Well, I've been quite busy today.
The cupboards in my house have been bugging me for a long time. I have wanted to clear them out for a long time. But just didn't get round to doing it. Or wasn't in the right mood. And I really have to be in the right mood.
Also, I have to move with a few months (maybe even weeks) time. And I don't wanna have to do it all at the same time. All the stuff that's in the cupboard I cleared out today, and just go into a box, and put right back in the cupboard in my new home.
I know what I'm like. I can get extremely stressed when I have to do stuff I find difficult. Especially when I'm on a time limit.
So I've started today and I plan to do all my cupboards before I have to move house.

                                                                  Our backroom


The reason I have to move is because they will be taking my house down. According to the housing company, my block of houses is too old, and not updated enough. That's according to the housing company. I had an expert in my house who had a look at the state of it. And he thinks the house looks great. Sure, it could use some work on the outside. But I had no damp spots anywhere. It's a very good, solid house.
Also, this house holds so many memories! It's my sons and my first house. OUR house!!! We lived with my parents for nearly 3 years after D was born. This is OUR house. OUR home. OUR safe haven. I'm glad that after we've moved no-one wil be living in OUR house those last few months it's up. It'll be weird and even sad when they take it down. Eventhough by then we'll have moved to a new house.

                                                                     our frontroom


Someone from the housing company recently visited me. They're gonna try to get us a house 3 streets from where we now live. Possibly even with a fireplace. I couldn't believe when she said that! I thought she was gonna real difficult as I have hardly done anything to get myself a new house.
She asked me some questions so she could make a strong case for me as to why I need to stay close by. Like I'm depending on my parents for looking after my son when I work. Plus, as he hasn't got his dad is his life, my dad is a massive role model to him. Also she mentioned my fireplace. She was really positive about trying to keep it. Her thoughts were like, if you can keep it to try to keep your energy bill down, we'll be sure that you can pay the rent. I liked that way of thinking LOL.

                                                                 our beloved fireplace


The possible new house is really nice. It's like 3 streets away. The most importand thing about it is that it's so close to where we live now. D gets to stay in his well known neighbourhood, close to his friends and my parents. I'm really happy about that.
The nice woman from the housing comapny said she couldn't promise me anything but she'd do the best she could. I must admit, I'm really positive about it. And to be really honest, I'm kinda already counting it. It would us having to move alot less stressfull, and painfull. It'll still be sad to leave this house behind, but at least I'm staying close by. And I will get a house and not an appartment.

                                                           My beloved pictures and books


I'm sooo in 2 minds about this moving house stuff. I look forward to the decorating. Buying new stuff. Paint, floor, wallpaper, everything. I sooooo want a new look. But I'd love to do that in this house. I love my house!
I dont want a new house. I love the neighbourhood I live in. Heck, I even like my neighbours. LOL I just want to redecorate. I'm tired of the colours I now have. Tired of the way the floor looks, the curtains, everything.

One of my faves places in the house

.                                                                  My precious pictures


If all goes well, I'll hear more next week. I'm actually getting a bit excited. I just want to have it all over and done with.
I'll keep you updated.