My First Home

I was a single 26 year old guy when I made the decision to buy a house. I remember the day vividly when I chose the lot I wanted to build on.  It was October of 2002 when I signed the paperwork to start building.  My closing date was March 13th of 2003 and I was excited to have in my possession the keys to my new home.  Of course my hand was all numb from all the signing I had to do at closing but it was worth it.  I have had several roommates which had its pros and cons.  The pros were mostly the income received from rent money and the socializing at home.  The cons were lack of privacy and the increase of wear and tear on appliances and things around the house.  The house has seen many cosmetic changes especially since I have been married.  Solar screens have been placed on all the windows.  They look good and serve a purpose as they help keep some of the Texas heat out.  Most of the light fixtures have been replaced.  All the door knobs have been replaced. The vinyl flooring has been removed from all the bathrooms and replaced with tile.  The carpeting has been removed from all the common areas and replaced with laminate flooring and rugs.  The landscaping has been completely redone.  All I can say is, WOW!  The house has come a long way!!  Buying a home is a very educational experience.  I was at the property almost every day watching the building process.  My biggest regret is that I had the opportunity to build the house on a culdesac.  I chose not to because I did not want to pay the $1,000 premium it would have cost to build there.  That was chump change and for resale, a home on a culdesac has more advantage.  My other regret was that I chose an electric stove over a gas stove.  Most people prefer gas to electric. Overall, I really do like my home.  When I was engaged to be married, my fiancee and I were considering buying a new home by the time we married simply to start new.  We decided against that as it did not make financial sense.  My wife and I do tease ourselves sometimes and go look at new homes on the weekends.  Although it is a tease as we are not looking to move at this time, this too is an educational experience because it helps us realize what we definitely would like to have in our next home.          


It will be an exciting day when our next home is purchased.  In the meantime, I will enjoy our current home.  =)

It's Movie Time!

This year is an exciting year for movies.  There are many movies coming out this year that I just can't wait to see!  Below is my must see list.  Then I will provide a list of movies I would like to see but will not break my heart if I miss them.


MUST SEE!

• The Avengers (May 4, 2012)
• Men In Black III (May 25, 2012)
• The Amazing Spider-Man (July 3, 2012)
• The Dark Knight Rises (July 20, 2012)
• The Bourne Legacy (August 3, 2012)
• The Expendables 2 (August 17, 2012)
• Superman: Man of Steel (December 31, 2012)

WOULD LIKE TO SEE

• Wrath of the Titans (March 30, 2012)
• The Three Stooges (April 13, 2012)
• Safe (April 27, 2012)
• G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation (June 29, 2012)

Why So Many Fail In Home Based Businesses

Ever wonder why so many people that start a home based business fail to succeed?  I believe the main reason is lack of respect for their business. The initial investment to start the business was probably in the range of $200-500.  Not much overhead expenses and as a result easy to become complacent.  What if one started a traditional business?  One involving a storefront location, employees, inventory, etc.  Wouldn't you be more attentive with a traditional business where you have invested thousands of dollars?  Of course you would.  Don't get me wrong. I am a big fan of home based business.  Working from home is such a huge plus.  Just imagine the time you save and stress you eliminate by not dealing with rush hour commuting.  


Of course there are other reasons why one may not be successful in their home based business.  Perhaps their 9-5 jobs are more like a 7-7 job when you factor in from the time you get out of bed, getting ready and the commute to and from work.  Spending time with the family when you get home is important and also time consuming.  


It is time to start respecting your home based business!  If you truly realized the income potential and truly believe in yourself that you can succeed, then you would also realize that the reasons you always felt were holding you back from turning your home based business into a huge success were simply excuses.


So,


JUST DO IT!


NO FEAR!


BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!