We’ve bought a house!
That’s right - we’re now homeowners! We’ve bought a home in one of the most expensive places in the world to buy property. A good idea? Well, we’re pretty excited about it, and looking forward to some serious DIY projects. Oh, did I mention it’s a fixer-upper?
Not only are we homeowners, but homeowners in a completely new city - we’re moving to Melbourne! Dave has accepted a new job with the Future Fund (basically the Australian version of the Canada Pension Plan) and he starts at the end of April. We take possession of our house on May 5th so we only have a few short weeks left in Manly before the big move. We sure are going to miss the idyllic beach lifestyle but we’re looking forward to inner-city life in the most vibrant city in Australia.
I’ve resigned from my job too. After 8 years as a Corporate Recruiter, I’ve decided to pack it in and try something new. I’m not sure what I’ll end up doing in Melbourne, but I’m looking forward to a new city, a new house, and a new job. I’ve never been one to turn down new adventures!
So, for the next couple of years we’ll be keeping pretty close to home, spending our hard earned dollars on renovation projects rather than globe trotting. We are making a trip to Ontario later this year however to attend Colin and Joanna’s wedding in September so it’ll be a great catch up with everyone.
See you in Melbourne!