We FINALLY started packing up the house. Mostly it's only the non-essentials like decorations, pictures, and all the summer stuff. So we have about 12 boxes sitting in the living room, ready to go! WOO.
Our other inspection is tomorrow. This is the inspection we need to make sure everything is good for the type of loan and down payment assistance we are getting. This is the one where we'll need to install smoke detectors, GFI outlets, and strap our water heater for earthquakes. And who knows what else...?
We should be able to close in two weeks!!! It's an incredible feeling. It feels more real now that we are starting to pack up. But again...every day I get more excited for the move and getting to be on our own!!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
One more step closer
Our appraisal was done on Monday. Now we just have to get the FHA inspection thingy done and install all those little things before we move in. And then we get to do some paperwork and close on our home!!!
It's so fun to think we'll be living on our own soon, with NO NEIGHBORS attached to us. We won't have to hear them walking, talking, or building things right above us anymore! I really cannot tell you how excited I am about that.
Now to start packing...
It's so fun to think we'll be living on our own soon, with NO NEIGHBORS attached to us. We won't have to hear them walking, talking, or building things right above us anymore! I really cannot tell you how excited I am about that.
Now to start packing...
Friday, January 27, 2012
Money Money Money
Our house appraisal is set for Monday! WOOOO!
We are WAY ahead of schedule and are so excited that we could be moving a couple weeks before out actual closing deadline date. Woohoo!
Now we just need to find some good smoke dectectors, strap in that good ole water heater, and put in some GFCI outlets in the kitchen... We'll see if the FHA inspector finds anything we have to do.
Also, I just paid for graduation! I always complained that we had to pay the school (again) to graduate even though we've been paying tuition and such. But today when I paid, I did not care. I decided it was a small fee just so I could feel accomplished. So I'll pay the $30 for a cap, gown, and a piece of paper with my name on it. What the hey...
SO EXCITEEEEEDDDD!!!
Can you tell I'm excited?
We are WAY ahead of schedule and are so excited that we could be moving a couple weeks before out actual closing deadline date. Woohoo!
Now we just need to find some good smoke dectectors, strap in that good ole water heater, and put in some GFCI outlets in the kitchen... We'll see if the FHA inspector finds anything we have to do.
Also, I just paid for graduation! I always complained that we had to pay the school (again) to graduate even though we've been paying tuition and such. But today when I paid, I did not care. I decided it was a small fee just so I could feel accomplished. So I'll pay the $30 for a cap, gown, and a piece of paper with my name on it. What the hey...
SO EXCITEEEEEDDDD!!!
Can you tell I'm excited?
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
FINALLY
We are so excited to share that we will be buying a home soon! We put an offer in on a house last Monday and our offer was accepted the next morning! We are sooo excited!!!
We had our inspection done this past Saturday, and it went pretty decently. There are some minor things that need to be done, and then some bigger things that we'll need to start saving up for.
Our home will be quite empty until we save up for the furniture we want, but it will be our home. We are so excited for this new journey we've started. Soon we'll have to put up a cheesy picture of us in front of our house with the sold sign!
CAN'T WAIT!!!! We'll keep you updated! :D
We had our inspection done this past Saturday, and it went pretty decently. There are some minor things that need to be done, and then some bigger things that we'll need to start saving up for.
Our home will be quite empty until we save up for the furniture we want, but it will be our home. We are so excited for this new journey we've started. Soon we'll have to put up a cheesy picture of us in front of our house with the sold sign!
CAN'T WAIT!!!! We'll keep you updated! :D
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
New Year for growth!
This new year is going to be a good one. Wanna know the main reason why???
I GRADUATE!!!
Be excited with me! Do a happy dance!
I have been waiting and waiting. I was starting to think that school was just a perpetual thing that just keeps going on and on until forever. But the end is in sight! It is within my reach! Only a few more months! I'm pumped!
I have lots of pictures from days of old that I haven't posted, and they probably won't get posted because it will be one of those weird catch up blogs about things that I hardly remember. So I'm not going to worry about it. But some were kinda funny.
So I thought I'd talk about my goals for the year. My mom and I decided to do some weight losing with each other. Ten pounds by the end of February. I know I can do it -- people have lost more faster than that. But I've never actively tried to lose weight, so this is a whole new concept for me. Also, my main goal for the year is to get healthier. So here they are specifically...
1. Drink more water.
2. Exercise at least 3 times per week.
3. Eat more apples. [I'm still trying to decide if I should set a number, because eating just three would be an improvement from last year...]
4. GRADUATE!!!!
I just added that last one to get me excited and motivate me for graduation. HOLLER!!!
So there they are. They are simple and not complex, which is exactly what I need. If it gets too complex I give up because it's not easy. So I'm starting off easy. And I must say, I have exercised once already...AND it was EARLY this morning. THAT is a big deal. And I have already eaten one apple this year. Two more and I will have beaten last year's record! Haha. But I'm pulling for more like a few a week.
Anyway, I'm going for the whole, "I put this out there for everyone to see and I'll be responsible to others to prove I am doing it" idea.
So watch out Ogden, Utah! Here I come...eatin' up all your apples!
I GRADUATE!!!
Be excited with me! Do a happy dance!
I have been waiting and waiting. I was starting to think that school was just a perpetual thing that just keeps going on and on until forever. But the end is in sight! It is within my reach! Only a few more months! I'm pumped!
I have lots of pictures from days of old that I haven't posted, and they probably won't get posted because it will be one of those weird catch up blogs about things that I hardly remember. So I'm not going to worry about it. But some were kinda funny.
So I thought I'd talk about my goals for the year. My mom and I decided to do some weight losing with each other. Ten pounds by the end of February. I know I can do it -- people have lost more faster than that. But I've never actively tried to lose weight, so this is a whole new concept for me. Also, my main goal for the year is to get healthier. So here they are specifically...
1. Drink more water.
2. Exercise at least 3 times per week.
3. Eat more apples. [I'm still trying to decide if I should set a number, because eating just three would be an improvement from last year...]
4. GRADUATE!!!!
I just added that last one to get me excited and motivate me for graduation. HOLLER!!!
So there they are. They are simple and not complex, which is exactly what I need. If it gets too complex I give up because it's not easy. So I'm starting off easy. And I must say, I have exercised once already...AND it was EARLY this morning. THAT is a big deal. And I have already eaten one apple this year. Two more and I will have beaten last year's record! Haha. But I'm pulling for more like a few a week.
Anyway, I'm going for the whole, "I put this out there for everyone to see and I'll be responsible to others to prove I am doing it" idea.
So watch out Ogden, Utah! Here I come...eatin' up all your apples!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Closing another semester
The semester ends this Friday...then it's finals week. But I have two of my finals over the weekend, and then only one during actual finals week. I think I like that idea a lot!
I don't think you understand how READY I am for this school semester to be over! It was smooth sailing for the first half of the semester. Then all the presentations and projects started. I just turned in one of my BIG papers yesterday. That helped with alot of stress - and sleep...considering I pulled an all-nighter to write it. And I have another BIG paper due on Friday - but it's a bit easier to deal with writing.
Sadly, I am already stressing over NEXT semester!!! I have to do practicum hours to get work experience in my field. No biggie - I already have two options picked out that have both said it would be great for me to work there. BUT my work schedule depends on others' school schedule. And OF COURSE they are being normal students and waiting until the last minute to say they need transcribing for classes and stuff. So I'm stressing waiting to know what my work schedule will look like for spring. And I have to have all my practicum stuff finalized and ready to start BEFORE the spring semester begins.
Soooo...hopefully I'll know how that's going to work out in a couple weeks. I'm just trying reeeeally hard not to think about it at all until finals are over for me. Then I can get serious about it.
Well - THAT was fun to listen to, I'm sure.
Want something funny to hear?
I am LOOPY when I get no sleep. I already knew this, but I am always amazed at my non-sleep skills in classes the next day. I did not fall asleep or doze off in class at all. Except for when one teacher turned off the lights to watch a short movie.
Good times. I was rambling about the new phone I want to get. I was doing the robot at work. I laughed at EVERYthing. I think I was great entertainment for all my co-workers yesterday - that's for sure. Until about 4:00. It was sad. You would have thought I hadn't slept for 10 days. People were talking to me and I couldn't keep my eyes open. But don't worry! I slept for 10 hours last night! But I fell asleep in my class today. And I was still doing the robot this morning - and Steve told me, "You need to go back to bed!"
Also, I'm hoping it snows soon! That's weird to hear from me...but school is almost over, so why not?!?!
Also - BAZINGA...
10 Awesome Life points if you know what that's from. :)
I think the loopiness is still wearing off....
I don't think you understand how READY I am for this school semester to be over! It was smooth sailing for the first half of the semester. Then all the presentations and projects started. I just turned in one of my BIG papers yesterday. That helped with alot of stress - and sleep...considering I pulled an all-nighter to write it. And I have another BIG paper due on Friday - but it's a bit easier to deal with writing.
Sadly, I am already stressing over NEXT semester!!! I have to do practicum hours to get work experience in my field. No biggie - I already have two options picked out that have both said it would be great for me to work there. BUT my work schedule depends on others' school schedule. And OF COURSE they are being normal students and waiting until the last minute to say they need transcribing for classes and stuff. So I'm stressing waiting to know what my work schedule will look like for spring. And I have to have all my practicum stuff finalized and ready to start BEFORE the spring semester begins.
Soooo...hopefully I'll know how that's going to work out in a couple weeks. I'm just trying reeeeally hard not to think about it at all until finals are over for me. Then I can get serious about it.
Well - THAT was fun to listen to, I'm sure.
Want something funny to hear?
I am LOOPY when I get no sleep. I already knew this, but I am always amazed at my non-sleep skills in classes the next day. I did not fall asleep or doze off in class at all. Except for when one teacher turned off the lights to watch a short movie.
Good times. I was rambling about the new phone I want to get. I was doing the robot at work. I laughed at EVERYthing. I think I was great entertainment for all my co-workers yesterday - that's for sure. Until about 4:00. It was sad. You would have thought I hadn't slept for 10 days. People were talking to me and I couldn't keep my eyes open. But don't worry! I slept for 10 hours last night! But I fell asleep in my class today. And I was still doing the robot this morning - and Steve told me, "You need to go back to bed!"
Also, I'm hoping it snows soon! That's weird to hear from me...but school is almost over, so why not?!?!
Also - BAZINGA...
10 Awesome Life points if you know what that's from. :)
I think the loopiness is still wearing off....
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Stress is a mess
I figure I'd tell you about my fun mess in all this stress for school.
My semesters finally exploded. I have 2 giant research papers due within three days of each other. So that means I won't be getting much sleep for those 4 days in a row...
So far in the semester I've gotten away with not having to do any homework on the weekends. But the last two weeks I've had to actually do homework on Saturdays...UGH. Haha. I got used to that way too quickly.
However, I am still determind to not study/do homework on Sundays - mostly because I have FELT the difference. I've worked diligently to make sure I finish as much as I can ahead of time to keep that goal.
I just had my meeting about practicum for next semester. So along with 2 classes, and 30 hours of work per week, I have to fit in 9 hours of service hours per week at a different site. THAT will be interesting. Especially with only one car between us. But I know we can do it. I have two good options lined up that would both be great. I just have to figure out which would be best for my schedule and needs for the assignment.
We are putting an offer in on a house TOMORROW! That's exciting. I'm not sure why we are doing the whole house hunt now during the crazy semesters....but we are doing it. I'll keep you updated on that. :)
My semesters finally exploded. I have 2 giant research papers due within three days of each other. So that means I won't be getting much sleep for those 4 days in a row...
So far in the semester I've gotten away with not having to do any homework on the weekends. But the last two weeks I've had to actually do homework on Saturdays...UGH. Haha. I got used to that way too quickly.
However, I am still determind to not study/do homework on Sundays - mostly because I have FELT the difference. I've worked diligently to make sure I finish as much as I can ahead of time to keep that goal.
I just had my meeting about practicum for next semester. So along with 2 classes, and 30 hours of work per week, I have to fit in 9 hours of service hours per week at a different site. THAT will be interesting. Especially with only one car between us. But I know we can do it. I have two good options lined up that would both be great. I just have to figure out which would be best for my schedule and needs for the assignment.
We are putting an offer in on a house TOMORROW! That's exciting. I'm not sure why we are doing the whole house hunt now during the crazy semesters....but we are doing it. I'll keep you updated on that. :)
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