Jumping into the Deep End

When I was little I spent a lot of time at the pool.  One thing I remember distinctly is the decision of how to get in.  You could do a running jump and get the sensation of the cold water rushing over you all at once, or you could slowly creep in from the shallow end letting your body adjust to the water.  While a few times I would jump in if it was really hot or I was pushed encouraged by others, but most of the time I was a shallow end, little bit at a time kind of girl. 

Thinking about it now, I think that it says a lot about who I am and how I approach situations.  I am cautious, careful, and usually over-think decisions and situations.  I am not one to just jump on it without considering all of the alternatives and outcomes that could happen.  This being said, I feel like my husband and I just jumped into the deep end of the pool.  We just put an offer in on a house this morning.  This will be our first house and first experience with the purchasing process.  Today we held hands and took a risk by jumping into home ownership.  Needless to say, we have done our research and feel prepared for this investment, but at the same time it is a leap into the unknown.  Hopefully it will be cool and inviting.