It's a done deal

We're moved. There have been so many aggravations about this move I'm not sure it's worth it. I can only hope so. Two of the biggest are the mail and the internet. Three doors up they have DSL. Do you think they bothered running the lines to this house for that? Of course not. We tried through our local phone company, we tried cable, we even though about going back to dial up (shudder). In the end, we got raked over the coals to sign up for satellite DSL, and in my opinion we might as well have gone back to dial up. It's not that fast. The other annoyance is the mail. We had our mail forwarded well over a week ago. Not one piece has shown up. Not one. Where the hell is it? The local office says they don't have it. The old office says they don't and since my dad was my mailman I'm pretty sure he didn't make off with it. I guess it's in limbo and if my bills don't get paid because I don't get them I should be able to make the mail people responsible. I don't think it works that way, but I can wish. Then I found out today that no one can do the click and ship to me because my address is so new it's not in the USPS system yet. Here I thought living in a brand spanking new place would be a wonderful change of pace. I guess I learned my lesson there, huh?
Now to sell the house. We had one offer, but it was ridiculously low and we turned them down. We turned down their counter offer as well because it didn't budge enough. I'm willing to deal, but I'm not willing to get screwed on the price of my house. If it's going to sell, I hope it's soon so I don't feel so pressured to start working. If it's not soon, I don't see it happening once school gets back in session. Just another gripe about this move. I am glad Katy is getting into the school band. They seem to like her and she's very much enjoying band camp. Shona and I will be up to our own devices this week as John has to be in the classroom all week setting things up and Katy is at band camp from hell (10 hours a day!). It's going to be a long month.

A View of Me

It's always eye opening to ask others to describe you. I knew it wouldn't be pretty as tired and stressed as I've been the past five years, but here goes...

Katy says:
sarcastic, strict, insomniac, crafty and bittersweet

John says:
scrapaholic, resourceful, dedicated, frantic and emotional

Shona says:
mean, nice (?!), sad, tired and hugs-a-lot

Sadly, they are all true. Maybe the next few years will be kinder to us all. :)

Blogger Challenges

Five things I like about myself. Hmph. This is a tough one:
1. My hands
2. My eyes
3. My sense of humor
4. My resilience
5. My ability to remain calm

There you have it. Some days I like myself better than others, but those days are rare.

What color crayon would I be? I think I would be blue. I love red, but it's not really who I am. I'm ocean blue, very serene and calm on the outside but deep, murky and mysterious just under the surface. Man, if I were able to lie I'd be a wonderful CIA agent. ;)
Too bad!

And for my newspaper ad advertising myself:
Tired, broken down, middle aged woman in desperate need of rest. Not picky or fussy, definitely not high maintenance. Can be very moody if lacking sleep or stressed. Runs on sweetened iced tea. Loves caramel and salty things, but please don't feed her chocolate. Mileage will depend on treatment.

Obscure Facts

For the Scrap Addict Blog Challenge, here are three obscure facts about me. I'm not sure just how obscure they are, though!

1. I have two artificial joints and have since I was 27. I don't care what doctors tell you, either, you most certainly can feel weather changes in your joints, especially in ones that have been replaced!

2. I detest coconut to the point that it is banned from my house. I hate the flavor, the smell, the texture and even the look of it.

3. I had a case of poison sumac so bad when I was a pre-teen that it was even on my scalp, under my fingernails and in my nostrils. They put me on a high dosage of medication to combat my severe allergic reaction, and the medicine caused me to have hallucinations. That was one summer I would rather forget and to this day I tend to freak out when any part of me itches.

About Me

Thanks for the blog challenge, Annette! :)

favorite color: RED
word I most liked to be described as: genuine
best meal I cook: spaghetti
favorite dessert: cheesecake
favorite book: Illusions by Richard Bach
favorite outfit: jeans and a T shirt
usually in bed by: 11:30 on a work night (crazy since I get up at 5:30)
favorite sounds: the ocean
I wish: I didn't have to work
What I crave: more time and more sleep
Surround me with: a starry sky, a pair of rocking chairs, a good conversationalist and endless time to chat

For Sale

Our house is officially on the market as of today. I'm a little sad, but looking forward to something new and exciting, too. If nothing else, this next year will be an adventure. I can only hope it sells. Cross your fingers for us!
We've made a lot of progress in getting things situated in the sheds. Now the real packing and storing will begin. I'm trying to use Murphy's Law to my advantage...if we plan to use the sheds for storage, the house will sell, right? ;)

Happy Mother's Day

I had a good Mother's Day. We took my mother in law to Olive Garden and met up with my sister, my mother and two other family members for a nice lunch. We got there right as they opened, and good thing since it was jam packed with people waiting for long stretches right after we were seated. I got a beautiful card and a necklace for a gift and I enjoyed my time with family. Now I need to scrap!