So I live in an old, smallish house with some problems?

Question

Make me feel better about it!

Answer 1

I live in a small half-duplex, which I am buying. Having been built in the 1980's, it's not new or modern by today's standards. It's a "plain Jane" little place that's more practical than pretty.

My daughter just moved into a beautiful new 2400 sq. ft. home. It has a gourmet kitchen, a wonderful master suite, and nice architectural details throughout. I compare my tiny place to hers, and I must admit - I feel a twinge of envy, (Okay, a BIG twinge) yet at the same time, I'm happy for her and her family.

I just couldn't generate a lot of pride and enthusiasm about my little "cracker box," and then I read an excerpt from Simple Abundance, A Daybook of Comfort and Joy, by Sarah Ban Breathmach. It changed my way of thinking. In an entry titled "The Home of Your Dreams," Breathmach had this to say:

"...many of us think this will only happen when we've got the money to move to someplace else. Surely, it can't happen here. I mean, just look at this place! But let's take another look. "I dwell in possibility," Emily Dickinson confided. We can, too. Don't look at the problems. Search for the possibilities. It doesn't matter where you live at this moment. You may be in a trailer, an apartment, or a house. You may even be rooming in a motel. It may not be your dream but it does shelter your dreams. Those dreams can transform it into the home for which you long. Love knows how to paint, refinish, plaster, wallpaper, stencil, plant, sew, and build, even on a budget. Love knows that whatever you lack in your checking account can be made up by investing time, creative energy, and emotion. We need to learn Love's decorating secrets."

I loved some of the other answers that readers have given you.
Reflect upon those that touch your heart and lift your spirit, and look upon your home with renewed gratitude and inspiration for creative possibilities within its humble walls!

Answer 2

I love my old, smallish post-WWII house ! It does have problems, some outlets don't work, some plumbing leaks, walls are uneven, etc...Sound familer??
You have a house that could be a great and fun home, with old houses you can go nuts with crazy paint, trims, cheap but silly fabrics for the windows. Much more fun than a saltbox newish track house, have fun with it!

Answer 3

You could live in a big old house with termites.

Or

At least the neighbors aren't coming over and asking if the blood was hard to get up or asking if you knew someone die a horrible death in your bedroom.

Been there still there we bought a house from a lady who was too old to really take care of it. The carpet was from the 70's she kept little ankle biter dogs who peed everywhere. You haven't lived until you pull up carpet with 30 years of dog pee in it. Burn my cloths after I was done and took three showers and I could still smell it :( The lady must have been color blind, blue walls, pink walls, purple walls, brown shag pee filled carpet. Had the sewer back up a week after we moved in. Had to replace the water heater.

Got it cheap so I can't ***** too much.

Answer 4

Consider yourself fortunate that you are not one of the thousands of people who endured hurricane Katrina. I'm sure you are a resourceful person who can solve those problems and still have great times with your friends and loved ones. Your house, no matter how small or how problematic, will be blessed during this holiday season.

Answer 5

at least you don't live on the street, or in a volcano

Answer 6

uhhh is it paid for?