Yesterday I spent more than 45 minutes filling out paperwork. Paperwork that is not even close to complete. Paperwork that could ultimately change our lives. Paperwork that, once filed, will have our house up for sale.
In thinking about it all- both as I was filling it out and after the fact- I realized a few things. First, I'm extremely nervous about this. I have no idea where we are going to go, how it's all going to play out or what's going to happen. Second, this is HUGE. Monumental. And somewhat overwhelming. Finally, third, how are we EVER going to sell our house in this market?!?!?!
I also thought about the things that I'm willing to "trade" from our life now. Things I'm willing to give up for being closer to our families, my work, my kids' school and an area that I'm much more comfortable in.
I'm willing to trade or give up:
* Being a homeowner for being a renter for awhile
* Having my snow shoveled for me
* Having my grass mowed for me
* Living on a Cul de Sac
* Being minutes away from apple orchards and pumpkin farms
* Living around the corner from the YMCA
* Having bears wander through my backyard
* Having neighbors who think it's ok to trespass and cut my roses for their own enjoyment
* Having an HOA fee each month that really doesn't get us much more than grass and snow removal- and garbage
* 95 minute commutes on bad days, 45 minutes on good ones
* Having my yard back to protected land
* Having a good size backyard but even better sized side yard
* Having to miss events at my daughter's current school because it's just too far to travel on my lunch break
* Having to be up before 5 most mornings
* Not being near a train station that can get me and my kids into the city, easily, for a spontaneous afternoon trip
* And so much more
We have contemplated and waffled and argued and every other emotion there is about this next step. It's huge and scary and exciting all at once. It's something we have needed for awhile and something we really want.
And now it's starting to really happen and I wouldn't trade any of this experience for the world!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
What I am Willing to Trade
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2 comments:
I remember you wanting this many moons ago, so this is good to read. Your commute is insane. Getting those minutes spent in travel to spend more time with your family and personal hobbies seems worth it to me alone.
Congrats on taking the plunge and good luck on the sell.
Wow! I imagine it's all very exciting and all very stressful. Can't wait to hear about your home selling adventures!
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