Happy birthday, Brandon!
yup. you guessed it. we are taking the plunge (pun intended) and trying to save a little bit of money in these last few months. for Brandon, going from paying 1/3rd of the rent to paying 1/2 is a bit of a step up. but for me, it’s a HUGE step down. other than sharing a grocery bill with someone bigger than me, i will probably save at least $400/month in the new place.
and yes, we decided to both ditch our own homes and start fresh together. after all, it never quite feels right when you move into space that already “belongs” to the other person.
we’re higher up the mountain: further from the beach, but with a better view. and instead of an airport in the front yard, we have our own pool. no second bedroom or bath, but a nice comfy daybed perfect for Kayla (November!) and Brigette (February!). the unit is actually a bottom floor suite with a three bedroom house upstairs that is currently empty*.
we get the keys October 18th. photos will come soon.
but first!
we are off to Miami** for the weekend to watch Sparano try to pull a repeat of his Patriots magic trick. either way, it’s my first time to Miami and my first NFL game!
oh, and it’s our first time together off this crazy little island. let’s see if we can make it in the Real World. ; )
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*which would be perfect for our parents when they come for island graduation in April.
**saving money in rent then splurging on a weekend getaway? i didn’t go home in August, so i figure i’m still well within my budget. heh.
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October 4th, 2008 at 9:21 am
Thank you so much babe!!! I can’t even begin to tell you enough how awesome this is! Best birthday gift ever. I can’t believe we are going to Miami and watching my 1-2 dolphins take on the Chargers. Perfect seats and perfect gift. I am off to study now to make up for the time we are going to be spending together. So awesome!! Can’t tell you enough how much it means to me. I also cannot wait to move in with you. It is going to be great and can’t wait for the friends to come. : )
October 4th, 2008 at 10:23 am
Oh dear…I hope you two can get along in the sunny holiday destination of Miama, Florida! If a weekend away in a destination like that, filled with favourite pasttimes, good food, and fun is your idea of “the real world”, then I must be living in hell :(
October 4th, 2008 at 10:40 am
happy birthday, brandon! and huge congratulations you guys! i completely know what you mean about getting into a new place when you decide to take that step, we didn’t at first and just ended up in *my* apartment. it was so much better once we got out of there and into *our* first place :) have fun in miami! :D
October 4th, 2008 at 10:43 am
Wow! This is great! I am happy for you! Have fun in Florida and happy bithday to Brandon.
October 4th, 2008 at 11:35 am
:-) and :-) I’m just smiling. I live in sunny Florida…feel free to bask in my glorious state. And congrats on everything but mostly on finding love.
October 4th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
So how old are you now Brandon? 14? mwahaha
October 4th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
37-13 or something like that ; )
October 4th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
cool location you have Jennifer. Enjoy Miami. :)
October 4th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
oh wow, a dolphins game, so great, hopefully it’s on tv here. Try to get noticed by the cameras k, wear a watermelon on your head maybe?
How about them riders eh jen?
Have fun you 2. Jealous here, oh well I getti go to the lions game in 2 weeks, that will do…
October 4th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Happy Birthday to Brandon!
And congrats on the move allx
October 6th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
happy birthday to brandon :) and yay you guys ~ what a fabulous move :)
October 6th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Great Birthday present. Hope you had a good one Brandon!
Jen, you guys must have brought some good vibes with you as Miami won.
October 10th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Happy belated Birthday to Brandon, and congrats to both of you. That’s awesome! :)
October 14th, 2008 at 10:47 am
ok with a mention on the blog like this… I have to visit now :)
you know I cant wait… Ill even say Go Big Red (and entertain otherwise :))
October 14th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
Happy Birthday Brandon.
I miss your flickr photos, Jen…but WOW do you ever look so happy. October 18 probably can’t come soon enough. Sounds like a nice place.
Your happiness is so important. Look how hard you work and have worked to get where you are.
BE HAPPY. : )