The Move

The move is complete! Things are getting put away. The dust is settling. And life is slowly getting back to normal. And now.....the transition from apartment living, to a 2,600 square foot house! What do you do with all that space? Well, start cleaning for one. Painting for another. And slowly filling it with stuff! I was real sad to be leaving our sweet little apartment. I felt an attachment, after spending so many days snowed-in, hoping to find a job. It was my first place in Omaha, and it was special in its own way, but now I am on to bigger!

I guess I should back up. The roommate bought a house and we moved in May 1. It is not too far from the apartment, and conveniently close to work! Hello lunch at home everyday! The house is large, new, and comfortable, with plenty of space/rooms for guests! The neighborhood is the ideal dream. Where everyone sits on their front porch, waves, smiles, starts up conversations, invites you in for a beer, tells you not to hesitate to ask for any help, children playing peacefully, and yards perfectly kept. It's the neighborhood everyone gets jealous of, wishing theirs was as charming! Oh, and a garage! I get to park in a garage. It's a very safe reassurance, especially when thunder, lightning, and hail, storm down and give the impression that everything in its path will be destroyed! Oh, I love the storms here. Love them. Lighting splintering all across the sky every few seconds, pouring rain, hail, and then totally cleared up. Just keeps you on your toes. Anyway, back to the house.

The previous owners left it immaculate, with minimal necessary adjustments. It's the upkeep and care that will be the biggest challenge. The back yard is pretty big, creating lots of lawn to be mowed, front and back. And in order to keep up with the Jonses, the front lawn HAS to be mowed weekly! And all the other little things that add up when you live in a home, versus an apartment. Pictures? I know that's what you're asking, but not yet! When things are more complete and messes put away, I will post pictures. So, for now, the puppy is barking (oh, did I mention a puppy lives in the house too?!) and I think a walk is in order, since the sun is shining!