No more roll backs!

It's offical--- The countdown is OVA and there will be no resets!  The clock is at 00...(for the third time)

Ha- we would be scheduled to move on the HOTTEST day of the year but trust and believe, I’m moving even if I’m butt naked hanging out the side of a U-haul with a bag of ice for bra and panties!  It's so hot in the Washington DC Metropolitan area that the devil is even stark naked suckin on an ice cube. Even still, this heat will not roll us back un momento!  This is going to make for an unforgettable move.  I'm sure I'll be telling stories about this move for a long time. Well let me just say that I have enjoyed each of you so much.  Thank you for helping me get through this and keep my sanity! Through all the drive-bys, go-ins, chicken bones, no power, no power again, closing delays you all have been right there to cheer me up, listen and laugh with me.

THANK YOU!

I'll check in with you all later to dish about closing. Hope all goes well!  *Fingers Crossed*

Today is NOT the day.

This has truly been a beautiful experience. It was so rich and valuable.  I couldn't recommend a better experience for a couple, family, or even an individual.  This process has brought my partner and I so much closer which I didn't think was possible. Thinking back over these past 5 months, there are a few things that I have gained.

1. An appreciation of family. I moved back home during the building process.  It was rough at first, but once I got the pillow top for the wiry pull out bed, things jelled soon thereafter. It's not often when you get to move back home on a good note. Usually it's either to take care of sick parents, or other reasons that may bring you back to the nest.  I was able to come back TEMPORARILY and be more of an asset to my parents. It felt good to have flash backs of the "good old days" in the house they bought to make memories for me.

2. Patience. I got this by force.  No matter how much I stayed on top of the process,  timelines, etc., things are bound to happen that are out of my control. Just like how our settlement date has been pushed to the end of this week to Friday instead of TODAY.  You would think my potty mouth chart would be toppled over with paper toilets but all I can say is that, "It is well!". It is this reaction that demonstrates the level of patience I have gained. 

3. Flexibility and compromise. We wanted it ALL, shoot I STILL want it all. But it's a must to prioritize and to be flexible.  It's a give and take.  Having other small projects around the house will give me something to look forward to. So, it's ok that I didn't have EVERY bell and whistle, I got enough!  I'm still blowing baby!

4. Faith. We each have our own faith, beliefs etc. For me, this experience drew more of my attention to God's wonder, dominion, and power....down to the little things. I am so grateful to have been paying attention.

FINAL WALK-THRU was last Thursday.  It wasn't to bad. Our Jacuzzi was not working, the bar seemed to be off with its symmetry in some places and there was a crack in one of the kitchen cabinets. Those were the major things.  Everything else was minor but we were sure to point out EVERY TEENY TINY MINOR THING we saw: Paint touch ups, caulking cracks, grouting cracks, window smudges-- I was on it like the Brown Hornet.

Sooo- as I re-set my countdown clock to Friday, I will enjoy this last 3 days with my parents, no bills, and free food! IT IS WELL!

We've got power...PLUS GRASS!

The grass is plush like carpet. I wanted to lie down in it!

The sun was shining so brightly in the house, and it was really pretty.

Our appliances were SUPPOSED to be delivered tomorrow but the microwave is unavailable.  I think our PM knew i would lose control upon hearing the word DELAY and he immediately told us we would be getting an upgraded model to arrive Monday. OK, I'll take an upgrade all day-- any day!

I've got one thing to say........

I'VE GOT THE POWER!

#nuff-said!

Uh Oh...still NO PEPCO

So PEPCO's contractors have completed their work and all that is needed is for ONE of the THREE PEPCO Inspectors to come out and check out the work and press a button to provide the juice.  Sounds simple right? Well it would be except for the fact that ALL THREE inspectors are ON VACATION! $#!%!!!!!!

Does Pepco understand the ramifications of their lazy, uncoordinated actions?  See, I have been on this no foul language kick and doing exceptionally well.  More than three potty mouth charges in a week cost me $1 a pop and I have other things to do with my dollars!  Well, as you can see, PEPCO is responsible for FOUR potty mouth points today which cost me $1. I plan to send an invoice directly to the dumb a%% supervisor that approved ALL his inspectors to be off during the same week. IDIOT!

I'm trying to K.I.T. (Keep It Together)!!  The landscaping and touch-up paint is being done today and the cleaning crew is coming tomorrow. Friday the appliances are being delivered and installed but who knows how well they work...if THERE ISN'T ANY ELECTRICITY!!!!  

-----Wooosiiii-----