Monthly Archives: April 2016

Robbie was so … adult with me wanting this house. He was terribly upset because he really wants his job, but he was just kept saying it won’t work. Meaning his job that he hasn’t even started yet – doesn’t even know yet when he will start. But he didn’t bring it up at all until I asked him what was wrong.

I decided I don’t want that house – can’t afford it, I don’t want to live alone, there’s no yard, I won’t be able to do stuff like go to Wyoming, money will be tight for a long time… but while I was at work today the house is what I thought about all day. Well, when I had a minute. We were very busy on phones and in the store as usual on a pretty spring day.

I’ve come up with another plan that will work. If I get some co-operation from granny. Just a waiting game right now. Need to get to bed so I can go get groceries in the morning. Much better to go VERY early on Sunday morning. Not so crowded.

Oh, my. I’m in LOVE. Found the PERFECT house – like it was built for me. I’ve already made an offer on the house… trying to figure how this is going to happen. Robbie was really quiet – asked him what was wrong. We’ve been “in discussion” for the past 2 or 3 hours, and it was GREAT!

He was offered a post office job in Hillsville – starts in a week or so. He is certain he can’t make it here on his own with just the post office job, and he’s right. And he can’t live at my new house because they require you to live within 30 minutes of the office now. We are at 29 minutes according to google. So technically he couldn’t even live with granny.

We have worked through this – at least partially. I might not even stand a chance at this house. Won’t know until I talk to the bank. But at least I’m giving it a shot. And Robbie and I are working through this together. We can make this work.

Well, am I ready to spiral downward? Yesterday was awesome for me – I have been in SUCH a good mood all day today. Even the stupid crap at work didn’t bother me. At least not like it can bother me.

Robbie went to the Post Office and filled out his paperwork. He goes on his ‘shadow ride’ with the regular carrier either this Saturday or the next. The following week he goes for training. YES!

Got a call this morning about a property for sale. SO EXCITED!! Going to look at it tomorrow afternoon. Sounds like it is the perfect fit. (Just like how many others?) The price is a little beyond where I had been looking, but might be able to bring them down a couple steps. Anyway, I’m pretty sure I can do this. I sure HOPE I can!

If it fits. If… if… if. If not, I guess I move on to the next item. Next project. Either way, I’ve got work to do on this house – whether to rent it or sell it. Was thinking I would finance for Robbie – rent to own if he wants to stay here. Not like he won’t get the house in Sparta when I’m gone. He can sell it or rent it or move in it. Or he can just move with me and I’ll sell this or rent it to someone else. He’d be better off moving closer to Hillsville if he’s going to stay at that office. Between me and Granny, the guy should be pretty well set for houses. And real estate. As long as he can afford the taxes.

We’ve been talking about what he plans to drive. I suggested his ‘tank,’ then I thought he could try Granny’s car. But he doesn’t ‘fit’ in her car. I want him to take advantage of this to build his credit. . . but will that make ‘my house’ unattainable if I co-sign for a cheap car for him? I just paid for the phone books and that was a LARGE payment. Not in the poorhouse yet. 🙂

I do dislike being a yoyo. Even when I’m on the ‘up’, I know the ‘down’ isn’t far behind. I really had a great time today with friends I love like family. Today has been a definite up – laughing and eating and just being with good people. Fun to just enjoy life for a change.

All in all, it’s been a week full of friends and good times. I’d like to think I could have another week like it soon. Even though I was really disappointed that the house Vickie and I looked at really wasn’t what I was hoping for, I can’t just curl up in a corner and give up.

Bob and Janice are leaving for Wyoming just as Mom and I get back from vacation. Janice asked me if I wanted to go… I can’t – but I would LOVE to. They are so much FUN. I know I can’t. I will ask tomorrow if it is possible, but I really don’t think so. But we’re talking about riding to Maggie Valley again this summer. We can do that in just a 3 or 4 day weekend.

Stopped to see Shirley on the way home and she was trying to be… difficult. “Must be nice to have friends to go places with” then she started in on she wanted to go somewhere today but none of her friends was available. I know she’s jealous, but I don’t know what to do for her. Or if it is even my job to ‘do for her.’ Then she started in on how she would rather die than be in the nursing home. I asked why she thought she was going to the nursing home and she said if she couldn’t walk she would have to. I don’t want to be pulled into her little power play, and so far today it hasn’t happened. I’ve still had a really good day. But I will be seeing her tomorrow. and I will be listening to her complain that she doesn’t go anywhere. Doesn’t see anyone. Doesn’t do anything. I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be her ‘best friend’. She’s too depressing.