Domestic Awesomeness
Everyone knows the good things about owning your own home: you don’t “throw away” money on rent, you can make improvements to your living space and it’s actually worth it, and you “build equity,” whatever that is.
But … Read the rest!
Very Quick Timeline of This Portion of My Life
Friday: Went to MUD to request in person that they set up my water account, as per the Rules of the MUD. Bought a couch which is back-ordered til mid August. … Read the rest!
Moving
No matter how many boxes you get, you never, ever end up with enough boxes.
You start putting your stuff in beach bags and trash bags. You start tying up stuff in sheets. You put stuff in laundry baskets … Read the rest!
So Tired
I closed on my house at 4 PM today, and then I had dinner with people, all while wracking my brains over the logistics of getting moved in before August 1. And now I’m so tired I could … Read the rest!
Up in the Air
We were supposed to close on my house on Friday, but then it didn’t happen. We should close Monday. At first I was upset about it, but now I’m okay. These things happen, people tell me.… Read the rest!
Numbered List
1. I love my kids. I had a good weekend with them. (This was my allotted weekend in the midst of their 8-week summer visitation with their dad.) We had fun.
2. Austin is so very hot and … Read the rest!
Time to Whine!
I’m slightly stressed because tonight is the last night I have to finish up my novel revisions. Deadline is tomorrow at 1 PM, which is also the time I need to be on the road, on the … Read the rest!
Things I Have Eaten for the Love of Asians
Meaning, things I have eaten at the urging of my Asian boyfriend’s family and friends.
1. Fish heads. Read the rest!
2. Fish fins. Fish toes, fish brains, fish beaks. Fish cartilage.
3. Fried …
Multiple Choice
1. How do you decide what colors to paint your new house?
a. You walk into the house and let it speak to you, like a canvas would. Read the rest!
b. You drive to Home Depot and tell the man …
