My husband and I have been house hunting, and we found a house we really like for a real good price.
3 bedroom, 3 bath, large living room, kitchen, dining room, breakfast nook, bonus room off the 2 car garage, partially finished basement, 1.3 acres, etc. 1650 sq ft. New windows, new carpet, new roof, just about new everything (they remodeled in the last 4 years). also has a whole-house generator. and closets! we will have a coat closet finally! (yes, that's right, i'm excited about having a coat closet!)
They were asking 144,900.
Last week on friday, we made an offer. The sellers counter-offered. Today, we accepted. 142,000 and seller pays half the closing costs.
/gulp. We just signed our lives away!
But in 30-45 days, we will be officially closed on the house, then another 30 days after that and we should be moving in to our new home.
Our current house is going up for sale soon, once we take care of a couple things here.
Now I'm too nervous/panicked/etc to write. So much to think about, so much to do. I have to go though what we have here, decide what we're keeping, what we're selling/giving to goodwill, and what we're throwing away. need to pack up the stuff that isnt needed immediate (i.e. all my crafts, most of my books, etc).
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Shell Lee http://shellsletters.blogspot.com/
2009: "Hide Me (Hideaway Inn)" - In progress
2009: "Just Five More (and You'll Be Perfect)" - In progress
2008: "Dragon Eye" - 50,126 words on November 30th, 2008
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Nov 3, 2009 - 11 04
Just breathe! Don't panic, you can do it. Just take it one step at a time. If it makes you feel better, make a list, and then you can stagger things that you need to do with writing. :)
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Nov 3, 2009 - 14 00
Do Not Panic lady! We're here for you.....!!!!!! First of all CONGRATS!!! w00t on a new house that sounds big enough to possible fit writers in ......... for next year? hahahahah just kidding - maybe LOL
But seriously, yes you will have a lot coming up but you can do Nano too. and think about it Shell, when it comes time to move, you have a whole group of fellow Red Hots who could possibly help lend a hand. I know I would!!!!! You will get through this. Dont let the panic get to you. This will workout smoother then you think.
Congrats again and w00t for you two :)
Insanely Yours,
Cylithria aka eensybeensyspider
PS I was serious, come moving time you call me, I will help move, clean, whatever needs to be done!!!
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Nov 3, 2009 - 14 42
YAY!!! How awesome is that! I am SO happy for you guys. :)
I suggest you use your writing as a way to take a mandatory break. No matter how important or exciting something is, you HAVE to take breaks. Sit and write for at least 30 minutes at a time - by the end of that, your breathing should be slower and your thoughts should be a little more assembled.
:) I second what Cylithria said - let us know when you need help so we can pitch in!
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Nov 3, 2009 - 15 33
I know JUST how you feel. That's what we did LAST November. :)
So if I bring you a case of Lysol wipes as a housewarming gift, just nod and smile and accept them. You'll need them sooner or later. :) (Later for you, since you didn't buy a HUD... Oy!)
PS: PLEASE keep writing if you can! I loved your kick-off sentences for both your stories!
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Nov 4, 2009 - 08 10
Wow! Congrats on the new house!
----------Krista
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