drumroll please!

ladies and gentlemen, i have an announcement. 

your girl is now a homeowner!   i signed my paperwork yesterday at noon...and my hand is still tired!  i have never written my name so many times in one day.  but i guarantee it's well worth it.  as of this very moment i've been a homeowner for about 12 hours. 

i am packing up the place i've been renting for the past few months.  i am amazing myself that i'm actually throwing away shit.  the packrat in me is working overtime trying to justify keeping things.  however, i want to go into my new home with the least amount of crappy shit as possible. for me this is another step in letting go of old junk (physically & mentally) and moving forward.

and yes, pictures are coming.  hold onto your drawls yall :)

eta: the pics :)

Comments

[Hassan]

Congratulations, sister. I am just as happy are you are. You have taken a strp a lot of us need to make in securing home ownership. Now it's time to let the inner interior decorator out and getting crunk over at the Home Depot, Ikea and Lowes...

Yes, pictures please

[aquababie]

hassan: thanks! it really feels good. about a year ago, i wasn't ready to own a house. i got myself in shape financially and decided to make this happen. if i can pay rent to someone else, i can invest in myself. i got something that i am happy to own, something i can grow into and something that won't have me struggling.

i was at home depot and lowe's yesterday about 2 hours after i closed! i am installing wood blinds and i need a refrigerator. i wish we had an ikea.

[Hassan]

Loving that kitchen. I can imagine all of the action that'll take place there.

You gon' be living outta HD and Lowe's for the next couple of whatever... Please stop and enjoy it and don't make a huff to fill all of your space up so quickly.

So quaint... Making a brother wanna give up his condo search and go 'house'.

[MizJJ]

Congratulations! I love to see black women doing it. Your new home looks beautiful and I hope to see more pics. Congrats again!!

[nikki indigo]

YAY! that house looks great! nothing like having your own place...YOU GO GIRL!

yes, and more pics please...

[aquababie]

hassan: the kitchen was one of my main reasons for taking the house. i love to cook and i need space. this one is fairly open, so i can do some damage. and i won't be in a rush. but i needed the blinds. i have no coverings and i ain't trying to let the world see all my bizness :)

besides with no blinds, there can't be naked dancing! LOL

miz jj: thanks! i will be posting more as soon as i get moved in. these are from when i was checking out the place.

nikki indigo: thanks girl! i am really excited about this.

[Hassan]

naked dancing....

my blog reading for the day is now over

i'll be in my chambers for the rest of the day

[hopluv]

Congrats on becoming a homeowner! It is a great feeling. Your new home is very charming!

[aquababie]

glad to be of service!

my cousins are installing my blinds now! naked dancing will commence as planned ;)

[Gladys]

CONGRATULATIONS, Kiki!!!! I'm so happy for you, girl!! Your home is beautiful! Love the color in the dining room!

[Luke Cage]

First of all, congratulations are maaaaad in order. Funny how you mentioned you'd owned the house only 12 hours and the internet service was up and going! -lol- done like a real trooper..

Second, doesn't it feel like you are signing your life away? When my wife and I went through this a year ago, I swear to you, I thought I was going to fall asleep from signing so many documents. At one point, I even said, the heck with this.. I'm not even reading what these forms were, Just placing my John Hancock on 'em. Great job luv and a nice looking abode...

[Nikki]

Congrats on the new house! So when's the housewarming party? Maybe I'll finally get to meet you.

[HumanityCritic]

Congrats!!! Let me tell you, nothing is better than owning your own spot, and not having to tell women "Shhh, moms is in the other room!!" any more..lol

[aquababie]

thanks all yall! i wish i could have had each and every one of you here to help me move :) now the unpacking begins.

[Lyre]

Congrats! I want to send you something! iwonder if I can send you a gift online. Liek an online shower. See if you can register at Homedepot online! We can have a Cyber-housewarming!

[aquababie]

lyre: thanks! I wish I could have some cyber help more than anything. unpacking is a chore.

[New Napps]

OH MY GOD BABIE,
I recently had the pleasure of becoming a homeowner myself and yes it feels oh so good (but I feel you on the paperwork). It just makes you want to hang pics all over the wall just because you can with no fear of losing your deposit money. I am loving your dining room. That green paint is where it's at. My first move was to have my place painted and I did my bedroom in the the same green as your dining area.
Congratulations fellow homeowner!!!

[Lawrence Ross]

Congrats on the new house!

[cathy]

Congrats on your new home and I love the orange color of your blog, my favorite color :) stay blessed

[khardelya]

gee whiz! i'm all late! congrats, lady enjoy it! do the decor the way you want it...don't forget to post pics!!!!!

[princessdominique]

That is sooooooo great! Awwww, I smell a party.