Moving ...

So, after a weekend of frustration, I have realized that moving is hard work.  The last time I moved, to live with Erin in College Park, I didn't feel this kind of angst and uncertainty.  Mostly because we knew the areas we liked, knew what was entailed, didn't have huge standards, and just went with the flow.  Now that I'm older, more established, looking to move-in with the man I love and start a life, it's SO different!

Dealing with realtors and appointment times and very specific criteria and commute-time and new areas to live is HARD.  I've never lived more than 20 minutes from where I was born, and now we're thinking of doubling that distance (which may not seem like a lot to anyone else, but to me, who has more sentimental-emotion than most, it's a hard transition).

I'm sure many of you want to help us move.  Here are our criteria, if you find anything in the Annapolis or Crofton areas:

price range of - $1500 - $1800

Modern

Washer dryer/laundry room

Dog

Yard (prefer fenced)

2+ bedrooms, 2+ baths

1400+ square footage

Central air

Patio/deck (prefer)

Good /quiet neighborhood

Parking in front / visitor parking available

Nearby grocery/stores

End unit (prefer)

There is SO much more to say on this issue, but I just don't have the time.  I'll write again soon...