We are officially homeowners of 2 homes.
We are now in debt upwards of $300,000 between the two houses and the new car.
What in the world were we thinking?!?!?
Homeownership=YAY
Moving=BOO
I definitely feel every one of my 48 years and we've only taken two small loads to the house~~UGH!
I predict that in 2 weeks, I will be near paralyzed.
But it's all good, we will get moved in and then get mom moved here.
Yay~~lots of moving, can't wait.
Anyone that reads this post has an open invitation to come help :)
Friday, April 29, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Car, House, Job
So here's the latest update:
Car Update: We decided yesterday after I got home from work that it would be a great time to go look at some used cars, after all, it was storming and everything. So off we go. The first lot we went to had 95% foreign (my husband is a die-hard "buy American" kinda-guy) so we left there and went on to another lot that was somewhat bigger and had more of a selection. Well, there was this sitting there, just begging us to take him home:
So after filling out some paperwork, we I drove him home :) I *heart* my husband
House Update: FINALLY, after 50 days, we finally have a close date and time. We will close Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 2:30pm. If it wasn't for the due-diligence of our realtor, I do believe we would have probably backed out of the purchase. Thank you Mike Narducci :)
Job Update: So, I'm not sure you all know just how bad I disliked my job, but I did, it was horrible. I was looking for something else.
I received a call from an employment agency that I had signed up with over 4 months ago. They told me they had the perfect position for me. It was with a GRANITE FABRICATOR/DEALER! To say the least, I. WAS. OVERJOYED!! They set up a phone interview with me for the following morning (Wednesday before Good Friday). I called the owner and talked with her for about 15 minutes and in that time had set up a face-to-face interview for the following Saturday (Jackie & Vincent were here for Easter but they didn't mind). I contacted the employment agency and gave them the update. The Employment agency called me back later that day and said that the lady I had spoke with wanted to make sure I didn't get lost going because the road name had changed not to long ago. I assured her that I had a GPS and would call if I had any trouble. I then asked Carrie (from the agency) if the company was interviewing anyone else....she said NO, that I was it and it seemed to her that the face-to-face was just a formality. I was again, overjoyed!
In the meantime, my boss at the job I currently was at kept wanting me to do some in-depth training to take over the accounts receivables and finally on Friday, I broke down and gave my 2 weeks notice...I KNOW, I KNOW...way premature, but, I was convinced that the Saturday interview was just a formality.
I went to the interview Saturday, it was at 8:30am. I showed up about 15 minutes early. I talked at length with Mr.Graven (owner) and their manager (can not remember his name). After about an hour, Mr. Graven left and I did a tour of their fab shop and granite yard with the manager. Let me tell you, I felt right at home out there with all that equipment and stone.
Mrs. Graven (owner) came and I talked with her for about 30 minutes. At the very end of the conversation, she asked if I had any questions and I jokingly said only one, when you would you like for me to start, to which she replied "Well we have one more interview on Monday at 4pm, I'm sure the agency didn't tell you because it's not through an agency, but we will call Tuesday or Wednesday and let you know."
My. Heart. Dropped. What oh what have I done??? I already quit my job!!! EEK!!
I still have high hopes that I will get this job. Just please, say a small prayer for me? I sure would appreciate it :)
Oh yea, one more thing...apparently they didn't want me to work out my notice, today was my last day as of 11am this morning......just in time to start packing and move
Car Update: We decided yesterday after I got home from work that it would be a great time to go look at some used cars, after all, it was storming and everything. So off we go. The first lot we went to had 95% foreign (my husband is a die-hard "buy American" kinda-guy) so we left there and went on to another lot that was somewhat bigger and had more of a selection. Well, there was this sitting there, just begging us to take him home:
House Update: FINALLY, after 50 days, we finally have a close date and time. We will close Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 2:30pm. If it wasn't for the due-diligence of our realtor, I do believe we would have probably backed out of the purchase. Thank you Mike Narducci :)
Job Update: So, I'm not sure you all know just how bad I disliked my job, but I did, it was horrible. I was looking for something else.
I received a call from an employment agency that I had signed up with over 4 months ago. They told me they had the perfect position for me. It was with a GRANITE FABRICATOR/DEALER! To say the least, I. WAS. OVERJOYED!! They set up a phone interview with me for the following morning (Wednesday before Good Friday). I called the owner and talked with her for about 15 minutes and in that time had set up a face-to-face interview for the following Saturday (Jackie & Vincent were here for Easter but they didn't mind). I contacted the employment agency and gave them the update. The Employment agency called me back later that day and said that the lady I had spoke with wanted to make sure I didn't get lost going because the road name had changed not to long ago. I assured her that I had a GPS and would call if I had any trouble. I then asked Carrie (from the agency) if the company was interviewing anyone else....she said NO, that I was it and it seemed to her that the face-to-face was just a formality. I was again, overjoyed!
In the meantime, my boss at the job I currently was at kept wanting me to do some in-depth training to take over the accounts receivables and finally on Friday, I broke down and gave my 2 weeks notice...I KNOW, I KNOW...way premature, but, I was convinced that the Saturday interview was just a formality.
I went to the interview Saturday, it was at 8:30am. I showed up about 15 minutes early. I talked at length with Mr.Graven (owner) and their manager (can not remember his name). After about an hour, Mr. Graven left and I did a tour of their fab shop and granite yard with the manager. Let me tell you, I felt right at home out there with all that equipment and stone.
Mrs. Graven (owner) came and I talked with her for about 30 minutes. At the very end of the conversation, she asked if I had any questions and I jokingly said only one, when you would you like for me to start, to which she replied "Well we have one more interview on Monday at 4pm, I'm sure the agency didn't tell you because it's not through an agency, but we will call Tuesday or Wednesday and let you know."
My. Heart. Dropped. What oh what have I done??? I already quit my job!!! EEK!!
I still have high hopes that I will get this job. Just please, say a small prayer for me? I sure would appreciate it :)
Oh yea, one more thing...apparently they didn't want me to work out my notice, today was my last day as of 11am this morning......just in time to start packing and move
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Easter
Today is Easter.
A time to give thanks for all things new.
I have thanked God for all of my blessings.
As hard as it is, I even thank him for the things he's not given.
I know that all things are done in His time.
This does not, however, make waiting any easier.
I pray that He gives my daughter the gift of life.
I wish it was now.
I know it will be when He decides is the best time.
I pray that my daughter does not get too discouraged.
I pray that she does not lose faith.
My son-in-law is going overseas for 6 months.
Just maybe, he is supposed to be here for the incredible 9 month journey and that is why God has delayed parenthood.
I'm not real sure why but one thing I do know, Jackie will most definitely be blessed with children and when she is, she will be a spectacular mom.
And I'll probably be the best grandma ever :)
A time to give thanks for all things new.
I have thanked God for all of my blessings.
As hard as it is, I even thank him for the things he's not given.
I know that all things are done in His time.
This does not, however, make waiting any easier.
I pray that He gives my daughter the gift of life.
I wish it was now.
I know it will be when He decides is the best time.
I pray that my daughter does not get too discouraged.
I pray that she does not lose faith.
My son-in-law is going overseas for 6 months.
Just maybe, he is supposed to be here for the incredible 9 month journey and that is why God has delayed parenthood.
I'm not real sure why but one thing I do know, Jackie will most definitely be blessed with children and when she is, she will be a spectacular mom.
And I'll probably be the best grandma ever :)
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Still waiting.....
So, we are still waiting for a closing date.
I have come to the conclusion that Satan has put his spawns to work at the lending institutions that we are having to deal with.
I believe that the "Spawns of Satan" that are at Wells Fargo work in the underwriting department and they are "Evilbitches". Their cousins, "Evilbastards", work in the purged documents dept at GMAC.
It is their direct orders to make any person trying to obtain a home mortgage, a pure living hell.
Thankfully, I love Jesus, our Savior, and trust in Him so completely, that I will not lose hope or give up!
Just sayin'
I have come to the conclusion that Satan has put his spawns to work at the lending institutions that we are having to deal with.
I believe that the "Spawns of Satan" that are at Wells Fargo work in the underwriting department and they are "Evilbitches". Their cousins, "Evilbastards", work in the purged documents dept at GMAC.
It is their direct orders to make any person trying to obtain a home mortgage, a pure living hell.
Thankfully, I love Jesus, our Savior, and trust in Him so completely, that I will not lose hope or give up!
Just sayin'
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