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June 21st, 2008
12:35 am - Our Going Ons...
Well, ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) tomanywolves convinced me to make the post this time--which will be linked over at her journal. Apparently, in her words, I am "better at explaining things".
First off--I'm doing well, and I've lived in this house for over a full year now. It's... different. But I need a new job--rising gas prices are one thing--but the job itself is no longer fun. So I've been searching.
Allow me to spell out the past two weeks, however, as they've been eventful, and many of you have been wondering what's been happening to us:
( Cut for length. Read more... )
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What happened to me?:
We're still not quite sure what I was sick with earlier, but the bronchitis had been bad and persistent--and I've been stubborn. I was coughing for a week straight before I would do anything about it--and even got sent home because of my cough. For the most part, I've been busy taking care of myself, doing my job in the Server Team, doing my REGULAR job, taking care of tomanywolves, and taking care of tomanywolves's car. I'm exhausted. The bronchitis medicine has been doing its job--and I should be fully recovered by Sunday.
What happened to tomanywolves?:
tomanywolves suffered UTI, as stated above. This general "not feeling well" was coupled with medicine that kept her away from alcohol, heat, and exposure to bright lights. This meant I had to do more of the work outside--including fixing her car, or getting it fixed. The "Kidney Stone" never was--it was simply the cyst bursting at that time, which was the cause of tomanywolves's pain. The bloating was a result of the hemorrhaging before and after the cyst burst. She should recover by Sunday, and will have a follow-up OB/GYN visit on Monday.
What happened to tomanywolves's car?
We thought a head gasket had blown. And that the engine needed to be resealed to address its oil leak. What REALLY happened was the fuel system had clogged up from the gunk of dirty gas (leading to smoke, stalling, and dropping revs). A hose between the engine and firewall had burst (leading to the overheating and moisture in the engine intakes), the jury-rigged wiring to the cooling system was constantly coming off the battery, and the breaks had worn out the rotors and CV joints. All of this had to be addressed--and it's all been fixed now. The fueling system should be clean in two more weeks of constant use and cleaning.
What happens now?
The elf goes to sleep.
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September 13th, 2007
08:19 pm - Dear Universe,
( TMFI )
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/moonsis/angry.gif) annoyed
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04:05 pm
Got a call today. Redstone Federal Credit Union wants to interview me at 9:30 am Tuesday morning. Fun times.
...This is good. Intergraph is a big company, but they woefully underpay.
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August 7th, 2007
09:53 pm - Yes folks, I *am* evil.
Esther's childhood has been raped folks. Why? Because she likes the Little Mermaid, and all its songs. "Part of this World" happens to be her favorite.
That being said, one of my favorite comics happens to be Looking For Group. A wonderful comic loosely based on World of Warcraft, done by the same folks who brings about The Least I Could Do.
Without further ado...
Current Mood: devious
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August 6th, 2007
10:01 pm
... So, the PS3.
Well, lets just say the Wii was harder (and more wrong) to post with...
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June 20th, 2007
10:24 pm
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This has been a bad week.
Long story short: Larion died last Sunday. I need to have the German Shrunk and giant work desk gone from my mother's house this sunday morning. I'm out of funds, but I'll still have to spend more money to call POD over and get a unit delivered.
...Folks, I need help again this Saturday. This will involve heavy lifting. Sorry about this.
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June 16th, 2007
10:26 am
Good News...
Master Bedroom is finally painted
My "must have everything done" schedule has gone from "Next Thursday" to "Next Sunday". Whee.
U-Haul rental is apparently dirt cheap.
Today is U-Haul day.
I'm back on schedule (was falling behind, earlier).
I actually slept for 3 hours, yay!
Bad News:
The bedroom floor needs cleaning (water scrubbing should do)
the rest of the floor still needs tacks/rails/nails pulled
Said floor needs sanding, buffing, staining, and polyeurethane
Today is U-Haul day...and I don't have much help at the moment.
...I only slept for 3 hours...
Ugh, so busy. I really want to go to HAAS, the only "breaks" I've taken the past three weeks is two days of relaxing and light video gaming while the rest of my body screams in aches and pains. I wish I wasn't being so rushed on other people's schedules (My mother needing to sell her house, Esther's parents needing to move Esther's stuff in), so I could take real breaks, and go to HAAS. I've missed it the last 3 weeks or so, today may be the 4th (I hope not).
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June 7th, 2007
03:52 pm
Buying a house has been one of those life changing experiences. I always had told my mother that I would buy and move into a house, since I was 15. I figured, back then, that I would live by my own rules, and the cost of home ownership was more or less cheaper than living from apartment to apartment... and more rewarding, to boot. As years passed, my mother eventually convinced me I was wrong.
I couldn't have been more right, I think.
To those who read my Live-Journal, I am requesting help this Saturday and the next. Contact me if you can, and I'll provide directions as needed.
- This Saturday will involve cleaning, painting, and general home improvements
- Next Saturday will involve moving and unpacking ( I need pickup trucks and vans! )
Those of you that come in to help will be paid in food and beverage of choice. Those who want to come and just see the house are welcome to do so. There's a lot of work to be done, so mind the mess, and watch your step. ^^
By the way... does anyone know how to kill a weed with fern-like branches and leaves after the "mother plant" grows to the size of a tree? These root offshoots are threatening to take over my back yard.
EDIT: The plant has been identified as "Locus", apparently its a tree that propegates like a vine.
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May 3rd, 2007
April 27th, 2007
03:20 pm - The Plan
Dispatch From: Mission Control
Time: April 30th - 12 noon
Location: <classified>
Mission Details: Gain access to the location of settlement. Find and recover multiple documents involving the sale of a house. You will need exactly $0 to complete the sale. Have the documents signed and returned to the officer who will be waiting for them. The office will be easily identified by the large exclamation mark about his or her head, visible only to your special mission goggles.
Expected Rewards: New House, plus $220
Difficulty: Medium
Percentage Complete: 90%
Press Start to Continue
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March 16th, 2007
03:25 pm - Housing Around (Part II)
And the winner is...
3203 Bluecrest Street.
Here, things will begin to get interesting.
My TO-DO List!
- Dispatch a House Inspector to the property.
- Arrange an FHA 97/6 Mortgage with Rensant Bank.
- Secure enough capital funds for closing.
- Arrange a survey with ADT Security, and obtain a quote for recommended package.
- Shop for home and auto insurance after ADT security and the mortgage is prepared.
- Reserve the mortgage.
- Close the House
- Install ADT Security upon transfer of property.
After Closing on the House - Purchase a black refrigerator, preferably Energy-Star and energy-savings (ice maker and dispenser a nice bonus).
- Purchase Washer/Dryer (if feasible)
- Arrange with Comcast for Cable Internet in my home. Have them cable the home
- Discuss the possibility of cable TV with my future roomies.
- Consider whether or not I should pick up VoIP Phone line.
- Obtain copies of the last two months utility bill from current/previous owners of the house.
- Budget.
- Plan the house layout.
- Figure out where fixed furniture (stuff weighing more than 100 lbs, or mounted to walls/ceilings) will be located.
- Plan the layout of computers, decorations, and movable furniture.
- Move in - PIZZA PARTY!
- Groceries.
Things I need Help With
- Location of good deals for home appliances
- Moving furniture (free pizza and drinks to those who help)
- Financial and experience advice with various home/auto insurances (current leaning is Traveler's & GEICO)
- Pickup Trucks (must be at least size of longbed S-10)
- Deals on good wooden privacy fences.
- Advice on anything I may have missed/forgotten.
- Budgeting Tools/Gadgets/Programs/Ideas
- I may need a couch.
Jeebus. I know I can afford all this, but I'm going to be BROKE for the next 3 or so months.
So yeah, happy birthday to yourself, Silphion. Your own present is a house.
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03:15 pm
It's been a while since there's been an honest update. The year has been interesting.
tomanywolves and I have been dating for over a year. That's a feeling I can't quite describe. She absolutely loves me to death, and I appreciate and love her in return. My free-spirit nature, however, sometimes feels a little down. Hrm. As it stands, I'm happy.
Intergraph has hired me as a full time Tier-2 employee. I get a poor salary, but a really awesome benefits package, which helps, considering the following. Not long after I get hired, I fall seriously ill, and see the doctor. The insurance kicked in immediatly, which helped. Just yesterday, however, I had a root canal, this led to yet another tooth that will no longer be the same. I believe I am now wearing a total of 9 crowned teeth, with a 10th arriving. My 6 wisdom teeth are gone, and my jaw has seriously been altered. So many changes to my body--and I really don't like being "unnatural". Worse can be done, I suppose.
I also found a house, details and begging to be in the next post. It's located on 3203 Bluecrest. Other houses I looked at were too far, didn't feel right, required too much work, or were simply in the wrong neighborhood. Bluecrest lacks a few things I want, but has everything I need. This is good. I can't even begin to thank my Buyer Agent enough for all he's done for me. It's even funnier that he's my previous High School Vice-Principle! Turns out being a public educator was his side job. Weird. Very weird.
While my Agent handled the house-buying process, I did all the shopping needed: Checking and verifying my credit report (turns out I was dead for 9 years); arranging the best possible mortgage; arranging capital and deadlines to complete closing; budgeting; overall planning for my new way of life. I'm 24 years old, and I will have a house, and no debts, outside of the mortgage and school.
That reminds me, I need to head back to school.
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March 9th, 2007
March 2nd, 2007
10:22 am - Housing around
Looks like I'll be buying a house.
I'm looking into the $100,000 range or less, focusing on Southwest, Southeast, East Huntsville, Madison, and the 565/Hwy72/Research Park area...in that order of preference.
I'm going to be pretty deep in researching mortgages and options to cover the 20% deposit, it seems. Oi...
Suggestions, Advice, Warnings?
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December 24th, 2006
08:51 am
There is something wrong about posting to my Lj from the Wii.
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December 21st, 2006
December 17th, 2006
03:59 pm - Oh look--a meme
A break from my journaling, quiz results, and the lack of posts, here's a meme. It's a free-for all folks, and it was ganked from rail.
*ahem*
YOU CAN ASK ME SIX QUESTIONS. No matter how random, revealing, rude, naughty or pointless, I promise to answer them 100% truthfully*
[[[Repost this to see what others ask you...]]]
*I reserve the right not to answer revealing questions about other people. This is about ME, and me only.
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December 13th, 2006
08:28 pm
I passed psychology. Major accomplishment. Now I have no worries about failing any class. Odd to think that Business and English became my favorite classes, and psychology became the worst one. Oh well. Now I have to find a new place to live. Hrm... That townhouse in SE huntsville is still a winner, but I should keep looking for other considerations. A slightly bigger living room/dining room is always a plus.
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December 11th, 2006
December 1st, 2006
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