After some flipping and twisting in relation to appliances, costing, and related matters, I’ve come to a reluctant decision to rescind my offer on the beach house. Fortunately, it is not a heartbreaker, as I already had another house in the same (general) location selected in the event it came to either a bidding war or the need to do this. I am meeting the agent on location at 8am tomorrow to look at the backup house and, if all looks as good on site as it does online, to set the full price offer in effect and then, once […]

I bow to the buddha of popular culture and media. No. Really. I just finished watching what was very likely an utterly forgettable movie called “The Ugly Truth”. It’s overdone, it’s cliche, it’s stereotypical, hell, it’s even predictable. Maybe that’s the point… it’s an ugly truth. The thing is, I recognize both stereotypes. Heh. Hell, I’m one of them taken to the ridiculous extreme. Which is, I think, what made it so ugly and so much fun to watch. It caused me to realize something… I take this entire area of human relation and interaction much, much too seriously. Worst […]

A break with recent history and method to mark a meadow moment. Somewhere, in the valley near the sealed canyon, it is spring. Amidsts the emerald greenry of the wild meadow, where usually only grass and weedy stalks are found, suddenly, a flower. Lone and quietly graceful, it stands; a splash of color amidst an ocean of waving blades. Serene and without concern, it reaches to sun and sky. It brings a smile.

Three offers on the house. So it’s either going to be a miracle or a bidding war. Good thing I’m not attached. (wry grin) I do have a backup property on the island, but suspect it’s not workable due to them being upside down in it. I’m betting if I’m to be rejected, it will be before the weekend, which bodes well enough for figuring out ‘what next’ if needed. Up on Netflix tonight… Wild China. An interesting series. Beautifully shot.

So. An offer on the house, made today. The relief of having made a decision, regardless outcomes, is intense. I feel drained and rubbery, like the breath within is the only thing keeping me standing. Heh. I will sleep well tonight. Of course, now that the offer is in, it’s all about hurry up and wait. The seller’s agent (a bank, actually) says they will be reviewing offers next week. Naturally, this is intended to imply they have more than one. We don’t know that’s the case, but I admit, it is likely. I’ve already decided I’m not willing/able to […]

Well, practically. I should be in bed. Worn. Out. Much energy spent today (all of it well, so I’m content… just borderline jello for it). I may have a house. We shall see. Too tired to be as wound about the axle for it as I was a few hours ago. My spine is stiffening over more than a few things. You may want to give me some space or some grace while I figure out what’s causing it and soothe it back to suppleness. New favorite term, just occurring in exchange tonight: Caveat Tempter. (Don’t ask me for what […]

February 26, 2010 – 7:24am – Pre-Work, Post-Angst, and Past. Dear John, You know that request for a simple honesty? Forget it. I figured it out.   There’s an abyss between what you say you want and what you’re actually able to have without freaking out on your own insecurities and fears. Rather than admit that’s the case and allow a relationship to blossom despite it (you know, fertilizer on roses, mud on lotus, etc), you use your self-loathing and insecurity as a buffer; a reason to abandon anything that might even remotely challenge you to do more than wallow […]

The left side of the work station. Yes, it is a toy-filled, gaming kind of place. Note the super special, hard to find Giant (oh, excuse me, Colossal!) Red Dragon. :) [singlepic id=947 w=320 h=240 float=] Next up, a shot taken on a neighborhood walkabout. I was laughing at the notion of this person taking my picture; actually, that they had any interest in doing so. I could say more, but it would be rather pointless. (crooked grin) [singlepic id=948 w=320 h=240 float=] This last one is the result of an obligatory bout of camera goofery. Someone once told me that […]

WHAT a day. Several more houses under the wheels as I continue the hunt. As predicted by my trusty agent, now that we’re into March, new listings are spinning up like dust on a dirt road. Two new ones in my preferred area just today. We’re going to see them tomorrow. And if neither are acceptable, there’s a third hiding out in Port Orchard that just has me agog. You’d not believe it if I told you. But if I wind up with it, you’ll definitely see. (grin) In other news, I’m cleared of all sinus difficulty. I’m soon to […]

In an unexpected explosion of energy, I have completed all but one of the assignments due this first semester week. There is nothing but participation requirements (two posts a day for four days) and that last assignment to be through week 1. I. Am. Smiling. In other news, tomorrow morning I meet my agent at 8am to view a house that I fully expect I will be tendering an offer toward. The timing of it all is (as usual?) skating on the razor’s edge. To accomplish the biggest motivating goal, I have to get an offer accepted by this Friday. […]