House update: Still nothin’.
Unfortunately the house we drove to see in Ocala this afternoon wasn’t a good fit for us.
The kitchen was recently upgraded and the home was pretty and spacious, but had too many rooms!
It was a split-level home and had four bedrooms upstairs and four random rooms downstairs (aside from the kitchen) and we were a bit confused by the layout.
Plus, we don’t have nearly enough stuff to fill that house!
So it’s back to the drawing board… kind of. You see, I haven’t been able to get the first home we saw on Monday out of my mind. When I mentioned my lingering thoughts to Ryan, he shared similar sentiments.
Ryan and I both loved how open and bright the house was and were psyched at the idea of a pool.
Plus, the size was perfect and it has a ginormous yard that’s ideal for Sadie.
We actually drove back by the house and around the neighborhood before driving home. We clocked the time it takes to get from the house to the gym and it’s right around 15 minutes. The grocery store is more like 10 minutes away (not 20, like we originally thought – thank goodness).
It is a little off the beaten path, but it’s not in the boonies and is seriously gorgeous. I would be so excited to live there!
We are now working with our realtor to see if the landlord will reduce the cost of rent or help out with lawn care and then we’ll go from there. Should that home work out, it still wouldn’t be available until mid-August, so we have Uhaul booked for tomorrow and will be moving all of our stuff into storage tomorrow at 10 a.m.
Dinner
When we arrived home from Ocala, I was starving!
A package was waiting on our doorstop and when I opened it, dinner was staring back at me.
I received a box of Fiber One Honey Squares cereal as a sample through the General Mills Pssst! program (anyone can join!) and immediately poured myself a plastic cup full of cereal and topped it with almond milk. (All of our bowls are in boxes.)
Honestly, I think I ate half of the box. I kept filling and refilling my cup. I have a serious problem when it comes to portion control and cereal and ate and ate and ate. Ooph.
Sometimes cereal for dinner is just what the doctor ordered. It tasted delicious and I loved eating a cold meal on a hot night. Yum!
Back to packing. I will be so happy when this move is o-v-e-r! The packing up of things is the worst part. I actually think unpacking is kind of fun, so I’m glad I have something to look forward to in a couple of weeks!
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I love cereal for dinner! But it’s totally one of those foods that I cannot portion!! Its too good to stop at one bowl. Good luck on the continued house hunt!
i havent had cereal for dinner in AGES, wow, tempting
Portion control and cereal just don’t go together in my book!
If the drive to and from the gym is taking it’s toll on you and Ryan, would you ever consider a home gym and treadmill??
Keep your head up! Soon you will find the house of your dreams 🙂
hope you find something soon! You guys are planning on renting a house, not buying, right? If it’s only temporary (as all leases are) why does it matter if the place is perfect? I hope this doesn’t sound super negative, ‘m just wondering!
I’m so glad you are reconsidering that gorgeous first house. As committed as you and Ryan are to the gym I doubt a little extra drive will keep you from going.
Cereal is a great fall back dinner!
That house looks awesome & the pool would be amazing! I hope everything works out, & good luck with the moving today!
Good luck with the house! Having that pool would be so nice! I hope it works out for you! 🙂
That cereal looks delicious! I have to try it.
That house with the pool DOES look pretty sweet!
I love love love breakfast for dinner. Cereal, Oatbran, or Omelets are the best!
15 minutes to the gym isn’t too bad. You could always set up a home gym. Buy some equipment off of craigs list or ebay. I love having an elliptial at home and watching DVRd episodes of my favorite shows while I work out in the morning. For strength training I have hand weights and a kettle bell. Ryan doesn’t quite look like the 10 pound hand weight kinda guy though 😛
Cereal is seriously one of the few things I pretty much can’t keep in my house. I can’t be trusted around it! However, a healthy and yummy cereal may be safe…
I am so happy to hear that you are still considering the house from Monday! The pool and yard are unbelievable!!! I realize you enjoy the convenience of a short commute to the gym and grocery store but I really think you could get used to that. My husband and I are complete homebodies, and having a home and yard that we truly enjoy makes up for the extra drive of living directly in town. I think you’ll be surprised how quickly you can be accustomed to your new lifestyle. Good luck in your search and I’m sure you’ll be happy with whatever decision you make 🙂
I was in a similar predicament this year. My husband and I were looking for our first home in Bellingham, WA. The prices here are atrocious (not as bad as other places, but still pretty high relative to income), but we wanted to stay in town. We loved being able to walk to all the grocery stores, restaurants, running trails, etc. We found out we would either have to buy a fixer upper with a large yard (for the pooch!) or a updated home with no yard. My husband is techy and is in no way a handy man. Plus, with our budget, we didn’t have a lot of money to fix a house up.
In our searches we found a great home out of town (20 minutes) that is brand new, has a great yard and some great views. We absolutely love it! I run in the mornings on the country roads and there is a grocery store (though expensive) about 7 minutes away. The best gym in town is about the same distance away but I’m holding off on a membership for this year since buying a house, furniture, fencing, etc. is expensive.
When I am driving home for work after a long day or want to go shopping, I sometimes wish I was a little closer. But I wouldn’t trade the quiet, the space, or our house for anything.
Hope that helps!
Based on the fact that both of you are still thinking of the house, i think you should do it! you will definitely adjust to driving times and have a piece of mind knowing that you waited to make the decision.
I go through the same decision process when shopping. If i find something I like, but don’t really know if I want/need it I hold off on purchasing it. But if a few days later I am still thinking about the item, I go ahead and buy it. Then it doesn’t seem like such a hasty decision 🙂
Good luck!