Day 2 - Describe a space or room in your home that makes you happy

Our apartment as a whole makes my heart so full. It is a perfect little first "home" for Mike and I. It's definitely smaller than what I lived in before, but I would absolutely classify this spot as cozy. It's just us, so it's not too cramped. 

If I had to pick a space or a room in the apartment that makes me happy.. I would have to pick the kitchen. It's small, but probably the most beautiful part of the apartment. Mike and I cooking together in there makes me (most times) happy. As someone who cooked a lot before I moved in here (in any of my previous apartments), it's nice to share the responsibility. I have been demoted to sous chef, which is actually a blessing. I had a hard time with it at first, because I was so used to cooking. But it's not always a bad thing to let someone else step in and take over sometimes! 

Our kitchen is the first room you walk into in the house. It's so warm and welcoming. When I was apartment hunting, I was getting very discouraged because none of the apartments felt like home to me. When I walked into this one, instantly it felt like HOME. The décor, design, and overall feeling in the kitchen makes me the happiest. 

I am full of gratitude that I landed this apartment when I did. The day before I saw this place, I had seen quite a few others and none of them felt right. They had some great qualities, but they were not the 'home' I wanted to be in. I went to church that night and prayed so hard for a place that would feel right. I walked into this apartment the next morning, the first of 2 apartment viewings I had scheduled that day - and I just knew. I wanted to move at the beginning of August, but was unfortunately delayed until mid-August. 

Everything happens for a reason, right? 

When I picked up keys a few weeks later, I stood in the living room (no furniture yet) after my landlord left. I held the keys close to my heart and continuously repeated "I did it. I did this. I am home." After quite a few tears (understandable, considering what I'd been through that led me here), I was just so proud of the fact that I found this home. A new place to make memories and start new traditions. A place to finally, after 10 and a half weeks, call home. 

I am excited to host Thanksgiving this year. This apartment is exactly what I needed for right now. A time to rediscover who I am, what I love, and what the future will hold.

What room or space in your house makes you happy?