I was a scrawny teen. I was teased for my bony arms and legs. My teeth looked HUGE on my awkwardly proportioned frame. Not my fault, genetics gave me an insatiable appetite and skinny limbs. The teasing was bad, but worse was when I would get sick, even missing one or 2 meals to the flu would knock me right down as a weak, bedridden mess.
When I finally started getting some extra weight, I happily called it my "insurance" or "padding". I could have the flu for DAAAAYS and not be dangerously malnourished! I enjoy a little curve and cold days don't bring spasms of shivers as easily anymore.
I just now found another happy use for a plush booty!
I was up a ladder lifting something off the mezzanine for a web-classified customer and something else fell... it caught on what I was lifting then tipped myself and the ladder over!!!! Amazingly the slow-motion action of scary situations gave me time to develop a plan: drop what's in my hand, crumple down most of my height and let my self land on the most padded part of my body (no twisting my ankle today from the shock of the concrete floor please). I'm pretty sure that my bottom bounced! I think I will get a bruise on my derriere but no sprains, strains or shocks anywhere. And the thing I dropped made it to the concrete floor without breaking anything.
To that I say "Hooray for Fat! Hooray for Padding! Hooray for my Personal Insurance!"
5.22.2012
5.11.2012
Tick Tock
The 10 x 5 storage locker is FULL. (We decided to put the 2nd china cabinet in there to make the living room show it's full size) Tick Tock Tick Tock
Our house is as close to a show home as it can be without repainting.
Holy Moly is it easy to clean right now! And the more I clean, the more dirt I see, it's amazing how that works. We have had 3 showings now... tick tock tick tock
Strangely the stress of it all is calming down. I am confident that I am doing all I can do and it is up to the Realtors' to get people through my house now.
T is so stressed out he is inside out with it, a zombie of flustered absentmindedness (slightly dangerous driver that way honestly). Steve (the oldest) is fine with the idea now. Cami is fine during the day but still aprehensive about moving after the sun goes down. I can't blame them, this has been the only place they call home for 12 years! For the boys that's their whole life. Growing up I had already lost count of how many places I called home in the first 12 years.
Change can be good. We are going in with eyes wide open and hearts full of hope for the new place.
Still it would be very very nice to sell our place (or at least have a forward moving offer) very very soon... tick tock tick tock
Our house is as close to a show home as it can be without repainting.
Holy Moly is it easy to clean right now! And the more I clean, the more dirt I see, it's amazing how that works. We have had 3 showings now... tick tock tick tock
Strangely the stress of it all is calming down. I am confident that I am doing all I can do and it is up to the Realtors' to get people through my house now.
T is so stressed out he is inside out with it, a zombie of flustered absentmindedness (slightly dangerous driver that way honestly). Steve (the oldest) is fine with the idea now. Cami is fine during the day but still aprehensive about moving after the sun goes down. I can't blame them, this has been the only place they call home for 12 years! For the boys that's their whole life. Growing up I had already lost count of how many places I called home in the first 12 years.
Change can be good. We are going in with eyes wide open and hearts full of hope for the new place.
Still it would be very very nice to sell our place (or at least have a forward moving offer) very very soon... tick tock tick tock
5.09.2012
Rolling the dice
I don't play cards, I don't visit the casino, I only buy a lottery ticket when I remember to... but lately I have taken the big chance...When I gamble, I gamble BIG!
We just couldn't let the deal on the other house die. We defended our offer and solidified the financing. In short, we are now on the hook for a scary (make that terrifying) amount of debt if our home doesn't sell in time. EEEEEK!
Gasp wheeze (clutching chest).
We have a very long closing date so theoretically we can put our house at a price no sane person could refuse we have enough equity that we can play that game if we must. But I'm still panicing and the husband is spiralling fast with stress-related ailments (he doesn't deal with change well at all).
So, wish us luck, happy house-selling vibes and smooth transitions.... we are in for a big adventure, and FAST!
We just couldn't let the deal on the other house die. We defended our offer and solidified the financing. In short, we are now on the hook for a scary (make that terrifying) amount of debt if our home doesn't sell in time. EEEEEK!
Gasp wheeze (clutching chest).
We have a very long closing date so theoretically we can put our house at a price no sane person could refuse we have enough equity that we can play that game if we must. But I'm still panicing and the husband is spiralling fast with stress-related ailments (he doesn't deal with change well at all).
So, wish us luck, happy house-selling vibes and smooth transitions.... we are in for a big adventure, and FAST!
5.03.2012
House Hunting
I am a house addict I guess I just have to admit it.
House plans, decor magazines, HGTV channel, and the worst part..... the Multiple Listing Services on the web. Oh MLS how you taunt me with your sweet promises of a better life!
My house is great, it's cozy, bright and the location is friendly (at least 90% friendly). BUT the steep driveway and the lack of detached shop has been an annoyance since the beginning, and since the cranky neighbour moved in hanging out anywhere near the driveway (or north side of the house) feels awkward if not hostile! I don't want to move because of that lady though. The other niggling things are the layout of the familyroom, the beloved heirloom china cabinets don't both fit in the nook (shy 2 inches!) and there is no mudroom (or back door) for the grubby monkeys, it all gets tracked in the front. In a city with as many houses as this one, I know there has to be a perfect fit out there somewhere.
That's why I look. That's why I get lured into the dream of moving to a flat driveway and big shop and one level living.
Then again this house has served us for 12 years! We have made it our home one modification after another. And we are engrained in the neighbourhood.
I looked at a .6 acre parcel not far from our place with a large rancher with a new roof and a big detached shop.... level lot too! Drawbacks include heavily smoked in interior, original kitchen and busy road.... otherwise the floor plan is great, and the yard has the things I want, big patio off the kitchen, a small fenced veggie garden, a few fruit trees, and a level driveway with lots of room to turn around before getting onto the busy road. The location is sweet backing onto a trail that goes to our favourite sports field that is connected to our favourite walking trails and a short walk to school or my sister's!!!
T and the kids liked it too so we put in an offer (even if the tobacco smell did make my eyes water when entering the house).
The offer was accepted with our subjects including the sale of our place and an inspection. They wrote in the 48 hour escape clause giving them the right to force us to get the money together in 2 days if they get another offer that they want to accept.
I have been running around like a chicken with my head cut off getting boxes, renting a storage unit (oh how I loathe the thought of needing one) and packing away anything that detracts from the feeling of "space" and relaxation in the house... of ya and the personal stuff like family photos and trophies, kid art, etc.
It's been a couple days and the house is turned right upside down despite having 2 pickup truck loads carted off. I feel so messy. The listing of our house is live this evening.
The bad news came this afternoon. The other house has another offer. The have enacted the 48 hour clause. We can't do it. Our offer is dead.
We have decided to keep our house listed for now and see what happens.
If people want to buy the house, we will panic and go house hunting in a crazy fast forward way. If people want to have viewings at stupidly inconvenient times we will gripe and moan. Meanwhile the house will be clutter free until my storage locker contract is up in 3 months. And then I can chose to take those boxes to the thrift store or back home. LOL
House plans, decor magazines, HGTV channel, and the worst part..... the Multiple Listing Services on the web. Oh MLS how you taunt me with your sweet promises of a better life!
My house is great, it's cozy, bright and the location is friendly (at least 90% friendly). BUT the steep driveway and the lack of detached shop has been an annoyance since the beginning, and since the cranky neighbour moved in hanging out anywhere near the driveway (or north side of the house) feels awkward if not hostile! I don't want to move because of that lady though. The other niggling things are the layout of the familyroom, the beloved heirloom china cabinets don't both fit in the nook (shy 2 inches!) and there is no mudroom (or back door) for the grubby monkeys, it all gets tracked in the front. In a city with as many houses as this one, I know there has to be a perfect fit out there somewhere.
That's why I look. That's why I get lured into the dream of moving to a flat driveway and big shop and one level living.
Then again this house has served us for 12 years! We have made it our home one modification after another. And we are engrained in the neighbourhood.
I looked at a .6 acre parcel not far from our place with a large rancher with a new roof and a big detached shop.... level lot too! Drawbacks include heavily smoked in interior, original kitchen and busy road.... otherwise the floor plan is great, and the yard has the things I want, big patio off the kitchen, a small fenced veggie garden, a few fruit trees, and a level driveway with lots of room to turn around before getting onto the busy road. The location is sweet backing onto a trail that goes to our favourite sports field that is connected to our favourite walking trails and a short walk to school or my sister's!!!
T and the kids liked it too so we put in an offer (even if the tobacco smell did make my eyes water when entering the house).
The offer was accepted with our subjects including the sale of our place and an inspection. They wrote in the 48 hour escape clause giving them the right to force us to get the money together in 2 days if they get another offer that they want to accept.
I have been running around like a chicken with my head cut off getting boxes, renting a storage unit (oh how I loathe the thought of needing one) and packing away anything that detracts from the feeling of "space" and relaxation in the house... of ya and the personal stuff like family photos and trophies, kid art, etc.
It's been a couple days and the house is turned right upside down despite having 2 pickup truck loads carted off. I feel so messy. The listing of our house is live this evening.
The bad news came this afternoon. The other house has another offer. The have enacted the 48 hour clause. We can't do it. Our offer is dead.
We have decided to keep our house listed for now and see what happens.
If people want to buy the house, we will panic and go house hunting in a crazy fast forward way. If people want to have viewings at stupidly inconvenient times we will gripe and moan. Meanwhile the house will be clutter free until my storage locker contract is up in 3 months. And then I can chose to take those boxes to the thrift store or back home. LOL
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