Lots of details and no control over any of them.

Those that know me know that I have control issues.  I like to understand what is going on and how I can influence or impact those things.  It seems to me that the buyer has very little control after the offer is negotiated when buying a house.  You are now in the hands of mortgage companies, realtors, utility companies, moving companies and title companies.  And what is a title company, anyway??  So, now I close on my house on Friday and I have no idea what time or how much money I need to take with me.  I suppose those are only minor details!

This will be the first time in over 20 years that I have lived in a small town and it changes some things.  I called the utility company to find out what I needed to do to get my utilities hooked up.  I was getting nervous since I had not been able to get in touch with anyone and wasn't sure if they could get them turned on in time.  So, no worries.  As long as I get to the municipal office before 2 pm they will have my utilities turned on before the end of that day.  That made me laugh.  Wouldn't happen in a large city!!

Drinking coffee

I came back to Tulsa for Labor Day weekend and have OD'd on coffee on the couch with my puppies.  There is something so simple and soothing about that.  The house is quiet, no TV, radio, or other noise.  I can sit on the couch and surf the net to catch up on the things that interest me and read.  It is my favorite way to start the day. 

I can't wait!

Everyday when I get off work I drive by my new house.  I can't wait until we close!  The more I see the house, the more I love it!