I can't answer that question for you but I can give you something to think about. I read an article today that may give you another way in looking at your living space and assessing if a new home is for you.
The article was in a real estate magazine called "Realtor" (January 2011 edition). Standing out from the many articles was this one particular story on the last page of the magazine. After reading it, I think it should have been the first article in the magazine with the whole magazine dedicated to the issue of "home".
Mary Catherine, a cultural anthropologist, author of Composing A Further Life: The Age of Active Wisdom, recounted what her home, which she has owned for 50 years, means to her. I loved that an anthropologist had something to say on this issue. Just goes to show you that the concept of "home" is at the center of our universe and impact all aspects of our life.
After taking trips required because of her anthropology expeditions,Mary Catherine would notice upon return to her home things like the trees in the yard being substantially taller.Does that happen to you? perhaps you notice a bush in the yard which appears much different than a year ago? She even noticed how different the land looked to her depending on which child she was taking a walk with.
Mary recounted how decorative changes were made in the homeb because of the changing interests of the family. Her artwork was from items passed down in the family, down to the Christmas tree ornaments from every era of her life.
She also noticed some of those odd places in the home which the family would become creative in decorating to meet their needs. Do you have some area of your house which you don't like and have decorated in order create an illusion?
Also, I liked that she wanted her home to reflect what "she liked" instead of what is trendy. She fell in love with the design of "her home". Do you have favorite spaces in your home? or do you wish you had that special room for your crafts or hobbies?
Mary was asked how she would use her anthropology background to help realtors. And I think some of what she said could give you something to think about.
Here's what I believe she would ask: do you entertain? do you entertain formally or informally? what about working from home? do you cook alot or very little? do you have overnight guests? do you have a bathroom which works for your family?
These are just a few questions. But, you get it don't you? I'm sure you can think of other things: look around and be honest about if your home truly meets your needs. Do you need more space for parties? do you need additional private space for your hobbies, do you hate some of the rooms in the home which go unused because of their location or "feeling"? would you entertain more if your home had more space? does your home make you feel happy?
Questions like these are clues. If overall you think your space does not feel "homey" nor makes you feel comfortable it may be that one solution could be looking for another home. Be honest with yourself; your home depends on it.
How you feel in your space?
Great story Realtor Magazine and thanks to you Barbara Ballinger for this story.
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Willie
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