Home sweet home

It’s been a while, and for that I apologize.  But I have a really good reason.

I’m in the process of buying a condo.

There’s much more paperwork involved than I ever dreamed (and apparently the fact that it’s a condominium, and not a house, just makes it that much more complicated).

I have to say that I’m thrilled and excited.  Not to mention overwhelmed and impatient.  This process started at the end of May, when I made a verbal offer and it was accepted.  The closing date is set for July 24.  I, of course, having very little patience, wanted it done in the first week of June.  Hah.

There’s a little bit of bittersweetness about it too; somehow, I always thought that when I reached the point of buying proprety I’d have someone that I was going to share it with.  That I am doing this by myself makes my single-ness seem that much more permanent.

On the other hand, I have good friends who are just salivating for the chance to help me clean and decorate (bless them!  And I hope their enthusiasm continues, as I will definitely need help).  And, since I’m single, I can decorate my home any which way I want – a situation I do not underestimate, having watched many of my married/involved friends squabble about home decor with their significant others.  Nothing but common sense can stop me from painting my kitchen cupboards pink.