Post by HoneySpider on Sept 29, 2015 15:08:53 GMT -5
I need to be back at home and in my regular routine so I can GBCN more!
Got the repairs done on my car, that's $500 I wasn't expecting to spend but it was stuff that had to get done. Definitely could have been worse.
NJ EZ-Pass is the worst. I wanted to close my account because we got a MD one since they now discount MD tolls if you have a MD account and that's where we spend the majority of our money. Anyway, closed the acct online Aug 16, mailed back the transponders which tracking shows they received Aug 21. Over the next few weeks I kept checking to see if it was closed because I'll be getting a refund and nothing. Didn't contact them right away tough because it says to allow 30 days. On Sept 14 I sent an email through their system and they never responded. I finally got a chance to call today and they guy said that yeah, they just never started the closing process. WTF? So he went ahead and started it and it should be done in 7-10 business days but I'm not holding my breath.
Got our lease renewal, we've been waiting to see what the terms are and they are only raising rent $25, which is just under 1.5%. Not bad. When we signed the lease last year I actually negotiated them down to our current rent which is $25 under what the lowest price they normally give is, so really they are just bringing us back up to that. I actually expected them to raise it more.
My boss told me to make sure I update this one section on the report I KNOW I updated...it really ticks me off. Especially when she deleted an entire section without commenting on why or leaving me a trail as to what SHE did....ugh.
That's such a reasonable rent raise! Ours went up $100 the first year!
I'm just sitting on the couch eating teddy grahams and watching tv. I can't be productive right now. M seems pretty thrilled with this mid day abnormality.
Am I the only one that loves kid food? Teddy grahams, fishy crackers, chicken tenders, popsicles... All so yummy.
Post by ginkgoleaf on Sept 29, 2015 16:15:15 GMT -5
We're somewhat seriously considering a major move. We've been looking at houses, school ratings, and jobs all weekend. We may be crazy? But maybe not, I can't decide. :/
Post by estrellita on Sept 29, 2015 16:19:55 GMT -5
What is this thing? I thought it was for pots but it's so close to the edge. It slides in and out. I can't figure it out!
ETA: ok, looks like it might be a towel thing? Why do you need 3 things to hang towels on and why is it by the stove and not the sink? Is there something else we could use it for? I'm so confused, lol.
We're somewhat seriously considering a major move. We've been looking at houses, school ratings, and jobs all weekend. We may be crazy? But maybe not, I can't decide. :/
I seriously think she pulls up old versions of documents assuming I haven't updated them. She also deleted things without remembering and then asks me about it. Lovely :/
We're somewhat seriously considering a major move. We've been looking at houses, school ratings, and jobs all weekend. We may be crazy? But maybe not, I can't decide. :/
Where to?
I say not crazy, but I also move all the time.
Florida. Lower taxes/cost of living, warmer weather, and all my extended family is there except for my parents and brother.
I'm mostly concerned about schools, though where we're looking is pretty good, how conservative it might be, and making new friends.
wanderingenough yes they have been a lot better. I've had two migraines in the past week and they both were a lot shorter than previously. A huge improvement! I've been tracking them on that website you recommended and no patterns yet. I also changed so many things at once it's hard to know, if anything, specifically helped. Thanks for asking!
ginkgoleaf the schools in FL may worry me compared to where you're at now, but everything else sounds great. I dream of a place that doesn't freeze over half the year. Would you go before or after the babies?
katiek throw in a load of laundry, watch tv and eat brownies, put load in drier, watch more TV, then fold. Bam, great evening.
Post by ginkgoleaf on Sept 29, 2015 18:11:02 GMT -5
amaranth, we'd aim for next spring/summer, after babies are here but before DS would start kindergarten. Would totally depend on DH getting a job though.
G and I went to OKC with MIL. It was a good but exhausting day. G didn't nap well at all so she was very overtired. I finally got her to sleep (been working on it an hour) because she just wanted to fall asleep in my arms. Poor girl.
ginkgoleaf where in FL? My H is always begging me to move there. His family is in the Orlando area, but he would love to live somewhere a little closer to the ocean.
ginkgoleaf where in FL? My H is always begging me to move there. His family is in the Orlando area, but he would love to live somewhere a little closer to the ocean.
East of Orlando, along the coast. I'll PM you the town.
ginkgoleaf- I vote not too crazy! Our house is listed and C is 9 months old. Although...your move will b a lot more involved since it's way further away and with 2 babies and a kid. Still do-able and at least you'll have lots of family around to help! Good luck with your decision!
Our house goes on the MLS tomorrow morning!! Woohoo!!!
awick14- am I going crazy...thought your appt was today??? Update?
Post by HoneySpider on Sept 29, 2015 21:40:27 GMT -5
((awick14)) I'm so sorry the appointment didn't go as you hoped Sending so many good thoughts your way and hoping for a positive update next week! I know it's hard but hang in there friend.