It's SOLD!!!
Our house has sold, and we are moving out tomorrow. And since I keep getting raised eyebrows about selling the house, here are the reasons we feel we are not stupid for selling the house:
1. We want to relocate. Badly. Neither of us desires to stay in Rexburg any longer. We aren't Rexburg-haters, but Ben feels like he needs to be challenged by living in a different area and working in a different industry, and I can't stand the cold or lack of culture.
2. We are applying for jobs like crazy. Since we haven't had much luck, we've stopped publicizing the jobs Ben's applying for, but you can count him applying for at least 1-2 jobs a week. We sold the house so that once one of the million applications takes, we can move on command.
3. The housing crisis is just beginning to hit Rexburg, and we didn't want to be selling the house when it did. Although we could have waited to sell until we got a job, we felt like we should sell while we had the chance. From the sounds of it, we're one of very few who have sold a house in Rexburg within the last few months, so we are glad that the Lord answered our prayers by allowing us sell the house with ease.
4. Heating this place is ridiuclous in the winter. We'll save a few hundred in heating per month, and we're making quite a bit from the sale of the home.
Selling also gives us hope that we are closer to following Ben's dream. Our 5 year plan includes being butt poor working in the outdoor gear industry, having Ben work hard to climb the corporate ladder, and settling in Salt Lake City, the location of several headquarters for outdoor gear companies. We're working on our 5 year plan. And heck, we're in our early 20s, so let us live and learn on our own!
LOL can you tell I've been getting a lot of comments about how it isn't smart of us to sell? We really did think this through... Thanks to all of you who have been so supportive about our decisions! (Especially you Mychelle, LOL I didn't expect you to be so supportive but you have been, probably because you guys are working so Joe can follow his dream one day too.) So thanks!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
SOLD
Posted by Jennilyn at 4:32 PM
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First off, I LOVE that picture of you guys! So cute!
As for the house, congrats for selling! It's amazing that you did at such a bad time, i'm sure the Lord definitely had something to do with it! That's all that matters! :)
Congrats! w00t! That was amazing how fast you sold it! I just heard the good news from mom today. I think you guys were smart to do it while the gettin' is good. As for culture in Rexburg, shaaah! Not happening! That's what I miss about Arizona, there was so much to see and do. Choices! I miss that place. I think everyone should venture off on their own, away from family. How can you grow as a couple until you have faced hardship on your own without having a "parental" house to run to... instead you will turn to each other! I say, "Rock on with your bad selves!" I'll miss you guys if you move, but it will give me even more of a reson to go visit another place... I've never been as dormant as I am now, and I am itching for an adventure! =-) Let me know if I can help at all!
i barely even knew your house was up for sale. No one keeps me in the loop. But I say kudos to you. Get the heck out of dodge and get a life!!! But please leave the babies hee hee
Yahoo. It's about time Ben had a challenge. Though, knowing him, he'll be made CEO of REI by next year. Congrats!!!
WOOHOO!! go Eatons! We're working on our five year plan too - still stuck in the butt poor stage though, hmmm.... :)
Congrats on selling! Oh and I love your new family picture. Your little boys look so grown up! I love their smiles too!!
Awesome pic! Glad you sold the house! What a relief you must feel! It IS good to sell the house while you can I think. Live and learn on your own...
Tell Ben good LUCK!
P.S. I think REI's job number 3010 sounds fun!
By the looks of the "deleted" posts, you must *still* be getting flack about this, eh? Well, I for one think you are doing the eright thing. DOn't ever let people who think they are "Real estate" gurus tell you what to do--go for your dream! Jared and I took off cross-country back when we had only two kids and it was an amazing and life-changing adventure. I say "go for it!"
We wanna get together with everyone during the Christmas break. We were thinking after Christmas would probably work best for everyone, how does Saturday the 27th sound? Let me know what works for you all and we will get a more definite plan. Call Tyson if you have any questions. 2087163560
Ok we have heard back from a few of you and some already have conflicting schedules with the 27th of December, so if everyone could get back to us and let us know what days work best for you, we will try to find a day that worked the best with everyone. How long is everyone planning on being in town? We are really excited to see everyone.
Quick Idea: How does a New Years Eve Party sound? Weds 31st December
That is just an idea... we will plan on the day that works best for everyone still.
i like the family photo..i love how the boys look like twins still. you have a one mold offspring..hehe..
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