I do feel numb. With no job. So, no paycheck. A brand new mortgage. A flooded family room. A house that I can’t move into yet. The cost of this restoration and then… god knows what (like, why is all[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Posts Tagged My House
I’m torn between so two depressing thoughts. On the one hand, knowing I have to go back to work at a place where I feel uncomfortable, miserable and ill treated. Knowing that whatever I do, whatever design or drawing I[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Wow, I can’t really believe that it’s only been one week. Just seven days ago, I drove by this house, after seeing and reading about it online, for the first time. Now, just seven days later, I’m walking through it[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
In 1995 I bought my first house (and sold it in 2000) and bought my second house in 2001 (and sold it earlier this year) so it’s not like I’m a rookie going into this. I realize it’s going to[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Ever since I heard the news yesterday, that the seller’s accepted my bid, I haven’t been as happy as I should be. This past month or so, because of the way my work and myself have been treated here, it’s as[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
When I heard last night that someone else was making an offer on the house, I thought for sure that this “bidding war” would last a few days. The Escalation price I made wasn’t too far off the mark, and[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I tell you, I’m not feeling too good about the Penguins chance at a three-peat this year. They just look, well, tired. But- I am feeling pretty good about this house I saw today. It’s actually located about 2-3 miles[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It felt like a “finale” today. With all that has been on my mind the last six weeks, selling the house, packing and moving, not to mention starting the new job and living (temporarily) back in my childhood home, holding[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
In my life I’ve now sold two houses. This one in Audubon and my house in Kansas City (in the spring of 2001). Both sales have been like this, papers signed in advance and the actual transfer of real estate,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I know it’s an inanimate object, just a building, but during those 16 years living in this home so much happened. While living here: • I changed jobs three times • my father passed away • I fell in love[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…