Last Thursday or Friday my Realtor e-mailed me. She found a condo a bit out of my designated area (Lakeshore Drive directly next to the Greenway behind Whole Foods). I was hesitant, but said I'd look (mainly because of the deck). Sunday we looked at the property. Although it is not probably considered "Uptown," it is still close to the lakes. Tuesday I went to look again with measurements and a great friend. We probably spent an hour or two looking at the condo. Since S is such a wonderful friend, she also stayed and talked to me for another three hours. It makes the process easier.
Although the process is easier, my winks were few last night. My stomach is queasy and my head aches. Nerves have gotten the best of me. Last night the suggestion was made we discuss the pros and cons over a glass of wine. I was nervous enough that I may have thrown up! It shouldn't be a big move since I had purchased (or at least put money down) the Track 29 property, but I'm hesitant since it's not a new structure yet new to me. What about the heating and cooling system? What about the old appliances? What about a bathroom the size of my closet? What about the bedroom the size of a bathroom? What about the dip in the floor? What about the tile in the bathroom? What about a place for the cat box? Will I have enough sun on the deck? These last two questions are far more important ("strange but true") than the others.
If things work out, it will add one to two miles to my walk (around Isles). I don't like Calhoun and the "pretty people" who walk it. It looks like Calhoun will be my winter lake and Isles will be my summer lake. Instead of the Coop, I will buy more groceries at Whole Foods. The location could be much worse. Driving to Mager's and Quinn will definitely be a hike, but after my last two experiences at Barnes and Nobles, it will be worth the extra two miles!
Although the process is easier, my winks were few last night. My stomach is queasy and my head aches. Nerves have gotten the best of me. Last night the suggestion was made we discuss the pros and cons over a glass of wine. I was nervous enough that I may have thrown up! It shouldn't be a big move since I had purchased (or at least put money down) the Track 29 property, but I'm hesitant since it's not a new structure yet new to me. What about the heating and cooling system? What about the old appliances? What about a bathroom the size of my closet? What about the bedroom the size of a bathroom? What about the dip in the floor? What about the tile in the bathroom? What about a place for the cat box? Will I have enough sun on the deck? These last two questions are far more important ("strange but true") than the others.
If things work out, it will add one to two miles to my walk (around Isles). I don't like Calhoun and the "pretty people" who walk it. It looks like Calhoun will be my winter lake and Isles will be my summer lake. Instead of the Coop, I will buy more groceries at Whole Foods. The location could be much worse. Driving to Mager's and Quinn will definitely be a hike, but after my last two experiences at Barnes and Nobles, it will be worth the extra two miles!
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