Good times-- and a new speech coming up

2012 was an unusually good year for us. We made many new friends. I started working in the Target pharmacy, which I enjoy quite a bit more than the backroom.

And we bought a condo!

Because of the economy, plus some circumstances surrounding this particular property, it was amazingly affordable. There were some complications, though, and even though we qualified for a loan, we somehow couldn't get a bank loan for this condo (something about the building not having enough occupants). So my wonderful parents helped out-- they bought it and we're buying it from them through a contract for deed.

All in all, it ended up costing us about the same per month as our old apartment, which was not nearly as nice. This place is amazing. It has a kitchen where we actually have room to cook, it has its own washer and dryer, and it has nice windows and balconies where I'm going to start growing lots of plants.

In other news: we're giving a speech for Laura Baker Services in Northfield, MN, this March 26th! (Which coincidentally happens to be the anniversary of when we got engaged, which also coincidentally happened to be Leonard Nimoy's birthday. I have good feelings about this day.)

http://www.laurabaker.org/