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[flaming_orchid]

I need to run away for a day or two. Maybe a single day would be enough, but I feel like hiding. It's kind of interesting because I've always been, as Mrs. Ford would call me, a "social butterfly." The Amy I know needs to have every day booked. There needs to be plans for after work every night and the weekends should include at least one date

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[kempdog]

The same thing happen to us when we were house hunting. We would see a house online and the next day it would be "Sale Pending." If this is something you truly want then hang in there. You guys will find something you want. Why are you hesistant to buy a house?

If you need "Amy Time" then don't be afraid to tell people "No" I can't do that tonight. Take care of yourself.

[flaming_orchid]

We just had a serious talk and I don't think we're going to do it. Financially, we're just not there yet. I just showed Justin the numbers on a spreadsheet and we've agreed that this is not a good time for us to buy.

Thanks. You're right.

BTW. Five years ago today, we were in Florence. Can you believe it has already been so long? Every year at this time I go back and read our journal. I'm so, so glad it's still there!

[kempdog]

I'm glad you guys talked about it and made a decision. You shouldn't be stressing youself out about it. Wait until you guys are ready to do it.

I just went back and read our journal about two months ago. It is so fun to read. I am glad it is still there too. I still can't believe it has been that long since we were there.

Mrs. Chevy

[anonymous]

(((hugs))) I think requiring Essential Amy Time is definitely a PLUS! You're going to love hanging out with such a great woman ;). Regarding house hunting - I think it's very wise of the two of you to at least give yourselves a break from it. I rushed into buying my car and didn't forgive myself for 3 years. I can't imagine rushing into buying a house while having trepidation over it. And after waiting you can always decide that you actually DO want to go ahead with the search. Good things are coming your way, Ames and you're moving forward with eyes wide open! <3 <3 <3

[ewokgirl]

I think it's definitely a good thing and a maturity thing that you need some Amy time.

Regarding the house...I dunno. I thought you guys didn't want to stay in Sac? Seems like you'd be putting roots down when really if the right opportunity came up to go out of the country or something, you'd want to jump on that.

[flaming_orchid]

We don't want to stay in Sac, but we'll be around for at least another 2 years. We do want to settle here, but that wont be for a while. The idea was, we buy now while things are affordable. When we are ready to bail for a while, we turn it over to a property management and rent it out. We still keep the write-off and the investment. It sounds like a great idea until the numbers get broken down and the very realistic "what ifs?" come up. We aren't ready for that.