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ix-nay on the ouse-hay

So, the house didn't work out. There was a little too much activity going on next door for me to handle, so I changed my mind and put a deposit on an apartment in a nicer neighborhood. The only thing that disappointments me is that I lost my deposit. That of course really sucks - who wants to lose $250?? Not I. At the moment, workers are converging to re-paint, re-carpet, and 'revinylize' my new pad. It won't be ready until approximately this coming weekend, during which I'm scheduled to work, so I plan to move the following week and weekend if all goes well and someone is available to move the big stuff. For the moment, I'm trying desperately to find a stackable washer/dryer unit I can afford - and that's next to impossible. I'll have a pool, a patio with a sliding glass door, and several friends for the runt to play with. He's quite pleased about the move - and for that I'm grateful.

In the meantime, I'm nursing a nasty sunburn from a day spent at my favorite swimming hole. I look like a lobster. Trust me when I tell you that you never really appreciate the ability to sit without pain until your ass cheeks are toasted.

by zany | 8/5/2003 | Your Thoughts []

Busy summer

I'm either working or swimming or house hunting. I've been searching for the perfect house to move to, and have yet to find it, but I settled on one that will do for at least the next 6 months. The school district issue has become the be-all-end-all problem and I've found it impossible to find what I need where I need it. This 'school choice' program turned out to be 'school-choice-if-you're-a-minority' so this does absolutely nothing for my problem (except make it worse.) I could think in the minority way and adopt the "we shall overcome" idea, but I'm weary of fighting the masses who believe they know better than I do about where my kid's schooling should be, so I've given up on the whole thing. It wouldn't do me any good to pursue, and in fact, may do us both harm.

So, screw it.

I'll just bill the government for my child's inevitible need for psychological intervention. Yeah...that'll work. Bwahaha!

Regarding my new domicile...it's pretty quaint! I'm not all that excited about the pepto bismol pink kitchen and bathroom, but that's easily remedied, and they'll supply the paint and possibly the painter (fingers crossed.) The neighborhood is (as far as I know) a good one, and my pooch will certainly appreciate the fenced-in backyard. The hardwood floors will be a nice change - must invest in a swiffer! 2 bedroom, 1 bath is a bit of a change from the 3 bedroom, 2 bath I have now, and I'll certainly miss the central air conditioning.

I'll be moving this coming weekend, so wish me luck!

by zany | 7/28/2003 | Your Thoughts []

It's about time!

For the past week or 2, I've been unable to publish anything with blogger. Finally today, it's letting me publish. Glad they got things straightened out.

Same ol' thing here. Still looking for a place to move to, and still unsuccessful. Haven't given up though, I know there's a place out there where I want it and for the right price. It's just finding it that's the problem. In the meantime, the schools here have reevaluated their position it seems and are letting folks from other districts in. This is good in some ways and bad in others - of course, the one school that I wanted to get the runt into has only opened their registration up to minorities in other districts. Figures.

Hubby made a surprise visit home yesterday, but has gone out again.

The runt is spending a few days at a friend's house and having a blast. I think he'll be coming home today. If he had his way, he'd just move in with them I think. Can't say I blame him, this other kid lives out of the city limits and has lots of things to do out there in the woods - a 4-wheeler to ride and lots of pets to play with. It's pretty boring here at home.

by zany | 7/9/2003 | Your Thoughts []

New Blogger?

Apparently, the new and improved Blogger isn't going quite as smoothly yet as folks had hoped...I can't publish. Dammit.

by zany | 7/1/2003 | Your Thoughts []

He's a poet, I tell you.

As I float here, then, sapphire sky above, I can breathe. There are sounds rolling in my ears that exude power and peace. There is a heat around me that braces and embraces. Sand like sugar soaks sun and salt water. I am where the river goes.

Holy shit. I think I'm 'aroused'.

by zany | 6/30/2003 | Your Thoughts []

Just one thing after another

In the midst of house hunting lately, so posting has been quite lax. I think I may have found one, but you can't imagine how difficult it is considering my requirements. It must be in a certain area and school district because of where my babysitter lives and the school system I live in now sucks ass, it must allow pets because I'll be damned if I'm giving up my pooch, and it must be rentable because I can't afford to buy it. Hopefully it won't be too much of a dump, but I expect it to be a step down from what I live in now. Location, location, location. Of course, if I had any freakin' money in the bank, I could just move my house to that location and it would make everyone happy.

Anyway...

If you're looking for something more entertaining, please do check out this entry. CW has got to be the sexiest married hottie around.

Big pimpin'.

by zany | 6/20/2003 | Your Thoughts []

Mooooo!

It was coming sooner or later. Hubby broke the news today that he's been "just talking" on the phone to a gal he met on the internet. At least he's honest about it, and it isn't like I haven't expected it. I assumed it was going on for sometime, but didn't have concrete proof...just the feeling. Of course, as is always and will always be the problem, I can never be sure it isn't something that hasn't gone further or hasn't been going on longer than he says. This little bomb came as no shock, but it did come in the middle of a brief "I think we should think about ending this" talk today that I initiated.

Seriously...I wish I could figure out what my problem is. It's seeming more and more unlike the "all guys can't be faithful" idea I've had for years, but more like "guys just can't be faithful to me" and it wears thin on the self-esteem, ya know? Reminds me of the old cow thing. Lost? Run by the video store and pick up Someone Like You.

Watch it. You'll become quite familiar with the old cow/new cow theory.

But, be careful.

It may turn out to haunt you.

by zany | 6/8/2003 | Your Thoughts []