We're buying our home. Specifically, the house we now call home, here in Adisham.
At the same time, the world appears to be on the verge of another world war. I hope that isn't the case, and that Trump's war with Iran doesn't drag us into a wider conflict. So, we try to focus on the simple things. We're buying our home from our landlords, Guy and Fiona. They're doing everything they can to help us with the purchase. We're happy.
All I have to do is stay healthy, work hard and try to enjoy the work that I do. That's it. Stay healthy, work hard and pay off our mortgage as quickly as possible.
Holidays will have to wait. Instead, I will occasionally take time away from work, but holidays will be spent at home, with the occasional trip to watch the odd race at Brands Hatch. There are a few car meets and shows that we will go to as well, but generally, my life will consist of doing everything I can to pay down the loan as quickly as possible.
As for the wars that are raging around the world, I will stay away from news sources. I think it's better not to know, at least for my own sanity. A war with Iran will have a huge effect on our livelihoods. Inflation will rise, fuel costs will rise, and the cost of some foods and products will become prohibitively expensive. I'm not going to panic. Buying our home is the right thing to do. Putting all of my energy into paying down the house finance as soon as possible is now my priority. The main reason is that I don't want to work into retirement.