"It's going to be very different..."

I rediscovered HGTV last night. I think I'd like to sign up for one of those Design on a Dime-type shows, but I know Peanut Butter would shoot that idea right out of the water. I'm just going to put that thought out of my mind before I give him yet another reason to roll his eyes at my whimsy. Besides, it would be just my luck that I would get a designer that thought it would be a great idea to paint my walls black (like they've done to the poor people in the episode that is currently on in the background).

But that's not going to stop me from watching the shows and stealing ideas for our new home.

I was reflecting on the night we made our offer on the bird house. After completing the paperwork our agent asked us to join her and her granddaughters for dinner. Our agent reminds me of Paula Deen, but with less makeup and no creepy blue colored contacts. She knows several families in each of the neighborhoods we explored, including our future next-door neighbor. I get the feeling that even after this transaction is complete we'll continue to stay in touch with her. I can't help but wonder if this will be the same kind of relationship the Wheelers had with Mrs. Givings in Revolutionary Road.

It's going to be very different living in Small Town, USA.