Why I Will Never Sell My Housefeatured

I sit here, with wine in hand, looking around at the home that I missed so much last week because it was under construction.

I am always grateful for all that I have in this life, but tonight I have so many feelings running through my veins. Feelings of love and appreciation for my amazing support system and my amazing surroundings.

Of course, material things are not what matters in this life, I am extremely thankful that I have never lacked anything. I have had all the necessities I have ever needed and I have earned my stay in this beautiful home.

As materialistic as it sounds, I love every inch of my home. From the pretty little pendant lights in the kitchen, to the cute little vanity in my room, all I see is love.

My home is really just a reflection of all those that I love. My decorations are similar to my mom’s while growing up and my kitchen upgrades were gifts from my longtime love.

But enough of the sappy stuff. My home represents more than pretty things. Like I’ve said before, it represents my freedom. And while I have been in a relationship for over 6 years, the home I own is all mine.

I pay all the bills, I cook in this kitchen, and I am free to do whatever the hell I want to do whenever the hell I want to do it. There are no rules here and that, to me, is heaven on earth.

I will never sell my house because it is my safe haven. No one can bother me here. I have created something that is mine and I am free to come home after a long day at work and just take off all my clothes and walk around, no questions asked.

I will always need my space. My “me” time is my most precious time and my home is the best place for it. Even if I do get married one day, this place is staying under my name. I will always need my space for the sake of my sanity and all those around me.

They say it takes the greatest courage to live alone. I have been doing it for almost a decade. I have no regrets. I do not get lonely. I do not get scared. I do not get anxious.

Living alone is pretty amazing. Do I one day look forward to sharing a space? Sure. But even then, this type of space is completely necessary.

Whether a whole house, or an extra room in a shared home, having your own space can make all the difference. It is the place where all your thoughts can run loud and free.

Sometimes you get into a fight with someone, or sometimes you just can’t hear your own thoughts for an entire day. I sometimes forget to stay grounded and my home is the place that reminds me to stay grounded, humble, and true to my life mission.

I love myself more than I would like to admit and my home reminds me of this. Call me a narcissist if you will, but I will never lose my identity again. I have been down that rabbit hole, and I promise to never hurt myself that way again.

My home is my bubble and I refuse to ever give it up. Do you have your own bubble?

Love Deeply and Forever,

Karen

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