We Bought A House. Yup.

So, given how much I blogged and blogged last year, you would think I would have blogged about this momentous occasion by now, but no…instead I daydream about sitting in some bar furniture in Cabo San Lucas with my husband next to me and a margarita in my hand.

Instead, I have had more boxes than I can imagine in my hands and the only furniture I have sat on has been my own. I want a vacation. Not getting one anytime soon though because we BOUGHT A HOUSE.

Holy crap.

And you know what guys? There is NO RETURN POLICY. All sales final.

I came to this realization about a week ago, and I felt panic. Like, OHMYGOSHWHATAREWEGOINGTODO?! And the answer is nothing. And I hope this feeling passes like soon, because I hate to be awake at night second guessing our decision to become homeowners.

I had this CRAZY idea that once we moved in, I’d start removing popcorn ceilings, painting walls, replacing floors and that I’d have my perfect home by Christmas.

I am obviously crazy. But this isn’t news, is it?

No.

So for now, I am updating all of you lovely people that yes, we bought a home. No, I haven’t done anything fabulous to it. In fact, we have so many big ass boxes from our washer, dryer and fridge in the garage that we can’t park in it. I also have like 3 boxes that need to be unpacked in the living room that I ignore while munching on 100 calorie packs and watching my TV shows.

Clearly I have priorities.

But, I do have something great for you. Yes, you. In honor of my big purchase, I want to share with you all a lovely $45 gift certificate to CSN Stores. How can it be yours? It’s simple!

You have 5* ways of entering. Please read all the details to make sure your entries count.

1.) Go over to http://www.csnstores.com/ and tell me which item would make you feel like you were on a vacation in your own home. (I need ideas!) Leave me a link to the item with your comment.

2.) Tweet the following: “@MonicaBenavidez is giving away a $45 gift cert to CSN stores at her blog: www.monicawantsit.com Check it out & enter today!” Leave me a LINK to your tweet in a separate comment.

3.) Tell me your fave tip/method of making your home feel like paradise.

4.) Give me your best (and I mean BEST) advice for being a first-time homeowner. Project idea, cleaning tips, etc. are all welcome!

5.) Tell me a place I should visit if someone were to give me $1,000 to take a 3-day vacation.

6.) Not a follower? Become a follower for a bonus entry!

Each entry MUST BE IT’S own comment. So, if you want to enter 5 times, you should be leaving 5 comments (6 comments for new followers).

Ready? Set? Go!

Winner will be announced Friday, November 5th at 1 pm CST.

Tonight I am determined to get those 3 boxes unpacked.

Maybe.