Okay, so I think we're all guilty of it, but me especially! Lately, I've been really wanting to a buy a house even though I know it's totally not feasible right now. Murad and I have talked about it over and over and we always come back to "let's wait until after the wedding." It makes total sense.
1. Whatever money we get at the wedding we can put towards a down payment, and paying off whatever wedding related expenses, which should only be our wedding bands if we save right.
2. my car will be paid off which equals more money to put aside or to use for unexpected house shit.
3. we will know for sure if we're staying in Dallas. Murad will know for sure where he'll do his doctorate. If we stay in Dallas we are definitely buying a home in the Richardson/N. Dallas area
4. we'll be married and can put our names as CAMPBELL on all the paperwork (minor detail)
5. I'll be done with grad school
Reasons why we want to buy a house:
1. More huskies! Murad and I want more dogs. In fact, we want to breed huskies. We absolutely love Sam & Maya and adding more puppies would make my life complete (& hectic)
2. All our friends are doing it....I'll admit that I want to keep up with the Joneses. Why? who knows. Fortunately, even though some of my friends are having babies, I DO NOT want to keep up with that for a long while. Think 4-6 years.
3. Abby. Right now things are so good with how often we see her. She may even spend a few weeks in the summer here. While there is a ton of space for her to play outside and tons of kids, it's not the same or as safe as a yard. Plus, right now she sleeps in the guest room/office. She needs to have a room of her own when she comes to visit!
There are always so many things I'll want in life. For example, I just received a co-worker's wedding invitation and I was drooling over the paper, the raised ink, tissue and envelope liner. However, I do not have an endless budget (and I'm not knocking those who do), so it's forced me to think outside the box and step out of my comfort zone. It's forced me to appreciate what I have. That's just what I need to do in life.
Things I appreciate:
1. my wondeful fiance! he is the best man I've ever met (besides my daddy) and he treats me so well. I'm so glad we found each other.
2. my family--my parents are so supportive of everything I do. They have always been my biggest supporters. My brother is like the male version of me except with a little more asshole thrown in =) He keeps me laughing and reminds me of what a bitch I was during high school to him!
3. Sampson & Maya--they should actually be number one on my list because they are the closest things I have to actual kiddos. They are the smartest and cuddliest little puppies. Right now I'm watching them play on the balcony.
4. EDUCATION-- I've had so many opportunities to advance my education formally and informally. My parents have always been in to education and have transfered that to my brother and me. My fiance is also into education and sees how much it can impact one's life.
5. Health--I'm healthy. What can I say. I rarely get sick. I exercise. I eat right. My asthma is almost non-existent. I've lost 25 lbs. My whole family has their health, which is good because this hasn't always been the case. Also, I'm very appreciative of it right now as my fiance is in between jobs and thus uninsured.
6. friends---I have an amazing group of friends. My friends are great, except for the fact that they are scattered across this nation. They support me in my decisions. They laugh with me (or at me). They cry with me. They just ROCK!
7. Abby---okay so this list is in no particular order now, so don't think I'm the evil stepmother. Abby is great. She is my little buddy. She reminds me so much of myself when I was her age. She loves to sing, dance and play. She also loves to draw. I just have a blast when I'm with her because I can do all the girlie things together. She's my little mini-me!
8. Miscallaneous--I'm sure there are more things I can put on this list, but I'm not going to do that!
So, it appears that the things that I have outweigh the things I want! I just have to keep it all in perspective and know that God will provide what is necessary for us. He already has given me so much!
There are always so many things I'll want in life. For example, I just received a co-worker's wedding invitation and I was drooling over the paper, the raised ink, tissue and envelope liner. However, I do not have an endless budget (and I'm not knocking those who do), so it's forced me to think outside the box and step out of my comfort zone. It's forced me to appreciate what I have. That's just what I need to do in life.
Things I appreciate:
1. my wondeful fiance! he is the best man I've ever met (besides my daddy) and he treats me so well. I'm so glad we found each other.
2. my family--my parents are so supportive of everything I do. They have always been my biggest supporters. My brother is like the male version of me except with a little more asshole thrown in =) He keeps me laughing and reminds me of what a bitch I was during high school to him!
3. Sampson & Maya--they should actually be number one on my list because they are the closest things I have to actual kiddos. They are the smartest and cuddliest little puppies. Right now I'm watching them play on the balcony.
4. EDUCATION-- I've had so many opportunities to advance my education formally and informally. My parents have always been in to education and have transfered that to my brother and me. My fiance is also into education and sees how much it can impact one's life.
5. Health--I'm healthy. What can I say. I rarely get sick. I exercise. I eat right. My asthma is almost non-existent. I've lost 25 lbs. My whole family has their health, which is good because this hasn't always been the case. Also, I'm very appreciative of it right now as my fiance is in between jobs and thus uninsured.
6. friends---I have an amazing group of friends. My friends are great, except for the fact that they are scattered across this nation. They support me in my decisions. They laugh with me (or at me). They cry with me. They just ROCK!
7. Abby---okay so this list is in no particular order now, so don't think I'm the evil stepmother. Abby is great. She is my little buddy. She reminds me so much of myself when I was her age. She loves to sing, dance and play. She also loves to draw. I just have a blast when I'm with her because I can do all the girlie things together. She's my little mini-me!
8. Miscallaneous--I'm sure there are more things I can put on this list, but I'm not going to do that!
So, it appears that the things that I have outweigh the things I want! I just have to keep it all in perspective and know that God will provide what is necessary for us. He already has given me so much!
2 comments:
that's right girl...keep counting your blessings and all that other stuff will fall into place ; )
luv ya!
well blessings are way more important than desires in my book.
nice blog and hope u dont mind the drive by and do chk me out one day if u can, ill be back.
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