A New Chapter Begins

I've been away from the blog for a while because all I wanted to write about was how stressful house-buying is, and I couldn't put that out there publicly while the process was happening. Well, as of one week ago, that dilemma became mute. I am officially a homeowner! And it is nothing short of a miracle.

Financially, it squeezed everything I had and then some. Beyond that, it was a huge emotional life step, one that's honestly still sinking in. I've never owned a house before. The prospect of owning one by myself is daunting, liberating, and bittersweet.

I so wish that Kaz was with me to enjoy this milestone and that we were buying it together. I also know that he is beaming with pride and joy to see me settled in a safe, secure environment, great community, and with a smart investment.

My hope is that owning this house won't be a distraction, but rather a jumping off point for (literally) the next chapter of my life. I have to force myself to stick to that, but I feel confident that I can do it.

Part of what got me through the house-buying stress was editing and writing my book. I didn't have the mental bandwith to also blog, but at least I wasn't totally uncreative. Writing really helped keep me focused and steady during the ups and downs of the process, which were many. I just kept thinking, "everything is going to be okay."

Here's to new beginnings and a new chapter in life.