We closed on the construction loan for the new house last Friday, which means they can start construction!!
As that process starts I'll post some pictures so everyone can see. We also selected the lighting last Friday, which was tough. We have selected the stone, roof, exterior paint colors, appliances, plumbing and now the lighting and out of all those the lighting was the toughest. This Friday we are scheduled to select flooring (wood, tile and carpet). That leaves us with color of the concrete floors, counter tops and cabinets.
When we had our house built in Maryland it was not considered a custom home, so you had a couple of options but no where near what we are experiencing for this house. We had to pick out the outlet and light switch plates, not that there are a lot of options but just things that we didn't even think about. The lighting by far had more options than I could even imagine. But so far we have been very lucky to work with some great folks that definitely know their products which has made it easier.
It's also been 12 weeks since my back surgery. If you are reading my workout blog then you have read some of this. I have developed some concern about my back and just worry (of course I worry) that I'm pushing my back too hard. My only evidence of that is a bit of soreness that has lasted a couple of days. It's sore not pain - so I decided to do a light workout on Sunday and change my day off to yesterday and while I'm feeling better, the worrywart in me just wants to be cautious. I have no interest in going through that level of pain or having to deal with another surgery so I just want to be super cautious. I also know that I have a tendency to push myself a bit too hard and then have to back track which I just need to keep in check.
No real change in the job search, which is also frustrating but I know that it takes time and I need to have some patience, which everyone knows that is not something I have a lot of! But I have to admit since I have one of my besties coming to visit next week I am a bit excited not to be working that way I can truly enjoy her visit.
It's also been 1 month since we sold on our house in Maryland and this coming Thursday will be 1 month since we have been living in Texas. Wow time flies!!
“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt
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