First dance
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Not curveballs. Dropped balls.
I swear, this home buying experience is making me absolutely insane. While I've heard it is a stressful process, what we have experienced has been far worse than what anyone could have told us! :/
Our contract had a "must close" date of today, 2/11/2014. We were hoping to and tentatively scheduled to close last Friday, 2/7/2014. But after several DROPPED balls on the seller's side, here we sit, frustrated, agitated and up in the air on when the hell we will be able to close and finally move into our new home.
The 1st dropped ball came when the underwriters realized that Freddie Mac was not on record as owning the condo. If there was no record of them owning it, we definitely could not buy it from them. That was cleared up within a day or two. Then came a curveball. The appraiser totally missed a portion on the appraisal report - so it had to be revised. That took another day or two - but we were still in good shape to close by the 7th. Then came the final dropped ball. The dreaded commissioner report which was never filed when the condo was repossessed by the Sheriff and then re-purchased by the bank. That transaction apparently happened in JUNE of last year - but it was not recorded. And so, we've been fighting since 2/4 to get it recorded and it still isn't done.
So, every plan we had in motion? Destroyed. I had to reschedule our cable/internet installation. I had to reschedule our movers. I had to cross fingers, pray and grovel so our apartment people would let us stay beyond the 14th (luckily they've not re-rented our apartment or we would have been royally screwed). It's one big mess.
Our realtor filed an extension to our contract last Friday, along with a request that the seller pay additional closing costs to make up for all the mishaps and delays in our closing at the last possible minute. Still no word on that. But it better come through. They've jerked us around too much to skate by freely without any consequence.
We've been through hell and back to buy this condo. I just hope and pray it will be worth the fight in the end.
Our contract had a "must close" date of today, 2/11/2014. We were hoping to and tentatively scheduled to close last Friday, 2/7/2014. But after several DROPPED balls on the seller's side, here we sit, frustrated, agitated and up in the air on when the hell we will be able to close and finally move into our new home.
The 1st dropped ball came when the underwriters realized that Freddie Mac was not on record as owning the condo. If there was no record of them owning it, we definitely could not buy it from them. That was cleared up within a day or two. Then came a curveball. The appraiser totally missed a portion on the appraisal report - so it had to be revised. That took another day or two - but we were still in good shape to close by the 7th. Then came the final dropped ball. The dreaded commissioner report which was never filed when the condo was repossessed by the Sheriff and then re-purchased by the bank. That transaction apparently happened in JUNE of last year - but it was not recorded. And so, we've been fighting since 2/4 to get it recorded and it still isn't done.
So, every plan we had in motion? Destroyed. I had to reschedule our cable/internet installation. I had to reschedule our movers. I had to cross fingers, pray and grovel so our apartment people would let us stay beyond the 14th (luckily they've not re-rented our apartment or we would have been royally screwed). It's one big mess.
Our realtor filed an extension to our contract last Friday, along with a request that the seller pay additional closing costs to make up for all the mishaps and delays in our closing at the last possible minute. Still no word on that. But it better come through. They've jerked us around too much to skate by freely without any consequence.
We've been through hell and back to buy this condo. I just hope and pray it will be worth the fight in the end.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
34 - blah...
I'm not sure what I thought 34 looked like - but it isn't what I saw in the mirror this morning. I look tired. I feel old. It is not a good feeling.
Usually I am excited when birthdays roll around. But this one... so far, I've been trying to avoid people and forget it's happening today. For the record, it's not working very well.
Don't get me wrong. I am counting my blessings and I'm very thankful for the things I have. I couldn't ask for a better husband. He loves me. He takes care of me. He makes me laugh. He is everything I am not and he makes me better. I have a job that provides for us and we're about to own our 1st home. Things are moving in the right direction.
SO, I'm not sure why I seem to be in a "funk" this morning. I think it's just the realization of getting older. Like I was filling out a random survey the other day and at the end, I had to choose whether I was male/female, white/black and which age group I fell into. On that survey, I selected 18-34. This is the last year I will be in that age group - which is scary. In another year, I'll be classified as 35-49 or something like that. No bueno. I don't like getting older. Perhaps I should've gotten up early this morning to put some make up on this 34 year old face --- but then again, my 34 year old bones would not let me.
And not to beat a dead horse --- but how does a birthday come around once again and the person who gave birth to me doesn't even acknowledge it or seem to care? It will continue to baffle me the way my mother has turned out. It's been almost 5 years since I've seen her and at least 3 since I've heard anything from her... It's impossible to not feel... disappointment or sadness about that.
It's cold out. There's snow on the ground. I guess it's a typical February. It really just makes me want to go home and crawl back in my bed. Maybe I can dream my way into a backwards birthday --- like a "13 Going on 30" moment (only I could be "34 Going on 25") Eh, let's make it 28... that was after I met my husband and it was a good year for both of us ;)
PMS is making me wonky. Sorry for this rambled jumbled mess. I have a lot of things to be thankful for. God is faithful and has blessed me way more than I deserve. I just wish I didn't have to turn another year older today...
Usually I am excited when birthdays roll around. But this one... so far, I've been trying to avoid people and forget it's happening today. For the record, it's not working very well.
Don't get me wrong. I am counting my blessings and I'm very thankful for the things I have. I couldn't ask for a better husband. He loves me. He takes care of me. He makes me laugh. He is everything I am not and he makes me better. I have a job that provides for us and we're about to own our 1st home. Things are moving in the right direction.
SO, I'm not sure why I seem to be in a "funk" this morning. I think it's just the realization of getting older. Like I was filling out a random survey the other day and at the end, I had to choose whether I was male/female, white/black and which age group I fell into. On that survey, I selected 18-34. This is the last year I will be in that age group - which is scary. In another year, I'll be classified as 35-49 or something like that. No bueno. I don't like getting older. Perhaps I should've gotten up early this morning to put some make up on this 34 year old face --- but then again, my 34 year old bones would not let me.
And not to beat a dead horse --- but how does a birthday come around once again and the person who gave birth to me doesn't even acknowledge it or seem to care? It will continue to baffle me the way my mother has turned out. It's been almost 5 years since I've seen her and at least 3 since I've heard anything from her... It's impossible to not feel... disappointment or sadness about that.
It's cold out. There's snow on the ground. I guess it's a typical February. It really just makes me want to go home and crawl back in my bed. Maybe I can dream my way into a backwards birthday --- like a "13 Going on 30" moment (only I could be "34 Going on 25") Eh, let's make it 28... that was after I met my husband and it was a good year for both of us ;)
PMS is making me wonky. Sorry for this rambled jumbled mess. I have a lot of things to be thankful for. God is faithful and has blessed me way more than I deserve. I just wish I didn't have to turn another year older today...
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
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Monday, January 27, 2014
If I Were...
...a month, I would be September! I'm starting to really enjoy Fall as I get older.
...a day of the week, I would be Friday! Who doesn't love Fridays!?
...a time of day, 3:00pm. Not too early, not too late!
...a sea animal, I would be a starfish. Because I am a SUPERSTAR! LOL!
...a direction, I would be East. Just so no one can call me the 'Wicked Witch of the West' (sorry for the Wizard of Oz reference!)
...a piece of furniture, I would be a big plushy couch! They are SO comfy, warm and they just draw you in!
...a liquid, I would be a fine wine! Oh yeahhhh!
...a gemstone, I would be a sapphire. Diamonds are too common. A sapphire has many colors and are seen much less often. Besides, it's the gem of my new ring! (Thanks Boo!)
...a tree, I would be a PALM TREE! I just love them! Driving to the beach, that's the first sign that you're close to your destination!
...a tool, I would be a hammer. Because everybody needs one (some people need to be hit upside the head with one!) Just sayin'!
...a flower, I would be a daisy. They're such bright, happy flowers!
...a kind of weather, I would be 75, sunny with a light breeze. Wow, sounds like my wedding day. Awwwww...
...a musical instrument, I would be a piano. Simple and beautiful.
...a color, I would be chocolate brown! Who wouldn't wanna be chocolate for the day!? ;)
...an emotion, I would be joyful!
...a fruit, I would be a honeycrisp apple (because they're the best!)
...a sound, I would be ocean waves... (can you tell I need a vacation!?)
...an element, I would be wind. Can I just say I'd like to give someone a good blowjob ;) Or maybe just blow somebody away!? (silence) Awkward!!
...a car, I would be a Mazda6! Zoom zoom!
...a food, I would be a potato! They're versatile, they go with everything and everyone loves them!
...a place, I would be home. There's no place like home.
...a material, I would be satin. Sexxxxxxxy!
...a taste, I would taste like a chocolate chip cookie!
...a scent, I would smell like a chocolate chip cookie (Is anyone sensing a theme here!?)
...an animal, I would be an elephant. They symbolize strength, honor and stability. Plus they're cute!
...an object, I would be a microphone! Sing to me, baby!!
...a body part, I would be a heart. A big, huge, loving heart.
...a facial expression, I would be a snarl. Because they're funny and my boo has them alot!
...a song, I would be "Superwoman", though I don't feel like it at all lately.
...an item of clothing, I would be a comfy pair of pajamas ;)
...a pair of shoes, I would be boots - so I could whoop some a$$!!
Now it's your turn! What if you were...?
...a day of the week, I would be Friday! Who doesn't love Fridays!?
...a time of day, 3:00pm. Not too early, not too late!
...a sea animal, I would be a starfish. Because I am a SUPERSTAR! LOL!
...a direction, I would be East. Just so no one can call me the 'Wicked Witch of the West' (sorry for the Wizard of Oz reference!)
...a piece of furniture, I would be a big plushy couch! They are SO comfy, warm and they just draw you in!
...a liquid, I would be a fine wine! Oh yeahhhh!
...a gemstone, I would be a sapphire. Diamonds are too common. A sapphire has many colors and are seen much less often. Besides, it's the gem of my new ring! (Thanks Boo!)
...a tree, I would be a PALM TREE! I just love them! Driving to the beach, that's the first sign that you're close to your destination!
...a tool, I would be a hammer. Because everybody needs one (some people need to be hit upside the head with one!) Just sayin'!
...a flower, I would be a daisy. They're such bright, happy flowers!
...a kind of weather, I would be 75, sunny with a light breeze. Wow, sounds like my wedding day. Awwwww...
...a musical instrument, I would be a piano. Simple and beautiful.
...a color, I would be chocolate brown! Who wouldn't wanna be chocolate for the day!? ;)
...an emotion, I would be joyful!
...a fruit, I would be a honeycrisp apple (because they're the best!)
...a sound, I would be ocean waves... (can you tell I need a vacation!?)
...an element, I would be wind. Can I just say I'd like to give someone a good blowjob ;) Or maybe just blow somebody away!? (silence) Awkward!!
...a car, I would be a Mazda6! Zoom zoom!
...a food, I would be a potato! They're versatile, they go with everything and everyone loves them!
...a place, I would be home. There's no place like home.
...a material, I would be satin. Sexxxxxxxy!
...a taste, I would taste like a chocolate chip cookie!
...a scent, I would smell like a chocolate chip cookie (Is anyone sensing a theme here!?)
...an animal, I would be an elephant. They symbolize strength, honor and stability. Plus they're cute!
...an object, I would be a microphone! Sing to me, baby!!
...a body part, I would be a heart. A big, huge, loving heart.
...a facial expression, I would be a snarl. Because they're funny and my boo has them alot!
...a song, I would be "Superwoman", though I don't feel like it at all lately.
...an item of clothing, I would be a comfy pair of pajamas ;)
...a pair of shoes, I would be boots - so I could whoop some a$$!!
Now it's your turn! What if you were...?
Friday, January 24, 2014
Spinning and spinning...
Life lately has been one word: CRAZY!!
I have blogged very little this month, probably because I am spinning my wheels all over the place. I am SO excited to be closing on our new home in just 18 days! Holy moly!! We still have so much to do and it is uber stressful - but I know it will all be worth it!
I have blogged very little this month, probably because I am spinning my wheels all over the place. I am SO excited to be closing on our new home in just 18 days! Holy moly!! We still have so much to do and it is uber stressful - but I know it will all be worth it!
This weekend will be more purging. Next weekend will be all packing. Shoo! I need a nap!
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Happy 32 Boo!!
Happy 32nd Birthday to the most thoughtful, sexiest, strong, loving, amazingly wonderful husband in all the land!
Sometimes I still can't believe I get to call you "mine" forever and ever and ever --- but I am so thankful!
Your smile lights up my world. Your funny faces make me laugh hysterically. Your brilliance is something few people have but many envy. And your love for me - it is unlike any love I have ever known. If only the world was filled with Boobears... It would be an awesome place for sure ;)
Thank you for putting up with me. Thank you for loving me. Thank you for making me a better person each and every day. And most of all, thank you for being you.
I love you your random rambles. I love your cheesy one-liners. I love your snarls and the way you growl when you're hungry. I love watching you sleep and even listening to your cute little bear snore. I love how caring you are and how you think of others all the time. You're a good friend, a wonderful son and a top-notch, super-fantastic, there-could-never-be-better husband!
I love you very much and want to wish you the happiest of happy birthdays! I pray this year is the most amazing one yet for you -- big blessings coming for my big loving hubby!
Love always,
Babyluv
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