Facking A- It's Friday!

[teraiin]

Aug 7, 2015 10:21:01 GMT -5 youdontsay said:

Aug 7, 2015 10:05:30 GMT -5 titania said:

that is the one thing that annoys me the most when I watch house hunters.  They complain about paint!  You can change it!! It is not permanent! 

That's what I try to explain to her. I'm not sending her listings where it's like you'd have to tear down walls or replace cabinets. A lot of these homes are move-in ready with some DIY cosmetic stuff (for example, there is a beautiful home for sale in their price range, but it has all carpeting. MH just installed Pergos in our home, so he would have no problem going down there and helping out with that). 

I get it, they're retired, they don't want to be bothered. But at the same time, we don't mind helping out with manageable DIY projects either. I LOVE to paint, so pick the house with the colors you hate and I'll come down and paint them what you want!

anecdote:

I actually scarred our realtor because the first house she showed us was SUPER affordable but a definite fixer-upper. Like the floors weren't level, the siding needed to be replaced (old school like wood siding), the roof leaked, the windows were like...loose in the walls, it was pretty bad. It was nothing that we would have been able to do on our own, since we have no experience with that type of stuff. So we sort of ripped it apart on our walk through.

She didn't send us any listings for awhile. The house we ended up buying I found online and sent her the listing and said we'd like to see it. She was all "oh I don't really know if you'd like it. The paint is pretty bad and the carpeting is nasty... and the decks need staining." I replied that none of that sounded that horrific to me.

We are tentatively planning on replacing the 'nasty' carpeting this winter. Our biggest dilemma is the color/shade of the laminate and how 'far' to go with it.

Edit for clarification: By affordable I meant the listing price... not how much $$$ it would take to fix it.

[youdontsay]

Aug 7, 2015 10:25:33 GMT -5 titania said:

Aug 7, 2015 10:21:01 GMT -5 youdontsay said:

That's what I try to explain to her. I'm not sending her listings where it's like you'd have to tear down walls or replace cabinets. A lot of these homes are move-in ready with some DIY cosmetic stuff (for example, there is a beautiful home for sale in their price range, but it has all carpeting. MH just installed Pergos in our home, so he would have no problem going down there and helping out with that). 

I get it, they're retired, they don't want to be bothered. But at the same time, we don't mind helping out with manageable DIY projects either. I LOVE to paint, so pick the house with the colors you hate and I'll come down and paint them what you want!

Is this a big move?  Like maybe part of her finding small things to complain about is really her being nervous? 

Well, they're moving from Upstate New York to Tennessee. They moved around a lot before they had me, so my mom is used to packing stuff up and moving. Everything is getting so expensive in NY for them, they're retired and depend on the stock market for their income, which hasn't been doing so great. They both started going back to work part time which is not what they wanted to do, so if they have to move in order to not work and travel more, then yeah, my mom is on board with it.

She told me the only thing she feels bad about is moving so far from us and the possibility of not being there if/when we have our own kids. Other than my parents, I don't have any family. MH has his mom, but she's not someone that I talk to on a daily basis or am really friendly with. She likes to play mind games with MH and it stresses him out, so we just keep our distance with her.

[littlelion]

The free food at work today is: oranges and limes! Yay for something healthy! DH loves oranges and we use tons of limes. I took a box full of them both. No shame. It'll save a few bucks off my grocery bill this weekend.

[summerdonna]

I got Chick Fil A for lunch even though I had to drive 15 minutes to get it.

[summerdonna]

GKU: influencing unhealthy food one meal at a time.

[wowcheezits]

I definitely need to get my brows did this weekend. I feel like I'm walking around like this.

[titania]

Aug 7, 2015 10:31:49 GMT -5 youdontsay said:

Aug 7, 2015 10:25:33 GMT -5 titania said:

Is this a big move?  Like maybe part of her finding small things to complain about is really her being nervous? 

Well, they're moving from Upstate New York to Tennessee. They moved around a lot before they had me, so my mom is used to packing stuff up and moving. Everything is getting so expensive in NY for them, they're retired and depend on the stock market for their income, which hasn't been doing so great. They both started going back to work part time which is not what they wanted to do, so if they have to move in order to not work and travel more, then yeah, my mom is on board with it.

She told me the only thing she feels bad about is moving so far from us and the possibility of not being there if/when we have our own kids. Other than my parents, I don't have any family. MH has his mom, but she's not someone that I talk to on a daily basis or am really friendly with. She likes to play mind games with MH and it stresses him out, so we just keep our distance with her.

That is a pretty big move! Even though it is the right decision for them moving away from you must be hard.   Hopefully they will find a house they like - with the paint colors they want.  

[mcktymck]

Yesterday I got a text from DH while he was at work, he was all excited that he had an interview today with what he thought the NBA team the Trailblazers. He's been feeling bummed out the past few months due to his current job, and wanting to be able to contribute more financially, and thought the opportunity had finally arisen. Well when he got home he told me the location and I immediately knew something was off. Looked the company up and sure enough it isn't the NBA team, it's a marketing company where you go door to door selling cable or something. DH is devastated, I felt awful for him

[Rama]

Aug 7, 2015 11:48:39 GMT -5 mcktymck said:

Yesterday I got a text from DH while he was at work, he was all excited that he had an interview today with what he thought the NBA team the Trailblazers. He's been feeling bummed out the past few months due to his current job, and wanting to be able to contribute more financially, and thought the opportunity had finally arisen. Well when he got home he told me the location and I immediately knew something was off. Looked the company up and sure enough it isn't the NBA team, it's a marketing company where you go door to door selling cable or something. DH is devastated, I felt awful for him :(

that sucks. :(  Is your H a basketball player?

[cjchio]

Aug 7, 2015 11:52:22 GMT -5 ****** said:

Thank god it's Friday, surprise pregnancy announcement today at work by a co-worker.

SPOILER: Click to show

She just quit taking her pills and didn't tell her husband. He told her they couldn't afford another kid right now but she wants one anyway. So surprise to him She's KTFU. Don't mind me while I continue to struggle. I'll be drowning my sorrows later.

TGIF x1000000

What a twat.

I'm sorry you had to hear about it.

[Rama]

Aug 7, 2015 11:52:22 GMT -5 ****** said:

Thank god it's Friday, surprise pregnancy announcement today at work by a co-worker.

SPOILER: Click to show

She just quit taking her pills and didn't tell her husband. He told her they couldn't afford another kid right now but she wants one anyway. So surprise to him She's KTFU. Don't mind me while I continue to struggle. I'll be drowning my sorrows later.

TGIF x1000000

This is really fucked up.  Like...I'm actually angry with how incredibly, insanely fucked up this is.  NO.  Absolutely-fucking-not do you trick your husband into another kid when he doesn't want one.  I'm horrified and infuriated for him.

[cjchio]

Aug 7, 2015 11:56:17 GMT -5 Rama said:

Aug 7, 2015 11:52:22 GMT -5 ****** said:

Thank god it's Friday, surprise pregnancy announcement today at work by a co-worker.

SPOILER: Click to show

She just quit taking her pills and didn't tell her husband. He told her they couldn't afford another kid right now but she wants one anyway. So surprise to him She's KTFU. Don't mind me while I continue to struggle. I'll be drowning my sorrows later.

TGIF x1000000

This is really fucked up.  Like...I'm actually angry with how incredibly, insanely fucked up this is.  NO.  Absolutely-fucking-not do you trick your husband into another kid when he doesn't want one.  I'm horrified and infuriated for him.

$10 bucks she told him she's in the rare percentage that the pill fails.

[Rama]

Aug 7, 2015 11:57:18 GMT -5 cjchio said:

Aug 7, 2015 11:56:17 GMT -5 Rama said:

This is really fucked up.  Like...I'm actually angry with how incredibly, insanely fucked up this is.  NO.  Absolutely-fucking-not do you trick your husband into another kid when he doesn't want one.  I'm horrified and infuriated for him.

$10 bucks she told him she's in the rare percentage that the pill fails.

I cannot even form coherent insults, I'm so fucking pissed.

[mcktymck]

Aug 7, 2015 11:54:40 GMT -5 Rama said:

Aug 7, 2015 11:48:39 GMT -5 mcktymck said:

Yesterday I got a text from DH while he was at work, he was all excited that he had an interview today with what he thought the NBA team the Trailblazers. He's been feeling bummed out the past few months due to his current job, and wanting to be able to contribute more financially, and thought the opportunity had finally arisen. Well when he got home he told me the location and I immediately knew something was off. Looked the company up and sure enough it isn't the NBA team, it's a marketing company where you go door to door selling cable or something. DH is devastated, I felt awful for him

that sucks.   Is your H a basketball player?

Haha no, he is not! It was a marketing/business development position (or so he thought). DH is 5'6", much to his chagrin.

[summerdonna]

Aug 7, 2015 11:52:22 GMT -5 ****** said:

Thank god it's Friday, surprise pregnancy announcement today at work by a co-worker.

SPOILER: Click to show

She just quit taking her pills and didn't tell her husband. He told her they couldn't afford another kid right now but she wants one anyway. So surprise to him She's KTFU. Don't mind me while I continue to struggle. I'll be drowning my sorrows later.

TGIF x1000000

What the actual fuck. How in the hell could anyone think that is ok. Hugs for you.

[Rama]

I'm shaking, I'm so infuriated.

[Andrea]

Aug 7, 2015 12:13:04 GMT -5 Rama said:

I'm shaking, I'm so infuriated.

What's up dude?

[Rama]

Aug 7, 2015 12:15:18 GMT -5 Andrea said:

Aug 7, 2015 12:13:04 GMT -5 Rama said:

I'm shaking, I'm so infuriated.

What's up dude?

See above.

[Andrea]

Never mind. I just scrolled back.

[acorn99]

Aug 7, 2015 11:52:22 GMT -5 ****** said:

Thank god it's Friday, surprise pregnancy announcement today at work by a co-worker.

SPOILER: Click to show

She just quit taking her pills and didn't tell her husband. He told her they couldn't afford another kid right now but she wants one anyway. So surprise to him She's KTFU. Don't mind me while I continue to struggle. I'll be drowning my sorrows later.

TGIF x1000000

Some people just really fucking suck.

[Andrea]

People are assholes. ******, that person sounds like a horrible human.

I am drinking my way through the weekend. Tomorrow I have to go to dinner with 9 other women. Six of them have young kids under the age of two, and 3 are pregnant with their second. I am going to die a thousand little deaths tomorrow.

edit: words fail me sometimes

[Rama]

Aug 7, 2015 12:20:52 GMT -5 Andrea said:

People are assholes. ******, that person sounds like a horrible human.

I am drinking my way through the weekend. Tomorrow I have to go to dinner with 9 other women. Six of them have young kinds under the age of two, and 3 are pregnant with their second. I am going to die a thousand little deaths tomorrow.

*hugs*  Sorry, Aalv.

[summerdonna]

Aug 7, 2015 12:20:52 GMT -5 Andrea said:

People are assholes. ******, that person sounds like a horrible human.

I am drinking my way through the weekend. Tomorrow I have to go to dinner with 9 other women. Six of them have young kinds under the age of two, and 3 are pregnant with their second. I am going to die a thousand little deaths tomorrow.

I'm sorry that will be rough. All the drinks for you! Hugs friend.

[Deleted]

I'm just going to pretend I didn't read that about the cunt, because after a super awkward/sad/frustrating appointment I walked out and got the best text I have ever received! Oh my god I'm so fucking happy right now.

Also, I really want Chinese take out for lunch.

[Deleted]

Aug 7, 2015 12:20:52 GMT -5 Andrea said:

People are assholes. ******, that person sounds like a horrible human.

I am drinking my way through the weekend. Tomorrow I have to go to dinner with 9 other women. Six of them have young kinds under the age of two, and 3 are pregnant with their second. I am going to die a thousand little deaths tomorrow.

Good luck.

[Rama]

Aug 7, 2015 12:22:30 GMT -5 @led said:

I'm just going to pretend I didn't read that about the cunt, because after a super awkward/sad/frustrating appointment I walked out and got the best text I have ever received! Oh my god I'm so fucking happy right now.

Also, I really want Chinese take out for lunch.

Tell us about your awesome text.  I'd like to start seeing rosy instead of red.

[Andrea]

Te:
( )amo
(x)quila

^ my game plan for survival

[Deleted]

Aug 7, 2015 12:25:36 GMT -5 Rama said:

Aug 7, 2015 12:22:30 GMT -5 @led said:

I'm just going to pretend I didn't read that about the cunt, because after a super awkward/sad/frustrating appointment I walked out and got the best text I have ever received! Oh my god I'm so fucking happy right now.

Also, I really want Chinese take out for lunch.

Tell us about your awesome text.  I'd like to start seeing rosy instead of red.

It's kind of private. :/

[emilie]

Big hugs Andrea. Drink all the wine.

[Rama]

Aug 7, 2015 12:27:37 GMT -5 @led said:

Aug 7, 2015 12:25:36 GMT -5 Rama said:

Tell us about your awesome text.  I'd like to start seeing rosy instead of red.

It's kind of private. :/

Ah, then nevermind.  I'm glad it was good, though!