Monday, February 27, 2006
Music of Life
Thanks to Ian for this trip down memory’s lane. This site will tell you what the top song was on any particular date. The song on your date of birth is considered your “Birth Song”. Here’s mine! I AM WOMAN (Helen Reddy) I am woman, hear me roar In numbers too big to ignore And I know too much to go back and pretend cause I’ve heard it all before And I’ve been down there on the floor No ones ever gonna keep me down again CHORUS Oh yes, I am wise But it’s wisdom born of pain Yes, I’ve paid the price But look how much I gained If I have to, I can do anything I am strong (strong) I am invincible (invincible) I am woman You can bend but never break me cause it only serves to make me More determined to achieve my final goal And I come back even stronger Not a novice any longer cause you’ve deepened the conviction in my soul CHORUS I am woman watch me grow See me standing toe to toe As I spread my lovin’ arms across the land But I’m still an embryo With a long, long way to go Until I make my brother understand The song on the day of your 18th birthday is considered your “Life Song”. I couldn't recall the song, but after sampling it, I clearly remember them playing this at the prom! Sappy, but a nice, reassuring message. BECAUSE I LOVE YOU (Stevie B) I got your letter From the postman Just the other day So I decided To write you this song Just to let you know Exactly the way I feel To let you know My love's for real Because I love you And I'll do anything I'll give you my heart My everything CHORUS: Because I love you I'll be right by your side To be alive To be your guy If you should feel That I don't really care And that you're starting to lose ground Just let me reassure you That you can count on me And that I will always be around Because I love you My heart's an open door Girl, won't you please come on in
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
I'd like to thank the Academy......
I have just been recommended by a second person to our Big Boss to replace his admin. I'm flattered that my work is appreciated, since I often feel like a cog in a wheel that nobody cares about. Too bad I'm not interested in the job!!!! I would go from an active administrative assistant with a lot of freedom and responsibility to a glorified secretary doing little more than scheduling meetings and travel arrangements. I would be bored within the week and would have an even harder time resisting things like internet surfing and blogging (HA HA!) all day. But still, it's nice to be thought of so highly!
Stealth blogger
Hee hee hee!!! I am typing this post while sitting in a staff meeting! I am supposed to be taking minutes, but I am bored and I don't care about what they are talking about. I don't really have anything of interest to say at the moment, but the fact that I am blogging in the middle of a room of uppity up managers makes me all tingly inside!
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Home, Sweet, Home!
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Almost there
All signs are looking good for the house. I realized I never posted the whole story. Unbeknownst to everyone, include the seller's agent, the seller owed $5000 in back child support. The state had put a lien on the property so he couldn't sell without paying up. The proceeds of the house will only cover $2500 of it. It was looking like we might have to beg the two realtors to reduce their fees (some more) and cough up some cash to get the house. BUT the escrow agent (Ryan, I adore you!) got the state to take the $2500 and release the property, as long as the ex-wife signed off on it. Last I heard, she was in the process of doing that. So by all appearances, it's a matter of finishing up the paperwork and filing the deed or title or whatever at the courthouse and the house will be ours. I know I should be elated by this news, but I am still cautiously optimistic. This has been such an ordeal. I don't think I'll trust it until they hand us the keys!
Positive signs
We have gotten guarded reassurance from the escrow officer that the house deal will go through. If we can't resolve the money issues one way, he said the seller's agent will eat the remaning difference. We will know in the next two days if it's a go. Wouldn't it be a great Valentine's present to get a HOUSE? Keep sending out that positive energy and good karma and keep your fingers crossed!
Friday, February 10, 2006
The waiting game continues..........
We are going to sign papers on Saturday morning, but there is still an issue with the seller and his bank, so we don't know whether the deal will go through or not, regardless of us signing. We did get an extension on the closing, so Monday is not the ultimate deadline anymore. But it could be a few more days before we find out whether we get the house or not. This has been so frustrating and difficult, I almost don't care whether we get this house or not. I guess I've detached a bit to keep myself from being heartbroken. I just feel.....indifferent. Or maybe it's my stuffy head and nagging cough getting the best of me. Anyway, I'd better get my fingers limbered up for signing my name 300 times tomorrow.
Thursday, February 09, 2006
I'm mobile
Update
Our loan officer was out of the office all day yesterday for a sick kid or something. She says the paperwork should be ready to sign tomorrow. And that should be enough time to close on Monday. Should being the operative word here. On the bright side, the seller's agent seems to think the seller's bank will probably agree to an extension of a day or two, so that we have time to complete closing. But we're not telling the loan officer that. Let her sweat and move her ass to get this done! Deeeeeeeeeep breaths.........................
Deep breaths
The house we are buying is a short sale, meaning the seller is trying to sell it cheap in order to beat foreclosure. This has led to more than our share of headaches during the buying process. The latest demand was that we move up the closing date from the 17th (Friday) to the 13th (Monday). We were concerned about losing a whole week to close, but our loan officer assured us it was doable. Our realtor told us we would be signing on Wednesday or Thursday, in order to close on Monday. I called the loan officer Wednesday morning and heard nothing all day. It was frustrating and discouraging. We were on pins and needles all day. As we understand it, if we don’t sign today, we won’t have time to close and the whole deal will fall through, leaving us out about $600 and a month of house hunting time.
I am trying to stay positive, but I’m getting really anxious. So today, when the pressure starts getting to me, I’m going to take deep breaths and go here, to my “happy place”……….
The silver lining
The heater vent cover in the bathroom has been sitting on the counter for a few days, waiting to be replaced. Since the furnace is less than 10 feet away, the air comes out of the vent full blast and straight off the furnace. This makes the ambient temperature in the bathroom about 82 degrees when the furnace is running, as it does most of the morning. I was quietly grumbling to myself about it this morning, while getting ready for work in a light sweat. Then the heating component of my hair dryer blew out. I packed up my back up this weekend, in preparation for our move. Luckily, the heater vent was blowing out warm and strong enough to dry my hair, hillbilly style. It’s a bit flat from being blown on straight down, but at least I didn’t leave with wet hair!
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
WOW
My boyfriend/partner and I are buying a house together. If all goes according to plan, we will sign loan documents today or tomorrow and will have the keys on Monday. I had given up hope of ever owning a house, after some unfornuate life choices in my youth. I also never believed I would fall and love and commit to anothe person again. This is a dream come true and I still can't really believe it. For some reason, it's really hitting me at this moment. How do I wrap my mind around this? WOW.
About me
- I'm Mind Sprite
- From Portland, Oregon
- I'm just a round girl in a square world looking for a little peace of mind