My condo deal went firm today!
The week was not as housewise hectic as anticipated but I think that has a lot to do with the fact that I am (not so secretly) super anal and on the ball. Monday was brutal because I made all my phone calls first thing and then had to wait impatiently for everyone else to get their lives in order and get back to me. But by the end of Tuesday I had all my financing approved and all my appointments set up and felt pretty good about life. So now all I have to do is talk to the lawyer (beginning of April), pick paint colors, pack and move. Everything has fallen into place and I can't help wondering when the other shoe is going to drop. But every time that negativity, those thoughts that my life can't be totally fabulous, creep up on me I take a deep breath and say no, I deserve to be happy, I deserve good things to happen to me, and I can deal with any minor bumps along the way. It's not a fool proof plan but it is keeping me moving forward with a smile on my face.
I had my inspection this afternoon and got to see the place knowing that it was mine and it was an awesome feeling walking through the door and thinking, I own this place! It still smelled like old man and still doesn't show well but I have a vision and think that once I paint and nest and make it my own I am really really going to love it. I noticed all kinds of little things I missed in the terror of trying to make a good decision, like the lights over the breakfast bar and how huge the balcony really is. I am excited over really nerdy things like how much storage space there is and the nook with the built in computer desk and the insuite laundry. Not to mention the walk-in closet and the breakfast bar and the decent sized bedroom and the underground heated parking.
My posession date is April 15 and it is going to come quickly. But I am ready and I am excited and I truly believe that everything is going to work out. I will be poorer than a churchmouse but I will have a home and I will feel like there is somewhere I finally belong in this city. Somewhere that I can come home to as a sanctuary. Somewhere that is mine all mine, from the furniture to the decorations to the sweat labour that will go into the paint job. I can hardly wait.
Showing posts with label positive. Show all posts
Showing posts with label positive. Show all posts
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Saturday Six
Nice Things My Boss Said Yesterday
1. That she gets a lot of feedback about my work and it is always positive
2. That she sees me as her go to girl and knows that anything she asks of me will be done and done well.
3. That audits of my work all come back impeccable which means not only am I efficient I am also effective.
4. That my agents see me as a team player
5. That my agents know that even if I have to say no I will a)explain myself and b)try to provide an alternative solution
6. That I always come across as professional, even when having conversations that could easily go another way.
1. That she gets a lot of feedback about my work and it is always positive
2. That she sees me as her go to girl and knows that anything she asks of me will be done and done well.
3. That audits of my work all come back impeccable which means not only am I efficient I am also effective.
4. That my agents see me as a team player
5. That my agents know that even if I have to say no I will a)explain myself and b)try to provide an alternative solution
6. That I always come across as professional, even when having conversations that could easily go another way.
Monday, February 11, 2008
The bottom line is waaaaay down
This whole trying to buy property thing is really really really stressing me out.
Mostly because it is so much money. And I have so very little money. And I honestly crunched numbers and it is going to take a lot of sacrifice to make this work. A lot.
Like no more personal trainer twice a month. Like no travel at all this year or any other time that somehow relates to soon. Very little eating out. Little to no new clothes. My list could go on but it just serves to depress me more.
But I still feel committed to taking this step, I still feel like putting my money towards property I own is better than throwing the same amount of money at a landlord. I just hyperventilate every time I look at the bottom line.
I very definitely need a roommate.
And I am going to have to either a)work more hours at my current job or b)get a second part time job.
Consider 2008 forward all about the scrimping and the saving and the finding free/cheap ways to entertain myself.
I just really hope it is as worth it as I think it is going to be.
And that I can keep up the positive affirmations and the faith that the universe is going to help me achieve my goals in a (mostly) affordable manner if I just believe hard enough.
Mostly because it is so much money. And I have so very little money. And I honestly crunched numbers and it is going to take a lot of sacrifice to make this work. A lot.
Like no more personal trainer twice a month. Like no travel at all this year or any other time that somehow relates to soon. Very little eating out. Little to no new clothes. My list could go on but it just serves to depress me more.
But I still feel committed to taking this step, I still feel like putting my money towards property I own is better than throwing the same amount of money at a landlord. I just hyperventilate every time I look at the bottom line.
I very definitely need a roommate.
And I am going to have to either a)work more hours at my current job or b)get a second part time job.
Consider 2008 forward all about the scrimping and the saving and the finding free/cheap ways to entertain myself.
I just really hope it is as worth it as I think it is going to be.
And that I can keep up the positive affirmations and the faith that the universe is going to help me achieve my goals in a (mostly) affordable manner if I just believe hard enough.
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