New House

As many of you know, I bought a house when I moved to State College. What a whirlwind experience that was!!! My parents and I came up the first weekend in July to try to find me a place to live. We visited a couple of apartment complexes and drove all over Centre County looking at houses. We must have seen a dozen or so in the course of two days. Of all that we saw only one really fit my budget and other preferences. After thinking it over for a few days (about 3 or 4), I decided to make an offer. A week (and a few counter offers) later the sellers and I came to an agreement. Money was wired and faxes were sent back and forth. On August 7th (my realtor's birthday) we had the closing and I moved in.


My dad had come up with me a few days earlier (for home inspections, etc.) and the two of us spent the next week unloading the U-haul and getting the house ready. My mom joined us a few days later (with the cats). I can't say how much I appreciated their help with all kinds of projects that week: painting, yard work, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry (notice the new steps my dad built for the door in my carport). Even though they're back in Indiana now the work continues here. In fact they've signed on for another go over Thanksgiving. This time we'll be installing a Pergo-like floor and a microwave...and a few other things if we have time (unlikely, but a girl can hope).

This place has a spare bedroom, so if you ever find yourself in the geographic center of Pennsylvania, feel free to crash here...especially if you're willing to "pay" for your room and board with a little elbow grease and/or good conversation:)