I'm giving up a dishwasher, garbage disposal, and a guaranteed parking spot right out front. I'm getting (squeaky irregular) hardwood floors, a kick-ass bathtub, a room for the kidlet, and a place outside to sit during the long summer evenings. Sounds like a good trade off to me. I get the keys later today. I'm pretty excited, and also nervous. You always find a bunch of little quirks and oddities in a place after you've been there for awhile. I'm also worried that I've bitten off more than I can chew financially. Luckily, I know plenty of places I can cut back on my daily spending--yes, some of those might be coffee related. Now I'm trying to see how much of our stuff I can get rid of. Sometimes, it's very good to purge.
Sounds like a good trade off to me, too. Best of luck in your new digs!
Posted by: Karen | 2004.06.01 at 18:30