House Proud

Posted on February 24, 2006 by Gene

It has taken nearly three months, but I’m finally beginning to feel happy about buying this house. Sure, I’m still worried about paying the enormous mortgage; but today in particular, I feel good.
The temperature is back to 70°, Diego has settled in and loves spending his day following the sun around the house. I work here in my little home office with the French doors open to the backyard. This has become a little haven, and being able to look over my backyard, green and cool and peaceful, has really calmed me down and helped me relax a bit.
No, I still don’t have a job other than my freelance work. Yes, the cost of living here is astronomical. Yes, I miss my friends an co-workers back home. But at least one part of my decision to move here is working out just fine.
Nonetheless, seeing my property tax reassessment has just undone what relaxation I was able to get earlier.