So, I did a little shopping yesterday

[starrieskies]

And I'm SO glad I did!!  I know you are all dying to know what I bought... 

So, here's a before picture showing the bedding we were using before (hand me downs from my sister)



And here's the new purchase! 



All in all, I'm pretty pleased.

[Deleted]

Very nice!

[tiramisu]

That looks great, nicely done!

[gault]

LOVE IT! Looks beautiful!

[partiallysunny]

Love!

The wall color on the other hand...

[starrieskies]

Yeah, the wall color is... odd. But I'm not going to go through the trouble of moving everything out so I can paint it. It's just more trouble than its worth at this point.

[partiallysunny]

I forget, what it's the timeline for you moving out on your own? Are you doing okay at your parents?

[Deleted]

Cute!

[starrieskies]

I figure about 6 months.

My mom has started trying to get me to go to church with her, which I expected. She means well, but she drives me nuts. She even left a little brochure for a one day "discovering your purpose with God" seminar at the church on my dresser yesterday. I'm not opposed to going to church, really, it's just HER church I don't like. Other than that, it's been nice.

We have kind of an interesting situation in that my Dad works a couple of states away and is only around every couple of weeks or so. So I don't see much of him, but when he's here, he's quiet and supportive.

It's been liberating just knowing I can come and go as I please, and my parents have been good about just letting me do my thing. All in all, it's been going well. But I do need to have a discussion with my mom about coming in my room when I'm not there... Or I could just leave something on my dresser that she won't want to find...

[Muddled]

I'm so glad you are doing things to make you feel good.



Were you able to set up an appt with your lawyer?

[margarita]

Very cute!

[starrieskies]

No, I haven't yet. I'm actually getting really frustrated with her. She's not returing my calls, or my emails. I know she's busy, and I'm not her only case, but its been almost a week since I was able to get her on the phone.

[Muddled]

Aug 22, 2013 12:15:32 GMT -5 starrieskies said:

No, I haven't yet. I'm actually getting really frustrated with her. She's not returing my calls, or my emails. I know she's busy, and I'm not her only case, but its been almost a week since I was able to get her on the phone.

[starrieskies]

Although, I haven't paid her the retainer yet because we haven't been able to set up an appointment, so I suppose I could go somewhere else... Especially if this is the way communication is going to be with her. I think I need someone who's a little more accessible.

Luckily I had enough time before hand to interview multiple lawyers so I have other options that I know I am comfortable with, she was just my first choice. There's a very close second, and I'm going to call her at lunch today.

[partiallysunny]

You are now a badass.

[starrieskies]

I'm not sure I'm really a badass, but I'm angry and it's making me want to get this shit done. I've waited for long enough. I'm ready, she apparently isn't ready for me. No biggie, I'll move on.

I'm a little extra motivated because I'm still stewing over stupid shit stbx said on the phone last night. For someone who says he wants a chance to show me he's seen the light, he's saying some stupid ass shit and only reinforcing my decision.

[captainmel]

I love the bedding! Where did you end up getting it?

Is that your DS? I might kidnap him.

I am so continually impressed with your strength. You are a badass.

[starrieskies]

Oddly enough, I found it at walmart. I don't usually shop for stuff like that there, but I was already there for something else anyway. I saw it and knew it was what I wanted. And it was only $30 for the comforter set and another $20 for the sheets. The only thing that I didn't get was a bed skirt.

And, yes, that's DS.  I couldn't get him to move off the bed, so I just snapped the picture. I have another one of him on the bed with the new bedding that's pretty cute too.  I think he likes it almost as much as I do.

[captainmel]

Aug 22, 2013 12:51:51 GMT -5 starrieskies said:

Oddly enough, I found it at walmart. I don't usually shop for stuff like that there, but I was already there for something else anyway. I saw it and knew it was what I wanted. And it was only $30 for the comforter set and another $20 for the sheets. The only thing that I didn't get was a bed skirt.

Steal! Well done.

[partiallysunny]

I think the definition of badass is "one who has righteous anger and gets shit done. Usually for the betterment of mankind and every once and awhile shit blows up.

[justduckydancer]

I know I haven't posted in awhile, but I'm proud of you starries.

[starrieskies]

Aug 22, 2013 12:58:30 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

I think the definition of badass is "one who has righteous anger and gets shit done. Usually for the betterment of mankind and every once and awhile shit blows up.

Well, if that's the case, I guess maybe I am a badass!

[starrieskies]

Thanks jdd! It's nice to "see" you again!

[starrieskies]

Badass, party of one here! Just made my appointment with lawyer #2. Next Wednesday afternoon.

I remember, now exactly why she was my #2... she's significantly more expensive than the others. She was also one of the first ones I met with, and I was very impressed with her, I just thought she was out of my price range. I'll have to figure that part out. But at least I have an appointment!