I keep getting older ...

[tehdawgfather]

It has come to my attention that my sister is putting an offer down on a house today somewhere in the greater Durham area.

I can't tell from the pictures if it's a one or two bedroom house but I do know that it's pretty nice inside and has a backyard

Comments

[tacologic]

It's a different game. As for the ownership stuff, it's overrated. And from things I've read, it's also a worse deal to own, as opposed to rent.

[phrawzty]

Which game is this, then? Owning a home doesn't necessarily mean you're "ahead" at life. I know a number of people who own homes and a car or two, and are so constantly broke as a result that they have no lives, and are in fact descending into debt. I don't know that i'd call that "ahead"...

[tehdawgfather]

That's a great question. When I think about the game of life, and why I see her is ahead, is that she has some sort of permanence.

I have a great job. I enjoy this city and I have a lot of very good friends.

That said, I don't feel like I have any permanence. I feel like I'm floating along (which isn't a bad thing, necessarily) but it's got me thinking about the rest of my life and where I'm going with it.

At some point, I'd like to feel permanent.

Also, she's doing a lot of the things my parents suggested I do (saving money, etc.) so I feel like she's "checking off boxes in life's list" and I'm not.

[football_swan]

I can relate to that inherent need to compare oneself to one's sibling.

My brother is a homeowner, married with three kids, great job, etc. I envy him the house, the marriage (his wife's not my type, though) and the kids. Not his job - he does computer stuff and it's not my bag.

He envies me because I live in his favorite town, work at his favorite institute of higher learning. I am in a position to what I want, when I want, go here, go there.

You, sir, live in one of the greatest cities in the world, have a job you love, friends you enjoy. Don't take what you have for granted while thinking of what you don't have. That's no way to live.

[anonymous]

(Mom) Why are you trying to compare? You live different lives, do different things, want different things. She traveled Europe. You did the entire US, Mexico and Canada. She went to a small school (right for her) and you went to a big one (right for you). I'm so damned proud of my kids for who they are that this "behind" thing... welll....

SMACK upside your cute Jewish head :)

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