But overall, I am a satisfied homeowner and a relieved one, too. The numerous years of enduring all manner of apartment living has given me perspective. I love, love the cozy home I've made with my husband.
We can blast the stereo so loud that it rattles the glasses in the kitchen cabinets, sing along to the music with boisterous abandon, dance with happy-heavy feet, barbecue in the backyard, have loud parties with dozens of our friends, hire a band to play in the front room. We are the dictators of our domain and enjoy all of the freedom that comes with it.
Read why Leilani decided to take the home-owning plunge in this story about her colorful apartment neighbors.
