Home sweet home

Now we don't have to worry about where we have to live after we are married. Under unfortunate circumstances, we were fortunate enough to get an apartment in Jersey City for a good deal. Vin's aunt had passed away recently and since the landlord was a friend of the family, he is renting the apartment to us for the price that Vin's aunt paid (which is very cheap, dirt cheap). It has a kitchen, dining room, one bedroom, a living room, bathroom, and a small room on the side. The apartment comes with a washer but no dryer due to electrical issues. The apartment also comes fully furnished with Aunt Mary's furniture. We can save money for the house and the furniture for that new house. Thank you, Aunt Mary, and God rest your soul.

I am so excited about the idea of having my own place. As all my friends and family know, I have lived with my parents for 36 years, (36 good years or otherwise, I won't be living there as long). Yet, the whole idea of having my own place excites me. Unfortunately, I won't be able to furnish it the way that I would want but it will be our place.

Since Vin has to move out of his old place by July and we have this apartment, people have been asking whether I will be moving in with Vin before the wedding. I politely say, "No". I like the whole concept that we are starting our life together as a married couple with the act of living together for the first time. I know how people say that they would rather live with each other beforehand to see if they are compatible for marriage. I believe that it really doesn't take living together to figure that out. I already know a lot of Vin's habits and Vin knows a lot of mine. Nothing will come as a big surprise. Marriage has to be about commitment and compromise. Vin and I are willing to do both so living together should work out. Eventually ; )