A Slice of Suburbia

With the deteriorating state of this townhouse, the cruddy internet and satellite reception, mold, and impending rent increase, Larry and I decided it was time to search for a new place to live. When we first looked, we really liked a particular compound for its western-style homes and grounds. However, we felt (or should I say, I felt) it was too far out from the main drag. What a difference two years can make. It is still a bit of a jaunt from the areas with which we are familiar, but so much has been built out there, we decided we just need to expand our horizons.

Our 'relocation guy' as I call him, John, showed me three homes in the neighborhood and I instantly liked the first one. Honestly, he probably could have shown me the worse one in there and I would have liked it. The stairs and tomb-like interior of this townhouse have taken its toll on me. I almost got tears in my eyes when I saw one of the two kitchens with all western appliances AND outlets. This means all of my kitchen accessories (blenders, toasters, and George Foreman grill) will work without blowing any fuses.

All of the bedrooms are on the same floor, which means I will actually be able to sleep in my own bed. Carpeted floors will prevent the sound of echoing footsteps and bellowing conversations. There is a front porch and a fenced in backyard with room enough for a chicken coop (yes, three of the blasted chicks are still alive and pooping up a storm in the interior grilling room. They look like little chemo chicks as they are losing their fuzzy feathers for grown-up feathers). The family room furniture is completely hideous and way too big for the room, but I will deal with it. Cats will have to be declawed as it's all leather and I've seen what they can do to fine leather purses.

The girls are excited and sad. They love the new house, but they love their friends in this compound. The ease with which they can just pop over to play will be sorely missed. However, I am certain their relationships will continue and new ones will be formed. As with everything else they've done, they will take Green Lake Gardens by storm.