Holy Judgement, Batman! No More Forums For Me.

In this new fangled space age we live in, with all the blogs and pics and twits and facepalms, I are really behind the times, having just started this stupid blog a few months ago. (Poor thing, it really has been neglected. Good thing I'm back ;) So the other night I decided I would really take the plunge into the 21st century and I posted to a forum. WHOA! Craziness, I know! I was feeling a little down and out about some stuff so I decided I would write a post on a newlywed-specific section of this one website I enjoy. I was just looking to get a little something off my chest (nothing big or dramatic, just little struggles of my own) and to hear from other people who maybe deal with the same stuff. I was looking for suggestions on how to deal, a little pat on the back, maybe even a little "hey, it's ok, I totally know what you mean." Well I got one part of that wish right - MEAN. Good gravy, the very first was response was some lovely (we'll just leave it at that, shall we?) reiterating to me everything I said that was wrong and stupid and how I have "major insecurities" and need to "do some serious growing up." Excuse me, ma'am? Ma'am, who doesn't know 2 things about me (except for the 2 things I divulged on my post), has never met me and will probably never meet me? I got a little self-righteous at this point. I think I am pretty damned grown up - married my longtime love at age 22, bought my first house at 23, bachelor's degree, steady job of 5 years, etc. etc. Yep - that sounds like a child to me. Ack! I deleted my post and all the replies immediately. I don't need that shit from a stranger! I should have just opened up to the people who actually give a crap about me instead of counting on strangers to give me encouragement. Alas, I did get a couple of decently constructive replies, including one that was actually kind and encouraging. So that was nice. But I can't do it! Don't have the stomach for it. Not until they figure out how to punch someone in the face through the interwebs, at least. Maybe then I'll come back swingin. Oy!

We are Almost Homeowners!!

Now that we are officially 6 days away from our first home, I've decided to compile a list of what I'm looking forward to, so that when they start happening I can fully appreciate each and every thing :)

-Storage space!!!
-A basement, complete with a laundry area! No more folding, sorting and ironing in the living/dining room. Yes!
-Windows!
-Light fixtures!
-More than 2 closets. Are you ready for this? FOUR. Four closets.Woah baby, we're in the big leagues now!
-Two stories, complete with one beautiful staircase. For some reason, ever since I was a kid I have always wanted a 2 story house.
-Color on the walls. Oh, hallelujah - what a difference some paint makes :)
-A garden ... our red and yellow tulips practically sing "welcome home!"
-Counter space in the kitchen. Oh my, how I love counter space.
-A backyard! Not to mention, attaching the pooch to a lead and letting him explore and do his business without me having to be attached to him.
-A garage ... even if it is only 1 car, it's better than what we've got now!
-Our patio. Cannot wait to buy patio furniture and eat dinner out there with the hubby when the weather gets super nice.

And finally, waking up everyday in my dream first-home with the love of my life and our adorable pooch. Life is SO good. :)