Conversation w/a co-worker who also happens to be my neighbor, regarding my future move.
CW: So, how's new house coming along?
Me: It's moving fast now! I'm trying to get everything ready here, so I can list this place in the next few weeks. Once it sells, then I can start selling off like half the stuff in the house!
CW: Oh, that's right, y'all are moving to a smaller house.
Me: Yup, it's about 1,700 sq ft. (Our current home is 3,600 - 2 adults, 5 spoiled kitties)
CW: (Wide-eyed) OMG! You really ARE moving to a smaller house! I mean, I'm sure it will be nice, to be so cozy all the time.
Me: Well, there will be a 400 sq ft patio in the back.
CW: Oh, well that will make it a lot more livable, then...
I just laughed internally. There's something really wrong when 1,700 sq ft for 2 people is considered small. I'll laugh again once all deals are finally closed, and I can look forward to making that mortgage payment to our bank account instead. That will REALLY ramp up FIRE!!