This House You're Building

Category: Building a Home

  • The Project Goal

    The Project Goal

    It’s hard to believe that it has been over eleven months since I began my job at a construction company. Among the several projects I am juggling, I recently wrapped up and submitted the first project I ever really got my hands on. It was a rather big project (just shy of 300,000 square feet) that…

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  • Home Is Where You Make It

      When we moved into this apartment, James was five months. He was born into our first apartment, a two-bedroom garden apartment that was built in the 50’s, right outside of Del Ray Alexandria. It had great character and space, but it lacked in a number of ways. However, it was very special as it was…

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  • This House You’re Building, an introduction

    A week from today we are moving out of our apartment. While I should have probably packed tonight, the inspiration to write hit me and it hasn’t left since. I’m thankful for that because for many years now I have always found writing to be a great creative outlet, most especially when I find moments…

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  • Bean There, Done That

    If it wasn’t for la bella vita I lived in Italy for over 120 days three years ago, who knew when my taste buds would come around in willingly accepting the bitter taste of red wine or a cup of coffee on the regular. Almost every night, either bottles of good wine or gallon jugs of…

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