I have really enjoyed the comments on the last post.  
The thing I have come to realize about myself is I don’t really love BIG cities.  There is something about being inside that massive tightly-packed urban space that makes me feel very claustrophobic. 
I was talking to a friend yesterday about the things that I like about […]

So Mr. A and I are continuing our due diligence on the move or don’t move thing.  I have learned a very valuable lesson in this quest for information:
Where we live is insanely cheap for the amenities and lifestyle we have.
Or rather, big cities are insanely expensive.  Seriously. 
I have been researching San Francisco, Chicago, and […]

I have had blog block in a bad way over the past two weeks, so I am resorting to a meme.  Since I spent all day today doing home repairs, the house meme: 
 
When you walk in your front door, which room do you enter?
Our front door enters directly into the staircase.  I don’t know why […]

Every two or three months, it occurs to me to look at our finances*.  This occurance is usually followed by several days of me freaking out, swearing to never shop or eat out again.  I also spend those days following Mr. A around saying things like “You are spending too much money on your work lunches! […]

I am somewhat embarrassed to admit I am ecstatically excited about the new season of Real World/Road Rules Challenge.
I can remember watching the first season of Real World when I was in high school.  My interest has waxed and waned over the years, but generally speaking, Real World is a show I have watched for […]