This week=stress. This week completely kicked my ass: from top to bottom.
And as we all know, that's a helluva lot of ground to cover. The week continued with Brian wanting to stay here, as things just didn't seem to be lining up. I hadn't told him this, but I'd decided f it! If we have to live in a hotel for a month (so not ideal w/ 2 kids and a dog), until we get a place, so be it. I've known that he really wants to be out there, but it all has been a little much for him. Last I wrote, we finally had a house! That great feeling lasted all of 2 days. On Monday, she emailed me, stating that she didn't think she'd have time to move out before we got out there, so she decided to rent to someone else. This...after we had a verbal commitment (to me, my word means
everything), and I'd sent in the lease agreement. I was completely and utterly devastated. So, I again spoke with the woman about the acreage, and it sounded like we were getting the house. She promised to send scan me the app. I didn't receive it, and my calls went unreturned. It wasn't until 2 days later that she said she was sorry for not sending it, but they rented it out. We
also had another house, that sounded good. I spoke to the guy at length, and I got the app right in, only to find out the next day that someone had secured it with a deposit. Really? Tell me you want the deposit now, and I'll overnight it.
During all of this, the lady from the original house emailed me again
apologizing for renting it to someone else, but wanted to let me know that she
found out the renter had 3 cats. So, she wasn't going to rent to her after all...
It was ours if we wanted it, but she had also "been told by several realtors" she should be getting more for the house. So...if we wanted it, it would be another $100 a month. I wanted to tell the bitch to stick it, but I knew I needed a backup plan. Well, thank goodness for a backup plan...I guess... We had to
take the house, as nothing else was available. I still don't have the warmest feeling, but my rent has already been sent off via priority mail. So, I need to let go of the resentment of how it came to be and the cost, and just feel lucky that we have a place. I also booked the moving truck on Friday. Let me tell you...it was one expensive day! At least things seem to be falling into place a bit.
I'm so glad to have the house finalized and moving truck situated (it will be here in 4 days), but now the panic of the actual move is taking over. We still have so much packing to do. We had a garage sale yesterday, but it was a total bust. We made around $40, so we probably actually lost money, after buying the signs, price tags, and the drinks for Caleb's drink stand. Most importantly it was a bust in that we lost of a day of packing. Today is going to be a mad dash to get things done. I've been up since 3:30, so I know I'll lose some time to a nap at some point. I did get a fair amount of cleaning done this morning, though. It's now 5:20, so it's starting to get a little daylight out, so I can get Jesse on her walk, too.
Although this week has been a great big ball of stress, I'm so thankful
for people who have been there through it all. H.P. has been a lifesaver through this whole process. It can't be super fun to listen to me stress out all of the time. Also, in the middle of the week, my friend K provided me with exactly what I needed...reassurance. I've never had anyone in my life that can calm me down the way K can. After work, we went over to their house, and just had a beer while eating straight from their garden. It was probably one of the most
relaxing 45 mins of my life, right in the middle of the week from hell. Friday night was my going away party for work (I won't be able to do it this Fri, my last actual day of work). It was so cool that everyone came out. I drank entirely too much and got began to feel emotional by some very nice words that one of my work friends told me. I decided it was time for me to go, as I hate being drunk, and I also didn't want the night ruined by me getting all sad. (Oh, and I had a DD lined up. I left my car at home that morning :) I have really met some great people out here. Oh, and there was even cake (ah, cake). My former boss, had called the bar to let them know there was going to be a party for me, and the bar bought me a cake. Uh yeah, the BAR BOUGHT ME A CAKE. Dear God... I don't want to read too much into this. lol
So, got MILF? The other day at work, my good friend Lynn, another coworker and I were chatting and the term "cougar" came up. I declared that I'm a cougar, in jest, of course. The coworker insisted that you can only be a cougar if you cheat on your spouse. Lynn and I disputed that, and then it was followed up with internet research, etc. Lynn, then declared that she would rather be a cougar than a MILF. She said, that's what her kids friends refer to her as, and she finds that horrifying. I was like what?! I'd love to be a MILF. That's a huge compliment. Oh, and she talked about now how she's referred to as a GILF now, since she now has a young grandson. LMAO. During the conversation, we decided my new nickname should be, Cougar MILF. It may be my favorite nickname ever! The next morning Lynn text me to wish
me a great day, and referred to me by my new nickname. Love it. So, the next time we talk, please refer to me as, Cougar MILF. Do you think it'd be too much if I made my kids start calling me that, too, instead of "Mom?"
Anyway, I hope you all have a fantastic Sunday. It's a great day to be alive.
Love, Jen
Oh, my new favorite song is, Counting Stars by One Republic. I've never been attracted to the lead singer, but there's something about the way he dances in that video. Love it.
Lately,
I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could
be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said no more counting
dollars
We'll be counting stars, yeah we'll be counting stars
I see
this life like a swinging vine
Swing my heart across the line
In my face
is flashing signs
Seek it out and ye shall find
Oh, but I'm not that
old
Young, but I'm not that bold
I don't think the world is sold
I'm
just doing what we're told
I feel something so right
Doing the wrong
thing
I feel something so wrong
Doing the right thing
I couldn't
lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lie
Everything that kills me makes me feel
alive
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the
things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately, I've
been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said no more counting
dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars
I feel your love and I
feel it burn
Down this river, every turn
Hope is a four-letter word
Make that money, watch it burn
Oh, but I'm not that old
Young, but I'm
not that bold
I don't think the world is sold
I'm just doing what we're
told
I feel something so wrong
Doing the right thing
I couldn't lie,
couldn't lie, couldn't lie
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna
fly
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the
things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately, I've
been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said no more counting
dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars
Take that money
Watch
it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learnt
Take that
money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learnt
Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are
learnt
Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The
lessons are learnt
Everything that kills me... makes feel alive
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we
could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said no more
counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately, I've been, I've
been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby,
I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said no more counting dollars
We'll
be, we'll be, counting stars
Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink
in the river
The lessons are learnt
Take that money
Watch it
burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learnt
Take that
money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learnt
Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are
learnt
And as we all know, that's a helluva lot of ground to cover. The week continued with Brian wanting to stay here, as things just didn't seem to be lining up. I hadn't told him this, but I'd decided f it! If we have to live in a hotel for a month (so not ideal w/ 2 kids and a dog), until we get a place, so be it. I've known that he really wants to be out there, but it all has been a little much for him. Last I wrote, we finally had a house! That great feeling lasted all of 2 days. On Monday, she emailed me, stating that she didn't think she'd have time to move out before we got out there, so she decided to rent to someone else. This...after we had a verbal commitment (to me, my word means
everything), and I'd sent in the lease agreement. I was completely and utterly devastated. So, I again spoke with the woman about the acreage, and it sounded like we were getting the house. She promised to send scan me the app. I didn't receive it, and my calls went unreturned. It wasn't until 2 days later that she said she was sorry for not sending it, but they rented it out. We
also had another house, that sounded good. I spoke to the guy at length, and I got the app right in, only to find out the next day that someone had secured it with a deposit. Really? Tell me you want the deposit now, and I'll overnight it.
During all of this, the lady from the original house emailed me again
apologizing for renting it to someone else, but wanted to let me know that she
found out the renter had 3 cats. So, she wasn't going to rent to her after all...
It was ours if we wanted it, but she had also "been told by several realtors" she should be getting more for the house. So...if we wanted it, it would be another $100 a month. I wanted to tell the bitch to stick it, but I knew I needed a backup plan. Well, thank goodness for a backup plan...I guess... We had to
take the house, as nothing else was available. I still don't have the warmest feeling, but my rent has already been sent off via priority mail. So, I need to let go of the resentment of how it came to be and the cost, and just feel lucky that we have a place. I also booked the moving truck on Friday. Let me tell you...it was one expensive day! At least things seem to be falling into place a bit.
I'm so glad to have the house finalized and moving truck situated (it will be here in 4 days), but now the panic of the actual move is taking over. We still have so much packing to do. We had a garage sale yesterday, but it was a total bust. We made around $40, so we probably actually lost money, after buying the signs, price tags, and the drinks for Caleb's drink stand. Most importantly it was a bust in that we lost of a day of packing. Today is going to be a mad dash to get things done. I've been up since 3:30, so I know I'll lose some time to a nap at some point. I did get a fair amount of cleaning done this morning, though. It's now 5:20, so it's starting to get a little daylight out, so I can get Jesse on her walk, too.
Although this week has been a great big ball of stress, I'm so thankful
for people who have been there through it all. H.P. has been a lifesaver through this whole process. It can't be super fun to listen to me stress out all of the time. Also, in the middle of the week, my friend K provided me with exactly what I needed...reassurance. I've never had anyone in my life that can calm me down the way K can. After work, we went over to their house, and just had a beer while eating straight from their garden. It was probably one of the most
relaxing 45 mins of my life, right in the middle of the week from hell. Friday night was my going away party for work (I won't be able to do it this Fri, my last actual day of work). It was so cool that everyone came out. I drank entirely too much and got began to feel emotional by some very nice words that one of my work friends told me. I decided it was time for me to go, as I hate being drunk, and I also didn't want the night ruined by me getting all sad. (Oh, and I had a DD lined up. I left my car at home that morning :) I have really met some great people out here. Oh, and there was even cake (ah, cake). My former boss, had called the bar to let them know there was going to be a party for me, and the bar bought me a cake. Uh yeah, the BAR BOUGHT ME A CAKE. Dear God... I don't want to read too much into this. lol
So, got MILF? The other day at work, my good friend Lynn, another coworker and I were chatting and the term "cougar" came up. I declared that I'm a cougar, in jest, of course. The coworker insisted that you can only be a cougar if you cheat on your spouse. Lynn and I disputed that, and then it was followed up with internet research, etc. Lynn, then declared that she would rather be a cougar than a MILF. She said, that's what her kids friends refer to her as, and she finds that horrifying. I was like what?! I'd love to be a MILF. That's a huge compliment. Oh, and she talked about now how she's referred to as a GILF now, since she now has a young grandson. LMAO. During the conversation, we decided my new nickname should be, Cougar MILF. It may be my favorite nickname ever! The next morning Lynn text me to wish
me a great day, and referred to me by my new nickname. Love it. So, the next time we talk, please refer to me as, Cougar MILF. Do you think it'd be too much if I made my kids start calling me that, too, instead of "Mom?"
Anyway, I hope you all have a fantastic Sunday. It's a great day to be alive.
Love, Jen
Oh, my new favorite song is, Counting Stars by One Republic. I've never been attracted to the lead singer, but there's something about the way he dances in that video. Love it.
Lately,
I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could
be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said no more counting
dollars
We'll be counting stars, yeah we'll be counting stars
I see
this life like a swinging vine
Swing my heart across the line
In my face
is flashing signs
Seek it out and ye shall find
Oh, but I'm not that
old
Young, but I'm not that bold
I don't think the world is sold
I'm
just doing what we're told
I feel something so right
Doing the wrong
thing
I feel something so wrong
Doing the right thing
I couldn't
lie, couldn't lie, couldn't lie
Everything that kills me makes me feel
alive
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the
things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately, I've
been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said no more counting
dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars
I feel your love and I
feel it burn
Down this river, every turn
Hope is a four-letter word
Make that money, watch it burn
Oh, but I'm not that old
Young, but I'm
not that bold
I don't think the world is sold
I'm just doing what we're
told
I feel something so wrong
Doing the right thing
I couldn't lie,
couldn't lie, couldn't lie
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna
fly
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the
things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately, I've
been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said no more counting
dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars
Take that money
Watch
it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learnt
Take that
money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learnt
Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are
learnt
Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The
lessons are learnt
Everything that kills me... makes feel alive
Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we
could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said no more
counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
Lately, I've been, I've
been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby,
I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said no more counting dollars
We'll
be, we'll be, counting stars
Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink
in the river
The lessons are learnt
Take that money
Watch it
burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learnt
Take that
money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learnt
Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are
learnt
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