We Have Arrived

I have lived for this day for quite a while. It did not come easily. Every muscle in my body aches, I have bruises in the oddest places, and my fingers feel like they may fall off. However, it is worth every ache and pain.

I joked with a friend a while ago that one day we wouldn't have to lug our laundry to the basement or laundromat. This we decided, would truly be a sign that we made it. Of course, I had imagined that the washer and dryer would be in a home that I owned, but really, I couldn't be happier. We're in a great neighborhood and I have everything that I wanted plus a couple extra bonuses. Behold, the first wash cycle. It contained our sheets that we promptly placed on our bed, which is still just a mattress on the floor. I'm not sure if we'll get the bed frame put together before we drive down to Santa Cruz for Thanksgiving, but that seems minor when comparing it to the long weekend of moving our stuff just around the corner. We also have a few more decisions to make, like whether we'll sleep in the small or larger bedroom. This decision will largely depend on where we find space for Jesse's desk.

So, what are those other bonuses you ask? Well, I now have ample counter top space in the kitchen in addition to a dishwasher. My Kitchenaid mixer can now take its rightful prominent spot in the room, instead of on a bottom shelf. Also, under cabinet lighting rocks! Who knew I could be so excited about fluorescent bulbs? I'm also pretty excited that we are directly across the street from one of our favorite bakeries -- although I'm not sure my hips (or wallet) will agree that this is a bonus feature of our new home.

Here's a sneak peek at our living room that is still insanely cluttered with things that will eventually move to other rooms. Rooms. Plural! It still doesn't seem real. The living room doesn't look all that different from the old place, but we have quite a bit more space. Jesse might even get an ottoman to go with his chair. His excitement over this is akin to my love for the front loading washer. I also have a sweet view from my chair (the orange one on the right) onto 21st Avenue. I think I will spend a lot more time gazing out the window with my morning coffee.