Finding love on-line...again!

As you know, my hope is to sell my house this coming spring and move closer to where Paul lives. We both still have adult-aged kids living at home while finishing school, so we're not yet in a position to get married and live together, but living nearly 50 miles apart is way beyond being a problem.

I've been (unsuccessfully) applying for jobs in that area. I've also been looking at real estate. The latter was purely to educate myself regarding the local real estate market for when I'm ready to start looking seriously in March or April. I've learned that the taxes in Paul's area are HALF what I pay out here in rural, eastern nowhere Connecticut. My tiny 1000 square foot 3BR/1Ba ranch on a dirt road costs me nearly $3000/year in taxes, for which I get no city-provided services such as water, sewer, garbage pick-up or a local police force. It's crazy!

I suppose I've been playing with fire. Maybe it was bound to happen. Perhaps you've already predicted what I'm about to tell you...

I've fallen hopelessly in love with a house I met on-line. It is exactly my style, from the wrap-around farmer's porch to the red and white kitchen. There's even a garden shed that matches the house...right down to the little farmer's porch! Hardwood floors, cherry cabinets and a big yard where I can plant to my heart's content. Paul drove by it today and said it's even better-looking in person. (That rarely happens with these on-line attractions.) He said the neighborhood is great - quiet with big older homes. It's away from the urban rush but still close to highway access.

The pressure is on now. I HAVE to find a job. I HAVE to sell my house. I HAVE to buy this house. OMG, it's just too cute!

I'm obsessed...