Friday, September 25, 2009
Light At The End
There is light at the end of the tunnel. I can feel all this house stuff maybe eventually coming to an end. We had another inspection yesterday due to IT problems with the people we're going through. We waited almost a month since our last inspection to get the guy approved, but alas, it came to naught. But the good part, is that the first inspector had a lot more on his list than the second inspector. So we asked the sellers to pay for the repairs on top of what they were going to give us and they sent in a guy to do bids and we came out with another 5k in the deal, so that with the other money, should be just about the same as the repairs we want. I'm thinking though, that I do want to refinish the hardwood floors after looking at them yesterday so we can just have it done before we ever move it and don't have to worry about it later.
So what's next you ask? The inspector uploads the info on the house (he's going to try and put a rush on it) and NACA should look at it next week, hopefully by Monday or Tuesday. Then we get two more contractors to place bids. And then after that we can start working on closing. After we close we start the repairs and move in 3 weeks later. So we'll definitely be in it be end of november (as long as everything goes fine) maybe sooner! So I'm finally getting excited again. I'm picking out colors for the rooms and deciding what I want to do. I'm going to have a ridiculously colorful house, but would we really expect anything else from me?!??! I will post pictures soon of what it looks like right now so ya'll can see our cute little town home (with lake access, woot!).
So what's next you ask? The inspector uploads the info on the house (he's going to try and put a rush on it) and NACA should look at it next week, hopefully by Monday or Tuesday. Then we get two more contractors to place bids. And then after that we can start working on closing. After we close we start the repairs and move in 3 weeks later. So we'll definitely be in it be end of november (as long as everything goes fine) maybe sooner! So I'm finally getting excited again. I'm picking out colors for the rooms and deciding what I want to do. I'm going to have a ridiculously colorful house, but would we really expect anything else from me?!??! I will post pictures soon of what it looks like right now so ya'll can see our cute little town home (with lake access, woot!).
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Soapbox
Oh wait! I have another one. Two things that bug me.
The first thing that bugs me is when people think that they are superior because the go to BYU and not BYU-Idaho. I don't understand this. I hate when people think that byui is a community college to byu. Not all of us wanted to go to byu, not all of us are that fake and stuck on ourselves. And it bugs me when they have never even stepped foot on byui's campus. I mean really? How can we judge if we haven't even been to the place, it's ridiculous. And yes, byui hasn't been around nearly as long as byu, we get that, we're a new as far as a 4 year university goes, but did not every school begin sometime? And some of us never even considered byu as a choice because we didn't want to go there, eww. I just think people are stupid and ignorant and should get over themselves and it just proves my point at what type of people go to byu.
The second thing that bugs me. Just because eventually I want to stay at home and raise my own children does not mean that I am against equal rights. I got into a discussion the other day with one of my coworkers and women staying at home with the children vs. having a job. And he basically said that women who want to stay at home are lazy and that they don't believe in equal opportunity or rights of women. Suddenly I was condemned for not wanting some stranger to raise my children. It was ridiculous. And really, it's great that woman can now work beside men in the work field. And really, it's great that women can vote. I'm all for it. But it I think we also get to make the decision on whether we want to raise our own children or not. My coworker also thought I was ridiculous because I thought that my husband should be the one to provide for the family and be the main provider to our family. I mean, right now while I don't have any kids I'm willing to work and am working. I just see how different people see the family now and the roles of a mother and father and men and women. And while they are free to do what they want, I would like the chance to make my own choice.
Ok, I'm done ranting for the day... I promise.
The first thing that bugs me is when people think that they are superior because the go to BYU and not BYU-Idaho. I don't understand this. I hate when people think that byui is a community college to byu. Not all of us wanted to go to byu, not all of us are that fake and stuck on ourselves. And it bugs me when they have never even stepped foot on byui's campus. I mean really? How can we judge if we haven't even been to the place, it's ridiculous. And yes, byui hasn't been around nearly as long as byu, we get that, we're a new as far as a 4 year university goes, but did not every school begin sometime? And some of us never even considered byu as a choice because we didn't want to go there, eww. I just think people are stupid and ignorant and should get over themselves and it just proves my point at what type of people go to byu.
The second thing that bugs me. Just because eventually I want to stay at home and raise my own children does not mean that I am against equal rights. I got into a discussion the other day with one of my coworkers and women staying at home with the children vs. having a job. And he basically said that women who want to stay at home are lazy and that they don't believe in equal opportunity or rights of women. Suddenly I was condemned for not wanting some stranger to raise my children. It was ridiculous. And really, it's great that woman can now work beside men in the work field. And really, it's great that women can vote. I'm all for it. But it I think we also get to make the decision on whether we want to raise our own children or not. My coworker also thought I was ridiculous because I thought that my husband should be the one to provide for the family and be the main provider to our family. I mean, right now while I don't have any kids I'm willing to work and am working. I just see how different people see the family now and the roles of a mother and father and men and women. And while they are free to do what they want, I would like the chance to make my own choice.
Ok, I'm done ranting for the day... I promise.
An Adult
So it's time for a post.
Still not much has changed. I work Monday to Thursday and sometimes on Saturdays. On Fridays I have Spanish class (which I should do my homework for and I have another test this week, I love being in school!). Jamo is in school and does homework and lame stuff like that. I will be glad in 5 semesters.
The house stuff lingers on... it feels like nothing is going right (or at least very fast). We had the inspection 3 weeks ago and have had a couple contractors look at it. Only naca is now saying that the inspector still isn't approved because of an IT problem... really? And so the whole thing is a big ridiculous mess. We could use some prayers in this department, especially so we can get in by nov. 30. It's frustrating business.
And that's pretty much it. When I ever get on my own computer I will post pictures, although holly has posted enough videos on facebook to last for a while, I love good karaoke fun.
So we're beginning the big birthday season... Sandy's is today, mine is on Saturday, little Chris on the 24, Holly the 29th and Melanie the 3rd. So happy birthday to all. So this year I am turning the old age of 24. I really feel like I'm getting older, it's kind of sad. I see the things I do and realize I'm turning into an adult, and I'm fairly sure it all happened over night. But the one thing that really made me realize I was getting older was the day that I started listening to NPR. I mean, when did that happen. I mean I know when it happened, but when did I hit that point when I would rather listen to that than music. It's silly. I mean, I graduated from college, got married and now am trying to buy a house and have a full time job. I have officially become an adult. And I don't know if I like it or not. Sometimes being an adult is hard. And sometimes adults listen to NPR. Ok, that is my rant for today.
Still not much has changed. I work Monday to Thursday and sometimes on Saturdays. On Fridays I have Spanish class (which I should do my homework for and I have another test this week, I love being in school!). Jamo is in school and does homework and lame stuff like that. I will be glad in 5 semesters.
The house stuff lingers on... it feels like nothing is going right (or at least very fast). We had the inspection 3 weeks ago and have had a couple contractors look at it. Only naca is now saying that the inspector still isn't approved because of an IT problem... really? And so the whole thing is a big ridiculous mess. We could use some prayers in this department, especially so we can get in by nov. 30. It's frustrating business.
And that's pretty much it. When I ever get on my own computer I will post pictures, although holly has posted enough videos on facebook to last for a while, I love good karaoke fun.
So we're beginning the big birthday season... Sandy's is today, mine is on Saturday, little Chris on the 24, Holly the 29th and Melanie the 3rd. So happy birthday to all. So this year I am turning the old age of 24. I really feel like I'm getting older, it's kind of sad. I see the things I do and realize I'm turning into an adult, and I'm fairly sure it all happened over night. But the one thing that really made me realize I was getting older was the day that I started listening to NPR. I mean, when did that happen. I mean I know when it happened, but when did I hit that point when I would rather listen to that than music. It's silly. I mean, I graduated from college, got married and now am trying to buy a house and have a full time job. I have officially become an adult. And I don't know if I like it or not. Sometimes being an adult is hard. And sometimes adults listen to NPR. Ok, that is my rant for today.
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