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Moves, regardless of how short the actual distance, make me horribly sentimental. You'll scoff, I know, because could you imagine me as the sentimental type?
Me. The one who has no qualms donating childhood mementos (Toy Story's worst nightmare) and cleaning out my parents' home of clutter when they're out of town. The one who wants to bin everything in a random fit of frustration and anger - just get it all out and out of my sight before I have to dust another flippin' tchotchke. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up's got nothing on me.
But here I am, all the same, getting maudlin about someone else's upcoming move literally down the street from his current apartment. It's the closing of a chapter, an end of the beginning of something. It's a period that I'll be able to remember fondly, but not one that I'll be able to visit EVER AGAIN. Awfully dramatic, Rooth. He optimistically tells me that it'll be the opportunity to make new memories and a new start! I heave a sigh and try to memorize the layout and feel of every room.
The move isn't to a quaint cottage like the one I'm sharing today but all us real estate junkies can dream all the same, right? I'm guessing this neighborhood is crawling with itty bitty masked superheroes and ghosts come Halloween, but inside, it's all tranquility and a blank canvas. I'd gladly take the children's playroom off the kitchen and turn it into my very own studio or my very own roller rink. Don't tell me you wouldn't want to skate all over those concrete floors.
Me. The one who has no qualms donating childhood mementos (Toy Story's worst nightmare) and cleaning out my parents' home of clutter when they're out of town. The one who wants to bin everything in a random fit of frustration and anger - just get it all out and out of my sight before I have to dust another flippin' tchotchke. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up's got nothing on me.
But here I am, all the same, getting maudlin about someone else's upcoming move literally down the street from his current apartment. It's the closing of a chapter, an end of the beginning of something. It's a period that I'll be able to remember fondly, but not one that I'll be able to visit EVER AGAIN. Awfully dramatic, Rooth. He optimistically tells me that it'll be the opportunity to make new memories and a new start! I heave a sigh and try to memorize the layout and feel of every room.
The move isn't to a quaint cottage like the one I'm sharing today but all us real estate junkies can dream all the same, right? I'm guessing this neighborhood is crawling with itty bitty masked superheroes and ghosts come Halloween, but inside, it's all tranquility and a blank canvas. I'd gladly take the children's playroom off the kitchen and turn it into my very own studio or my very own roller rink. Don't tell me you wouldn't want to skate all over those concrete floors.
A good first chapter draws you in and sets the stage for a great second chapter.
ReplyDeleteNice house, I really like the porch!
PS - My favorite opening move is King's pawn. :)
I'm not a sentimental person too, but I hear yah, Rooth. I hate moving because of the reason you just said. Anyhoo, I do love how simple this house looks on the outside, but that interior...wowee!
ReplyDeleteoh, the kitchen! <3
ReplyDeleteps. I totally feel you on the moves thang but since I'm a sap and cry at literally almost anything, it kinda makes sense. ;)
That home office looks like an art gallery waiting to happen.
ReplyDeleteAnd hey, not being a fan of clutter doesn't mean you cannot be hit with a bit of nostalgia every now and then ;-)
Change is hard. I'm not sentimental but I don't embrace change as easily as others. Nevertheless, if I could live in this house, I'd embrace it faster :).
ReplyDeleteI really like the backsplash and sink in the kitchen. Change is hard, no matter what it is so it's understandable {I'm super sentimental so that doesn't help}.
ReplyDeleteDo you like to wander around in the dark to prove that you've memorized a place or is that just me? It's probably just me...
I do get a bit sentimental about moving too. Although usually excitement about the new place helps me get over it quite quickly
ReplyDeleteI think what makes us incredibly sentimental is not the place itself, but all the memories that were - and all the things that "could have been"... not that they "can't be" somewhere else. It's just mourning the possibilities and the memories of course :)
ReplyDeletei am going through a tidying phase, thanks to that book, hehe. i am such a nostalgic and sentimental person that it is hard for me to let those items go, especially the ones from my late father.
ReplyDeleteWow, you're moving. Sorting out stuff can be very therapeutic and emotional one. The period of change and transition is never easy but wishing you a relaxing, stress-free one. Cheers to new beginnings
ReplyDeleteHa! I do . . . I do want to skate over those concrete floors! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I suppose this will come as a surprise to no one--moving makes me a bit melancholy as well.
I hear ya, Rooth. I hate change - even if it means change for the better.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Az.
Oh my gosh, that sink. I'd love to have it in my own kitchen. And oh a roller rink. Reminds me of elementary school! ;)
ReplyDeleteI get a little sad at moves, but I'm always excited for new possibilities. Good luck to your friend!
ReplyDeleteMoves always make me feel weird. I love that kitchen sink, so cool!
ReplyDeleteI don't feel that way while moving, but all of my memories with my significant I can associate with which apartment he was in... I remember this more vividly than the apartment I was living in at the time. So it's definitely not just you!
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Girl, I think you seriously may have just found my dream home! When can I move in?! :-)
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