WHY DO PEOPLE ALL OVER FEEL THE NEED TO BE STUPID?!?!

Christopher (who is very awesome) posted this April 27th... and it makes me sad to think that idiots out there are wasting time, effort and money on this and other nonsense. I teach my children that being tolerant of others is the only thing that will help this nation to grow as a whole. It is sad that bigots still exist and are encouraged by others in their idiocy. I was brought up in one of the "whitest" states in the nation, Vermont. It was wonderful but I never saw a black person until I got a "Fresh Air" kid when I was like 12. Unless you count seeing them on TV. (Hi Alicia if you are out there!) I don't care what your sexual orientation is, I don't care what color you are and I don't care what religion you are. If you are a good person with a good heart and soul it will shine through. I adamantly believe that teaching my children that GLBT is normal. I do tell them that it is not my gig but if it is for someone else, who am I to say it's wrong or immoral. They don't care what I do behind the privacy of my bedroom door and they may think it strange or awkward. Do I care? No. The same as I don't care what happens behind the privacy of their bedroom doors. Same as I don't care about the straight couple next door.... I believe in letting people be themselves no matter what. That is what this world needs are more people who just love. Love is a powerful thing and the more love and less negativity out there the better. I was brought up to believe that love conquers all, love thy neighbor and do unto others as you would have done unto you.

I think a lot of people need a reality check. GLBT are not going anywhere and people just better get used to it.

If you look at history (not that I am a great history buff, but...) We as a nation (as a whole) have made a lot of ugly mistakes in the past.... Women were thought not to be created equal, but they learned that we are a force to be reckoned with. Slaves were commonplace.... which is a disgrace and an ugly time in American history. People who thought "outside the box" were touted as witches and burned alive.... only to realize years later that there is no such thing. (big oooops! there people) I only hope (for us as a nation) that we learn to back people up, no matter what, no matter the color, religion or sexual orientation. We are all people, we all bleed, we are all born and we all die. That is what makes us human and I believe that love and happiness is a human right. If you don't like it tough shit, don't look, it's not hurting you. What hurts are small minded inbred bigots.

Wow! That was a rant and a half!!! I hope you all agree and if you didn't before you read this I hope I gave you something to think about. Whew....

WELL LIFE IS...

You know you can finish that sentence with a LOT of things. I have to end that with something to the effect of "tiring". We did the home inspection on the new house yesterday. It went well. We found a few minor adjustments that need to be made before we move in. The inspector cost $250 and when we went to pay him he was taken aback saying he had never been paid in cash before, LOL!!! I made him write "Paid In Full" on the bill.

I realized just how peaceful I felt sitting there. I think this will be good for me. I know it will be good for the kids. They are both excited about starting a new school and making a boatload of new friends. I didn't expect to stay at the new house for 1/2 a day but hey that's what I had to do, so sue me. The boss didn't even notice I was gone. Today I got up about 2:30am, couldn't sleep so I just layed there thinking of where my life is going. Sometimes I wonder where my life is headed. I don't see me becoming rich or famous but I know I have done better than my parents. I guess that is what everyone can "hope" for but strive for better than that.

Friday evening my best friend whom I have mentioned plenty of times.... came over and we rode out to the new place. All she did was complain and criticize everything. What a bitch. Here are some really nice comments:

"Why would anyone want to live THIS far out away from the city...."

"I don't see what's so great about these schools, all the Georgia schools rank last in the nation so these suck too..."

"The sand gnats are going to eat you alive out here with all these woods, I hope you own stock in bug spray..."

"The house is cute (AKA small) I hope you don't turn it in to something white trash and put an above ground pool in the yard..."

You know after all that (I was fuming) I really started wondering what we have in common and why on earth is SHE my BF??? We have history together mainly. We do love a good laugh but she is so negative and condescending all the time. I never realized just how much of a pain in the ass she is! I need new friends.

We road trip really well together, she is a great driver. She is so high maintenance though, I am so not!!! She can work a camera better than anyone I have ever known. I mean there are a lot of positive things about her but lately that person is hidden under a lot of depression and low self esteem. Not to mention she smokes pot and drinks alcohol like it is going out of style. I don't drink too much as I can go months without one. As far as ganja goes, no thanks I have better things to do with my time and money. I wish she would stop trying to alter her state to make her happy and just improve her social life and get healthy. She is a pain in my ass but I do love her very much. I just don't need anyone to rain on my parade and she tried. I know you all have been out there reading this (even if you are not commenting I know you are blurking). You all have given me strength (sounds sappy but I mean it) to know that someone out there somewhere, (people I have yet to meet) think I am going in a positive direction. I know that you also know this transition in my life is a big one. I am hoping to improve my children's station in life, they deserve it.

Have you noticed that I am totally rambling on and on and on..... I am so tired from no sleep I guess I had better hit those sheets! G'night y'all!

WHAT A SAD STATE OF AFFAIRS....

No this isn't political or sexual (sorry)... I have done NOTHING all day. I was supposed to work today but I totally bagged it. I needed a non-thinking day and today was that day. I got up, took a shower, put on my favorite comfy/holey jeans & slippers and simmed all day. I have eaten anything that is not nailed down and enjoyed every moment of it.

I am now full, tired and ready for bed. What a waste of a perfectly beautiful day, I soooo needed that. The hubby changed my oil and washed/waxed my car. What more could my sloth-like self ask for? Well, looks like I will be working tomorrow instead. I think I can now, I got my much needed R&R. Hope everyone is having a great, awesome & fantastic weekend!

DOES THIS TELL YOU ANYTHING?!?!?!...

NO, I WASN'T PULLING A DAVE CHAPPELL ON YOU ALL.....

I have been busier than a one armed paper hanger!!! We had an open house on our house yesterday and it went great! We got three showings out of it!!! In the real estate world that is a good thing. We have been cleaning, painting, dusting and doing yard work. The house looks better than it has in all the time we have lived there. Mind you we had the house built so you all know that has been a while. We still have a little more to do to get it where we really want it. But if it keeps going like this, we will sell it in no time. The kids hate making their beds every day, but they don't have much of a choice in the matter. Hopefully we will sell it quickly like Cher did with hers. If we sell it for what we are asking for, we will net about $40,000.00 from it. That would be nice. I wish I had more to talk about but this is all consuming. Wish me luck everyone and keep those fingers crossed!!!

SMILE...

Go see Sherri, she made me smile this morning.

IT'S ALMOST A HIP-HIP-HOORAY MOMENT....

I am exhausted over here, so please forgive me. My agent came over tonight and we officially listed the house, YAY! We also signed the final contract for the new house, YAY! She (our agent) seems confident that this house will sell by June. I'll believe that when I see it. Sounds good to my very tired ears...

Hubby made it home this afternoon. I guess I just needed to be away from him for a few days. When he was gone I did some soul searching and realized that he really does complete me. I love him more that I could ever express in words. I'm glad he is home, I was missing him.

I'll post more fun stuff as soon as I can muster up some extra energy. Take care everyone and keep those fingers and toes crossed!

GUARDED JOY.....

...and no one to share it with. I got an e-mail from our realtor and she said the people accepted our counteroffer! YAY! The only catch is..... there is a 48 hour "kickout" clause. This means if they get a better offer we have 48 hours to counter them.... We shall see. I refuse to get too happy until I am sitting in that closing looking those people in the eye and signing my name on the dotted line. My husband is in Pennsylvania for his job and here I sit, all alone. The kids are with friends and I am putting the finishing touches on the house so we can show it. I can't wait till hubby calls so I can share it with him. Wish us luck!

HAPPY EASTER FOLKS.....

OH MY FREAKIN GOD!!!!!

I am still waiting and I have a feeling we are NOT going to get the house..... I e-mailed my agent and she said the other listing agent was showing the house this morning. I know that this is par for the course, but I want that house!!! And I want it NOW!!!

O.K. Sorry about that, I just had to vent a little. I feel better now. If they reject the offer, that's fine, I'll up it a little. I refused to get all caught up in this, but.... Looks like I did after all.

I'M WAITING FOR A COUNTER-OFFER.....

I'm waiting........................

I'm still waiting..........................

And waiting some more.................................

Still waiting..................................

Ugh...............................................

WHAT is taking so long? I'm still waiting.....................................

O.K. That's it, I am sitting here forced to wait, I guess I'll just ...........wait..............

WELL WE MADE AN OFFER...

We put in an offer on the house that we want and we will find out if it is accepted...soon! Here are a couple of pics to keep you hanging on the edge of your seats....

Here is the kitchen, way beautiful!

Here is a part of the back yard (if you look way to the left corner you may be able to see my two kids) it is 1.25 acres. Gotta love it. (Excuse the pic, my camera was being poopie.)

I know the wallpaper is fugly in the dining room, but just look at the floors, I am in love with them.

Wish us luck that we get what we are trying to get. I will be so happy if this works out. I am trying not to get my hopes up, but I just really like this house. If you pray, please do that for me and if you don't, please cross your fingers for luck for me....thanks.

HOUSE HUNTING....AGAIN....

We looked at 4 houses today. I am kinda pooped. The first one had a family making dinner and getting ready for company. It was really strange looking in their closets while they were standing right there. It kinda creeped me out (and not in a good way). It had an inground pool that was SO awesome. A bit overpriced for the size of the house but the location was good. The second house was in the same (basic) location, one street over. It was almost perfect. It had an above ground pool and a really cool deck. The third house we looked at had no pool (that's fine) with about an acre. I have never in my life seen a more beautiful kitchen. I mean REALLY beautiful. 2 of these houses were on the same dead-end street. The fourth one was way out in east nowhere and I wasn't impressed. So I think so far we have narrowed it down a little to houses #2 & #3. I have figured out that house hunting with my husband is like going to see a Musical with a deaf person. They enjoy the sights and movement but don't hear a thing.

(Please don't comment that that was mean, I have nothing against the deaf people, I have something against my husband's ability to have selective hearing)

Oh, I did more than just see houses this weekend too. My GF is now renting a house on Forsyth Park in downtown Savannah. It is the smallest apartment I have ever seen in my life! But it's right on the park and it is only $450.00 a month. IN THE CITY! You can't beat that with a stick! The place was filthy! I spent this morning bleaching the bathroom just so we could use it! It was so gross. The kitchen was worse. She bleached that. It is a VERY OLD building and it just needs a lot LOT of TLC. Anyway I am gonna call it a night. I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. Mine just wasn't long enough.