Wed, 11a, preliminary closing

 So I had a small flurry of activity regarding the closing. It was a bit exciting. I have to say seeing the final proceeds amount was kind of invigorating.

It almost makes it all worth it.

Notably, it doesn't spark an interest in real estate investing. Which says something. I like the way it feels to receive money. I get more of a kick getting my bank bonuses which are only hundreds of dollars. 

Getting $40k on a house that I was going to live in anyway is the ultimate boon, hack...whatever you want to call it. But I oddly don't feel a strong desire to repeat the experience. I actually feel lucky to make it out with any money. Even though the payout did factor into my decision to give up the house, I still feel fortunate to receive anything and it's definitely unexpected.

So if all goes well, by 5p, I should be $40k richer. I decided to top it off with the maintenance fund I was hoarding to $50k and label that my Home Bridging Fund. Tuck that away into some brokered CDs and call it a day. 

It'll probably take a few days to get it to the right place, but luckily I don't need it right away. 

It feels so weird. One day I had a house, and the next day...I didn't. 

So it's going to be a fidgety rest of day.

I wonder how I will feel mentally to be completely rid of this part of my life. That has been interesting to experience - the freeing of mental space. 

I still love my Interim Apartment and have already enjoyed sitting out on the patio once. It was a nice warm breeze. 

When I start cooking, I hope I remember to eat outside.

Also, I'm glad I decided to pick up the check. It'll feel so good to hold it in my hand!