Getting closer......

Inch by inch, we get closer to owning our new home. Seems like nothing else is going on in our lives to talk or worry about lately. I'll be glad when this whole thing is behind me and I can write about everything else that goes along with owning a home. Decorating!

Our inspection has been completed and the sellers agreed to putting on a new roof. That was one of the most nail biting weeks I've ever put in. Since they agreed, life seems a bit less stressful and I can breathe a little easier. Next step in the whole process is getting the appraisal done. That's our next big hurdle. Making sure it appraises for what the asking price is.

I have high hopes that it's not going to be a problem. Such high hopes, that we've already started talking about packing and organizing this place. Everyone knows how much I get off on organizing. It means breaking out the label gun!

I think one of the biggest things that bothers me through all of this process is our social life. I miss our friends. I miss hanging out for a couple drinks or grabbing a bite of dinner. Luckily, our friends are understanding and know exactly what we're going through. I miss being able to go see a movie or run down to Macy's to take advantage of one of their weekly sales. Hey, I still like to shop! I'm sure Kenneth Cole misses me desperately.

Disneyland is only 10 days away. Yes, we know the exact number of days. It's going to be an amazing trip.

These are the only two things on our horizon. New home and a Disneyland trip. I'm sure everyone out there is going to be happy when we stop talking about both of them.

Weekend wrap up....

Friday night we met with our Agents assistant and looked at another house that we had previously viewed. After walking through it a second time, we realized quickly that we should have picked this house 3 weeks ago. It might not be as updated as the other house, but it's in beautiful shape, a lot more room and storage, with a yard that will make Max very happy. We spent a couple hours today working on the contract. They're meeting tomorrow to discuss it. Now comes the part I hate. Negotiations.

Saturday we were on such a high after making what we felt like was the right decision on the right home. We were kind of embarrassed that we got so excited about the previous house and didn't pay attention to the size of the bedrooms and closets. After relaxing all afternoon, we headed over to a friends house for a large pool party. It was nice to get out of the house, drag my friend Brad out for a change and to be able to sit and have a good time with friends and see people we haven't seen in ages. Lots of hugs and "where the hell have you been" greetings. Makes a person feel good.

Not long after we arrived, my ex showed up with his partner. He was all smiles and happy to see us, but his partner still hates us. You see, after pushing the issue, he told me a while back that his partner feels that the money he owes me for all my investment I put into the condo we owned together, should not be paid back to me. That I don't deserve it. Like he has any say so in the arrangement my ex and I made.

(I told you I wouldn't be holding back on this blog anymore. It was one of my rules when I started this thing up again. If I want to get something off my chest, I'm going to do it. I held my tongue for way to long.)

Rather then just sucking it up for my ex's sake, putting on a fake smile and saying Hi, he stands a few feet behing my ex, staring into the distance as if he's not seeing us. I hate seeing him having to deal with something like that, but he's not the type of guy to cause confrontation. He just deals with things. It was obvious we were making his partner uncomfortable, which in some twisted way, I enjoyed. I'll admit it. Soon my money will be paid back to me and his partner won't have anything to worry about anymore. I'll be glad when that day is over.

After working on the contract today, Steven painted, I watched a Disney movie then after dinner, we sat and watched True Blood while I cried like a baby during the ending.

Stupid Vampires.

Let's throw a wrench in it......

Life seems to have the need to be controlled by Xanax lately. If only I had some.

The latest turn in house hunting. Remember the house we walked into and fell in love with almost instantly? We got our hopes up and lost it due to the seller taking a conventional deal rather then wait a couple weeks and do our deal which would be FHA, despite the fact that our offer was way better. So we started the house hunting process over. Until now.

A couple days ago our agent got a call from the agent of our little dream home that we lost. Seems his conventional offer fell through (neener, neener, neener). Not that we're surprised at all. Majority of all home sales out there right now are FHA. She knows our agent by reputation only and based upon that, wants to close the deal with him and us. Speaks volumes for our agent. He and his team really are amazing. Now we're sitting in the shadows, waiting to pounce on the deal. You see, the seller bought the home to flip less than 90 days ago. FHA requires he own the home for 90 days before he can sell it. That date ends August 19th. He wants to do the deal with us UNLESS he gets a conventional offer before then. This coming week we're going to negotiate everything to have it ready just in case no other deal comes through.

So we sit and wait. Start sending your Xanax.

We've put off all house hunting until we know 100% for sure that we can or cannot get this house. Unfortunately, it means letting go of the other house we liked a lot. It's all a game. If we don't get this house, maybe the 2nd choice will still be available.

In the meantime, we're counting down the days to our annual Disneyland trip. I think we're down to about 33 days, not that we're counting or anything. We both really need this vacation. I'm tired of not being social and getting out of the house more, but saving money prevents that. I'll be glad when this whole ordeal is over.

I, along with everyone else I'm sure, will glad to not have to see another post about the house. Then you'll get to read all the posts about all the other trials and tribulations of owning your own home.

At least I'll try my best to do it with humor and sarcasm.