3rd times a charm...hopefully

I've been in a bit of a funk lately - which is part of the reason for the lack of posts. Haven't really had much to post about. We have been actively looking for a new flat to rent since the middle of August. Most of what we've seen, probably over 30 at this point, has been crap. When you have a doggie here most places that will allow you are not nice. As a landlord in the States, I understand why people wouldn't want a dog in their property, but it's still hard being on this end. I don't want to live in a sh-thole because of Middy. It's a real reality check and very humbling going from owning a nice, good sized home to paying more to rent a small sh-thole - all just to be able to live in London.

Anyway, we are turning in a contract tomorrow for the 3rd place we've found that I'm willing to live in :) and, that will be an improvement from where we are currently. I'm really hopeful that this one won't fall through and we will move in with no real issues. It's in a new neighborhood, and actually the neighborhood we set out to live in when we originally moved here but felt we couldn't afford it. We will be in Maida Vale, I'm excited for the new location - to be able to really explore a new area.

If all goes well, we'll be moving next weekend. The following weekend we'll be off to Barcelona to visit friends and relax from the rough move, from 2nd floor to 1st floor - up and down stairs. Andy says he'll do it all himself and I'm having a hard time not taking him up on the offer!