We have lived in four apartments in the past four years; two in Shanghai and two in Jacksonville. Those have been fantastic experiences for us, though it was not completely our choice the first time around. I love the choices and freedom apartment living afforded us. I would even venture to declare that home ownership is overrated, except
1. Having a house gives me a tremendous amount of security. If ever our wild escapades go awry, we can retreat home anytime.
2. Recently we were almost thrown out of our apartment by our landlord for the last two months of our Shanghai stint because they wanted to sell. It's awful when someone else messes up your plan.
Now we are about to embark on a new phase where we will again test our family motto: Home is where we are together.
1. Having a house gives me a tremendous amount of security. If ever our wild escapades go awry, we can retreat home anytime.
2. Recently we were almost thrown out of our apartment by our landlord for the last two months of our Shanghai stint because they wanted to sell. It's awful when someone else messes up your plan.
Now we are about to embark on a new phase where we will again test our family motto: Home is where we are together.
