June 12, 2009
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Responsibilities
Ever since I got engaged there have been so many responsibilities and obligations that have popped up. I look down at my hand and see such a sparkely beautiful ring but it’s weighing on me. Everyone has asked, “When are you going to get married?” Well, I plan to get married as soon as we can buy a house. Now, buying a house is no easy thing. It takes forever and there are so many details and it takes lots and lots of money. I mean lots and lots of money. We plan on buying the house and having some money left over to put towards the wedding. It’s been almost 2 months since I’ve gotten engaged and it’s go go go! Plus my sister is expecting a little girl in September and that piles on a lot of future Auntie Sekura duties.
The main thing is finding the right place in the right location for the BEST price. It’s scary out there and we’re first time home buyers. Of course there are great things about buying a house, living in a place you own. But there are so many other details that you have to know and be aware of. Closing costs, short sell versus a REO, equity seller, loan applications, inspectors, points, etc etc etc. The BF NOW the Fiancee is one of those people that research the CRAP out of anything to get the best value. Let’s just say that he’s passed that UNWANTED knowledge to me. I feel like I can get a second job as a real estate agent now. I used to love watching House Hunters on HGTV but now I just get pissed. These people in North Carolina, Texas, or Michigen BITCH about home prices and lot sizes and privacy. Well, come to Orange County, California and see what you get for your money. VERY LITTLE! Sigh. I had to get that rant out cause they do get a lot more in those areas then in OC. But, I remind myself, it’s Orange County and worth it.
So the summer will be me house hunting like crazy. I hope we can find something soon. I can’t wait to get married. Notice I wrote, “Get married.” Not plan the wedding. That entails combining American, Cambodian, Chinese, Viet, Catholic, and Buddhist traditions into one event. My stomach already hurts thinking about it. Out parents did meet and exchange gifts. The great thing is that they really like each other (whew) and respect each other.
Now, just to find that house!
