What's that smell; does it fit?
Just got back in town from a short vacation in the Texas Hill Country a chance to recharge and renew. One of the main things I like about the location we stayed in is that there was no phone or television service. You have to pay attention to your significant other as there are no distractions.
You also quickly become more attuned to the environment around you without the background noises, sights, smells and sounds of the city. Spend a couple of hours hiking in a national or state park and notice when you get back in your car there is a distinct smell to it, or when you get back to your cabin does it smell like the breakfast you cooked?
A real eye opener for me was when I entered my own home; I was greeted with the smell of sandalwood. Yeah, I know it could have been worse but I had not noticed my home smelled that way. I knew where the smell originated from (essential oil used for aroma therapy) but, it still caught me off guard. If you had asked me what was the identifying smell of my home before I went on the trip I would not have been able to identify one.
My point is this we often live with offending noises, smells, sounds and sights because we become use to them. However, they still take their toll on our health. A shoe that does not fit well may develop a blister or a callous and over time lead to farther foot problems; a home that does not fit well will cause both mental and physical problems for its owner. Buy the home that is right for you!
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