1. We've got a lot of crap. With all our stuff spread out around the house, I have no idea how we fit it all in our townhome before!

2. It's colder at our house than it is downtown. It's only 35 miles, but it's significantly cooler. We have flat, open desert land next to us. So all the wind just whips across the land and our neighborhood gets hit by wind.

3. A faint cow odor from the farm about 5 miles away does tend to make its way to our house (luckily only outside).

4. Even though we have a lot of crap we do still need to buy a bunch of furniture.

5. It's dark outside! After living downtown for 6 months and before that living in another somewhat populated area, our new home is very much on the fringe of civilization. While it's very cool to be able to see the stars and enjoy Arizona's big, open sky, the neighborhood is very dark.

6. Apartment living really sucked! It makes us appreciate our home even more.

7. Even with it being a new home, we have a lot of work to do.

8. I appreciate having a garage. At least the neighbors can't steal our parking spot (like in the apartment parking structure - those rat bastards!)

9. I actually enjoy having some time in the car. When we lived in the apartment downtown, you would turn on the radio and then be at work before 2 songs were over. At least now the drive in gives me time to wake up and think about my day.

10. and finally... So now that we own a home does this make us an adult? posted by jame1030 at 1:10 AM |