Speaking of living in another country...
Today is "House Hunters International" day on HGTV. I love HGTV. I dream of owning a house so I can do what I want with it, explore my interior decorating urges that I didn't follow through into a degree. The most important things for people looking for homes on islands are the view and a pool. Oh, to have those requirements! I want a view. A pool would be cool, but there's the ocean down the road. I've never been to the ocean. People go on vacation to the Caribbean and decide they want to move there. Just decide. Money is only a marginal issue. Most can spend $500,000 to over a million. Give me a bungalow with a view. Well, maybe a little larger than a bungalow, but a palace isn't necessary. But, I haven't ever dreamed of moving to an island--probably because I've never been to an island and experienced it. As long as it wasn't 100 degrees every day...
Outdoor living. I have been wanting a little bistro set for my patio forever. Can't find one to fit my budget. I'd sit out there and write and read. I'd feel less constrained. The sunken camp chair covered in dirt and webs last summer didn't satisfy me. The railing is high, so I couldn't see a thing--even though the only things to see are other (colorful) apartments and the parking lot. A room with a view. Oh, now I'm sad. And dreaming.
Snickers has found her niche, however. Miranda and Ray brought me their old queen size mattress yesterday, and it's been standing on its side against the window wall since because I'm waiting on the frame and box springs to be delivered (were supposed to come before 4--they have 8 minutes!). She jumped up and has been laying on the top side of it all day. There, she has a window view, she's high, and she's comfortable. I hate to break her heart when the bed can be put together! Oh, oh, oh.
Today is "House Hunters International" day on HGTV. I love HGTV. I dream of owning a house so I can do what I want with it, explore my interior decorating urges that I didn't follow through into a degree. The most important things for people looking for homes on islands are the view and a pool. Oh, to have those requirements! I want a view. A pool would be cool, but there's the ocean down the road. I've never been to the ocean. People go on vacation to the Caribbean and decide they want to move there. Just decide. Money is only a marginal issue. Most can spend $500,000 to over a million. Give me a bungalow with a view. Well, maybe a little larger than a bungalow, but a palace isn't necessary. But, I haven't ever dreamed of moving to an island--probably because I've never been to an island and experienced it. As long as it wasn't 100 degrees every day...
Outdoor living. I have been wanting a little bistro set for my patio forever. Can't find one to fit my budget. I'd sit out there and write and read. I'd feel less constrained. The sunken camp chair covered in dirt and webs last summer didn't satisfy me. The railing is high, so I couldn't see a thing--even though the only things to see are other (colorful) apartments and the parking lot. A room with a view. Oh, now I'm sad. And dreaming.
Snickers has found her niche, however. Miranda and Ray brought me their old queen size mattress yesterday, and it's been standing on its side against the window wall since because I'm waiting on the frame and box springs to be delivered (were supposed to come before 4--they have 8 minutes!). She jumped up and has been laying on the top side of it all day. There, she has a window view, she's high, and she's comfortable. I hate to break her heart when the bed can be put together! Oh, oh, oh.
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