I'm finally getting the panics of homeownership. We bought the house last November and now I'm just getting to the point of wanting to flee. I love the house but when I think about the mortgage and such, I also think about how much traveling I could be doing, and how much different my life might be right now, this summer, if I didn't feel the weight of money and the mortgage.
It's frustrating, especially since I realize that I am so fortunate compared to most of the world population. I should be grateful for my opportunity to own a house and make these types of investments. But I wat immediate gratification too.
Sorry about the venting.
It's frustrating, especially since I realize that I am so fortunate compared to most of the world population. I should be grateful for my opportunity to own a house and make these types of investments. But I wat immediate gratification too.
Sorry about the venting.
_holden_:
Venting happens. I think we all struggle with immediate gratification. As a society we all seem to want more and more. Good luck figuring things out. I hope you are doing well. 
kg:
dude, i'm quite a few years away from owning my own house, but i can already see why it would scare you and seem suffocating in a way. as much as you'd like to be traveling and having a good time, just remember that now you have your own place to come back to when you're done with your adventures. 