Monday, March 26, 2007

Hunting

Hubby and I have been thinking of starting the hunt for a more permanent residence.  I’ve been going back and forth on what kind of residence we should move into.  Part of me really wants a house.  It’s the not sharing walls, not sharing space, having a yard part of me.  Part of me doesn’t want a house.  Part of me wants a townhouse or condo with no yard maintenance but still having the ability to paint the walls. 
Ultimately it’s the yard that gets me.  I like the idea of having a house and being separate from people, but yard work has never been my favorite thing.  I will plant flowers and diligently water them for 6 weeks.  Then, in the heat of summer when they need the most attention, I’m off having fun and all my flowers die.  Also there is the fact that I am allergic to fresh cut grass and mowing sends me into a sneezing fit.
Also, based on present habits, I think a house would be a bit much for us.  We tend to be a bit lazy when it comes to house work.  We would rather head out for a night on the town with our friends than stay at home and clean the bathrooms.  Personally, I’d rather go for a walk then plant flowers or weed a garden.  I don’t know that I want to change that.  I think I would rather stay involved with my activities than stay at home.  And where I would like a little more space or specifically a space just for me, I don’t knot that I want it attached to yard work.
All things to ponder as we start the hunt.  Or rather start thinking about starting the hunt