homeowner

we're buying a house. it's official.

the place is in east dundee, which is a little bit out there, but still relatively convenient to our jobs and the expressway. it has high, vaulted ceilings, a big bay window, and a staircase leading up to a little loft area and two bedrooms that overlook our backyard area and patio. it has a garage and a long driveway, and, the seller is giving us back 4,000 to install all new carpeting and flooring, due to the fact that the rugs are really worn and the kitchen tile is cracked. after we paint, and after we get in the new flooring, the place will have "new house smell." and that will be nice.

my god, it's scary. this has got to be one of the biggest decisions i've ever made, and definitely the most costly. when i stop to think about my life, i have to take a step back. i'm engaged and buying a house. how did this happen? wasn't i only fourteen, like, two days ago?

if anybody would like to help paint and move in furniture, i will reward you with pizza, beer, and a friendly pat on the ass.