadow the fact that it's falling apart and is on the verge of becoming a trash dump (a dump for which I pay practically a quarter of my yearly income).
But on these nice days, I would love a deck with a fenced in yard for Evan and the dog.
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When it's nice out, I make sure to pop Evan in the stroller and take Dolce on a nice, long walk.
We live in a beautiful neighborhood with bike paths through the woods and two lakes close by that you can walk around. The neighborhoods are pretty to walk through and there are always runners and bikers and walkers out enjoying the weather. However, for some reason, no matter how many walks I take, I still can't get enough fresh air. I get back to my apartment and still want to be outside. We have a small balcony off our living room but it's not really conducive to sitting. The mosquitoes are horrible because the trees are so close (practically on top of the balcony) and Evan can't really crawl around and play out there. It's not as fun as BBQing on a deck and spending all day outside in the yard.
I mean, if I had an outdoor space like this one, I'd spend all summer out there! So nice and relaxing and Evan and Dolce could play in the grass and have a grand ol' time.
We live in a beautiful neighborhood with bike paths through the woods and two lakes close by that you can walk around. The neighborhoods are pretty to walk through and there are always runners and bikers and walkers out enjoying the weather. However, for some reason, no matter how many walks I take, I still can't get enough fresh air. I get back to my apartment and still want to be outside. We have a small balcony off our living room but it's not really conducive to sitting. The mosquitoes are horrible because the trees are so close (practically on top of the balcony) and Evan can't really crawl around and play out there. It's not as fun as BBQing on a deck and spending all day outside in the yard.
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I'm assuming one day we'll be able to afford a nice, little house. I'm not interested in a big house, just something small like this. I love the bungalow-style house!
Maybe when we move out of this ridiculously expensive location know as the DC Metro area. My good friend lives in Omaha and was selling her house for $64,000. Umm, you can't even buy a parking spot for that much in the DC area, let alone a living space. And she had an adorable little house, not a cardboard box. I don't need a big house, just a small three bedroom, two bath with a yard. In a family-friendly neighborhood. I like the house below, but the fact that all the houses have bars on the windows in that picture make me think it's not so family-friendly.
I've been hesitant to buy something here because I've always felt like I didn't want to settle here (and because we can't afford anything). But maybe after nursing school we'll move somewhere we'll want to stay and I'll make enough money to get a loan on a house (and the houses will be cheaper). Not sure how that will work if I'm taking out more loan money for nursing school, but one can dream, right?
Obviously you shouldn't covet what you don't have, but it would be nice to own a house one day. And then we could fix it up the way we wanted and wouldn't always have the cheapest fixtures (which is what people do when you rent - they put the absolute cheapest stuff in the house because they don't want to waste money on a rental).
Until then, I'll be glad that at least we have a great neighborhood and places to get outside (as many people don't even have that). And we'll just spend afternoons at the park.
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What is your dream house?
What is something that you dream about buying one day?
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Obviously you shouldn't covet what you don't have, but it would be nice to own a house one day. And then we could fix it up the way we wanted and wouldn't always have the cheapest fixtures (which is what people do when you rent - they put the absolute cheapest stuff in the house because they don't want to waste money on a rental).
Until then, I'll be glad that at least we have a great neighborhood and places to get outside (as many people don't even have that). And we'll just spend afternoons at the park.
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What is your dream house?
What is something that you dream about buying one day?
Kattrina - realizing a dream starts with having a dream. You are wise to visualize and determine exactly what you desire in a home. Most people edit their dreams to fit their existing limitations however it you dream it, internalize it, desire it and work for it -- somehow it will manifest. Trust me on this one. So keep on dreaming - and one day a nurse will live in an adorable little three bedroom bungalow with her hubby and children!
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