Home: Month 1 vol 1

Follow me on a 12 month journey, from house to home. This is my space to reflect on the process of becoming a first time homeowner. I can't always promise pictures, or even paragraphs, but I can promise a true look at this season of life, and my exciting purchase.

Where it all Began:
 I signed for my house on Dec 18th. Not as scary as I imagined, but definitely the most adult I have felt in a long while. In true Sabrina fashion, that night I had friends over for a "painting party/project night"! And from there the next 2 weeks were like off to the races! Moving and holidaying was quite the combination. It was a holly jolly, packing and snacking good time, and I used the 2 weeks "off" to pack in a ton of things at the house. I readily admit that first week I went to Wal-Mart or Home Depot every SINGLE day, but I've mellowed out now. It's just a lot you need going from a 1x1 apartment to a 3x2 house with a bonus room.

January 1st welcomed 2020, and in my new mindset, I enjoyed time with lifelong friends, then all I wanted was to be home. That's something I was not imagining. Just how much I love to be at my place:)

Adjusting to the house has been pretty smooth! One thing I did not account for was my body adjusting to the nature that surrounds me. There are all types of plants and bushes and critters in my new neighborhood. So I had 2 itchy allergic reactions, before I changed my habits. So now I take allergy meds daily, wear work gloves and long sleeves if I will be out side doing yard work etc. And it's helped a lot!

I have planned my official housewarmings in February, but January started me having small groups and individuals over. It's different hosting in a new space, and so I would find myself frustrated over tiny things like, running out of napkins....just to find a whole package, in a random spot, that I just had forgotten. But I have loved showing my house to friends and family. It's cool seeing their reaction to this dream come true.

To wrap it up, I've developed patterns for cleaning, and bill pay. I've unpacked all but 1.5 boxes. I've not hung too much stuff up on the walls (still figuring that out). I've hammered, and youtubed, and gotten help and new knowledge on keeping my home in tip top shape. One example, is that you need to treat your septic tank once a month with something like Rid-x. Who knew??

So there you go January. Thank you and I look forward to the next 11 months of life.