Scary

I'm making an offer on a house today....eeek!

The loves of my life

Your Song

You might have to close your eyes to enjoy this one....it's an old and funny video but is my favorite Elton John song. Simple and sweet.

Singin In The Rain

This is my favorite movie...

Hmmm

I am having my morning peanut butter toast and coffee...it's about 8:45. I'm in no rush because I'm back to working full time. 8am-5pm once again. I started my new schedule yesterday.

Dusty is here and other than the fact that I think she's bored ....we're having a great time! I'm not in a financial position to go out and entertain her much, so we're doing a lot of sitting around the house! I think she's enjoying her visit...but misses her husband. My whole family is coming over on Friday for a BBQ. I'm really looking forward to seeing my baby niece and my brother and sister in law. I don't get to see them much because they live about an hour outside of town. I hear that they are thinking about moving back though...which makes me very happy.

I chose a house! I haven't even made an offer yet, so I don't want to talk too much about it (jinx)...but it's in Overland Park, 3 beds (4 really with the finished room in the basement), 1 bath beautiful and updated. It's move in ready- so no work for me to do. That is not something I expected to happen. I'm soooo excited!

I think I'll be moving within 5 weeks. I have a lot of packing and organizing to do before then. In a way I love moving because it's a new start. I've done a lot of moving in my life...I am ready to settle down and live somewhere for at least 10 years. I'm so excited to buy a home and get settled. I keep finding myself looking on craigslist for household things I'll need....furniture and things like that. It's all so exciting!

Vacation?

About a month ago...I took of Friday, March 13th & Monday, March 16th. I did this because the 13th is the start of Spring Break for my kids and I thought it'd be fun to spend a long weekend with them!

Turns out...my weekend filled up fast! I'm going to dog sit for my best friend in Lee's Summit this weekend, then my baby sister might be coming to visit from Vegas starting Sunday. Yeah!!!! I'm so excited for her to come (maybe!). I think it'll be fun to dog sit this weekend....Dino and Scooby (my dog nephews) are soooo mellow. They are 9 and 10 years old, so they are very low maintenence. Basically, I'll be chillin at Lori's house all weekend with Lizzy.

I'm *this close* to getting approved for my home loan!!! I'm so excited! I think I'll be house hunting (and most likely making an offer on one) next weekend! I'm chomping at the bit to start brainstorming and buying decor.....but I need to hold off until I know what space I'm going to be fixing up. I'm so excited to own a home. I'll feel like a "real adult" haha.

Life Changing

Friday it was confirmed....more responsibility at work ....going back to full time and a very nice raise :) I'm really happy and proud of myself. Hard work and loyalty pays off.

I don't want to talk too much about it though since the country is in a recession...and there are people suffering.

I have been lightly house hunting...the one I really liked is "pending" currently so it's all but lost to me. Lizzy and I drove around scouting last night. We saw 4 houses (from the outside) and I'd like to see the inside of all 4. One is out of my price range...but I'm going to watch and see if the price reduces.

All good things!

I leave you with Pink Floyd 1980 "Mother" Live....I really wish I could have gone to this concert..but I was 3.

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Good Things

It's been a while since I've blogged. I guess I'm not inspired to...even though there is TONS of interesting things going on in my life.

My number one topic to discuss is that I am FINALLY going to but a home! It's actually going to happen this time. I'm waiting to hear word on what my income is actually going to be (more on that later) so I can get pre-approved for a loan...then it's ON. I'm trying very hard not to look at homes too much because when it's actually time to choose...the ones I'm looking at now might not even be on the market anymore. It's tough...let me tell you. I'm constantly looking online at what's available. Right now is the best time to buy. Between the fact that the market is down so much (bad for sellers...but great for buyers) and the $8,000 tax credit I'll recieve- how can I not buy? I'm soooooooo excited.

I'm going back to work full time. I have an opportunity to take on more responsibility (that means more $$), plus I really need to be back full time anyway. I have been working 30 hours per week for over a year now and although I like it, I have a "black part-time cloud" hanging over my head all the time at work. I've realized that I'll never achieve my goals professionally if I continue to work pt because I'm not looked at as an equal teammate at the office. It's going to be an adjustment staying at work until 5 every day, but more money will be worth it!!!

I'm planning a baby shower for my best friend Lori. I'm so excited that she is going to be a Mom in April. Her shower is March 28th. Penny is helping me and I think we've come up with some really fun activities and great food. I like planning events. I really thought I wanted to be a wedding planner....but when things started to look good for me at my current job-that thought went away quickly, so I guess it was not my calling after all. You never know though. I've had a lot of fun planning this baby shower- designing the invitations, note cards for activities etc... it give me a change to have some creative input.

Overall life is going pretty well. Although there is something that is causing me some heart ache right now, something I'm very confused about....but to be honest, I don't want to blog about it. Not now anyway. I'm a strong person though, and I have proven to myself over and over that I'm strong enough to handle anything that comes my way and this situation is no different. Just send good prayers and thoughts my way. I have a positive outlook.