Love Where You're At

Sometimes things don't happen like you planned it or wished for, but then you come to the acceptance that where you are at and what's happening is where you're supposed to be. So after almost 3 months on the market, we decided to take our house off the market...maybe we'll relist it in the spring, or maybe just stay.

While looking for homes in our target locations, there were a couple that fit the bill, but with our home not selling, I began thinking of the reality of the situation. As much as I wanted to downsize and live closer to the downtown/midtown area, there are certain luxuries that I enjoy. Features such as a walk-in closet, a spa-like master bathroom (I really do use that big tub!), a living area for our baby grand, and a garage to actually put our cars in (because it really can get cold up here in NorCal!). The charm of a smaller, older home would mean compromises in these areas, so maybe I really wasn't ready to let them go yet.

As I was pondering these things, I read this article here entitled, "10 Reasons You Don't Have the Home You Want". The first reason, "You're Disorganized", screamed out at me, because even though I had started the process, I am honestly a long way from a well-organized home. I considered that perhaps, I needed to take care of that first. Maybe this was fate's way of telling me to slow down, to appreciate what I had, that I needed to give my home some TLC, and this was not the right time to leave.

So with a renewed sense of purpose, I am embracing my lovely home, aka Chateau L'Acob, and making it the home we want at this time in our joy-filled lives!