I live with my parents at the moment and have done ever since I came back from Northern Ireland. I was mentally bruised, I was sad to leave my sister behind (especially in view of things that were then still way in the future) and I barely had a penny to my name.
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| The garden from above |
I had registered with the social housing agency as soon as I could, but knew I would be in it for the long haul. The very long haul as waiting for a new home doesn't just take months, it takes years. Fortunately I don't live in Amsterdam, where a wait of a decade or more is the norm. In the area where I live, it would be more like 5-7 years. Still plenty!
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| The living room with view over the garden |
So, when I got the chance for the house that was being lotteried off, I was in it. Then when I was first candidate, I was so happy. But did I get it in the end? Well... on Wednesday I got a phone call. From the housing agency. I got it! I actually got it! Paperwork was fine and as of yesterday I was the new renter of the house by the school.
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| One of the bedrooms, there are 2 more! |
Now for the moving in part. It won't be for a few weeks yet, as the walls need painting, the floors need covering, the windows need covering. Then the storage needs to be emptied and everything put in the house. In a way that I like of course.
But officially? As of June 17th, I have a place of my own...
Hari OM
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Oh Mara darling this is the best news this year!!!!!!!!!!!! It looks wonderful and that garden is ripe for planting of all sorts. Wooohooooo..... YAM xx
That garden is ripe for a complete overhaul first! Although I did spot a lot of blackberries in the back, so that will not come out. Although trimmed back a bit probably.
DeleteCongratulations! We hope you and Miss Oswin enjoy your new home.
ReplyDeleteA giant stop forward for you.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! It looks like a nice place. Can't wait to see it after you move in!
ReplyDeleteMara that is so exciting and OMCs I had no idea of the time and effort that needed to be put into a home. WOW. Patience is the name of the game. I look forward to watchin as you prepare you new home.
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Cecilia
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ReplyDeleteDoing the happy dance for you, Miss O and Brom. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI screamed down the phone when I got told. The poor lady on the other side got a shock with that.
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DeleteHow exciting. I am so thrilled for you. A home of your own is just what you need to move on to the next chapter in your life.
ReplyDeleteExactly. All is good where I live now, but it will be better in my own place.
DeleteJa, daar moet nog wat werk verzet gaan worden!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS! This is very exciting. Hooray for you!
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