The Word B

in life we have some very major milestones to pass through on our way to becoming old people. these are mostly markers that are dictated by society and the cultures we live in. for instance, birth is one that all people share, along with the last one achievable- death. but there are many more in between. loosing your first tooth, going to school for the first time, high school graduation, and then to college are all major milestones in life. others are graduation from college, getting married, finding jobs etc.
yesterday, we passed another marker on our journey through life. my wife cherry and i bought our first home. i know that alot of people may or may not think it is a big deal, and really in the whole realm of things, it isn't. still it is a remarkable task and another one of those actions that is sort of a rite of passage in society. today we wait to hear the final confirmation, we are 99% there. then we can celebrate. then we will become concerned and realize that life will never be the same once we have taken on a huge mortgage. but then who cares about the numbers? they are only minor details. i am alive and healthy, and that is certainly the most important part. however, it is a feeling of accomplishment and uncertainty that is am experiencing today. although i am moving forward with a feeling of confidence and anticipation.
one thing for sure is, that i am glad to not be in the house hunting market anymore. dealing with real estate agents is a very unrewarding experience. they are for the most part liars and rats. even though there are a few decent ones out there, i am now from experience, very wary with them all.
the final word will come today. if all is good, then we have 2 months before we move in. the journey continues.