I wasn’t expecting to like my trip to Vegas, because I don’t gamble. However, I underestimated the culture. I think I paid $20 to see a Picasso, Warhol, Van Gogh, Monet, Manet & many others. It was so different than just looking at posters. For instance, Van Gogh’s paintings were so thick with paint that it was hard to tell what the painting was close up, it was best viewed across the room. I never thought I would get to see all this because I couldn’t make it to Europe, but I now feel like I have seen more great art than a lot of people will see in their entire lifetime. There are always lots of cool art exhibits to go too. Plus, I got to take my picture in front of the New York Skyline & the Eiffel Tower, without living the city.
It’s also interesting to me how the styles of homes change depending on location. For instance, in Utah there are a lot of rock or log homes with green tin roofs. Las Vegas homes seem to have a lot of stucco & red tile roofs. This is exactly the kind of home that I have always wanted to live in, but we just don’t have them in Utah, even though technically we are in the desert. So there is tons to see in Vegas, if you can go visit, go visit, if you can go live, go live on a fabulous piece of Las Vegas real estate.
But Sarakastic, we’re still in the 2000’s, why do we need to update? Well, you don’t really need too, but decorating is fun. I just wanted to point out some of the most prevalent styles of this decade. As well, I wanted to speculate what will be outdated & what will be a good investment. This way, I know where to spend my money & time, & what is just a fad. Like the 90’s series, I will point out the major styles, what characteristics them, & how to fix them. Ready? What do you think will be outdate 10 years from now?
Here’s at least one good thing that has come out of watching "Top Design". They have a cool new decorating game where you can design your dream room with lots of different colors & patterns. It’s not the most sophisticated tool in the world, but it gives you a general idea, & it’s a lot of fun. It’s a great way to get an idea of what colors & patterns go together. I was surprised at how many patterns that I could fit in one room & still have it look good. I’ve never been brave enough to try that in real life, but I think now I will give it a go. You can see my room here. Ah, I lied, that isn’t my room, I don’t know where it went but it’s orange & brown & the number is 14220. What does your dream room look like?
I’ve probably moved 10 times in the last 5 years. I haven’t added up all the moves because I think it would just depress me. So as an expert mover, I can tell you from a lot of experience that it is very stressful. First, you have to find a new place to live, then you have to pack up all of your worldly possessions & find a way to transport them. The list just goes on & on. Oh, one thing you shouldn’t forget, remember your old house? You need to sell it. This can be the most stressful part of all. There are so many options out there, it’s hard to know what is right for you & your situation.
You have to decide if you want a real estate agent, or if you want to list your house for sale by owner. Both have pros & cons. It’s always nice to have someone on your side, but it’s a service that you pay for. You need to decide whether it is worth the extra time & stress, which will be different in every situation. Now there is a cool site called Obares.com that can help you with whatever you decide. You can even list your house “for sale by owner” absolutely free, yes I said free. They can also hook you up with a real estate agent, & even a mortgage, everything you need to find your dream house. You can even check out your new city, what the libraries, schools & churches are like. I think this is a much needed service. It’s always such a hassle to coordinate everyone’s schedules so you can look at houses. Now you can look from the comfort of your own home, & rule out anything that you don’t like. It’s now a lot easier to find your dream home, & get moved into it!
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