Wednesday, October 03, 2007

Enter at your own risk (scary lady inside)....

Okay Tarah, you asked for it. You'd rather cranky chatter than no chatter. She's back. I want my care free, bug free, maintenance free, simple life back. I'm sick of calling plumbers, drywallers, roofers, siding experts, insurance agents, the bank, credit card companies and many more. I can't believe how simple my life was before this. Our weekend and evenings were relaxing and stress free. I spent my days playing w/Conner, keeping the house fairly clean and researching adoption. We exercised when we wanted to, went out for a bite to eat when we wanted and worried about nothing. Then I had to go and ruin it. I came to look at this house mesmerized by the rare and beautiful snow, wearing my blinders as I walked through the house saying "we'll tear up the carpet, texture and paint over the wallpaper and it will be good as new". Ha ha ha haaa..... what was I thinking. And I was perfectly sober and sane when I thought all of this. Then I found out about the "deadly mold" and noticed how unsquare the walls were, the sagginess of the ceiling, plenty of water damage and the demolition began. I still did great. Trash can after trash can of plaster I stayed optimistic. Through all the sweat and dirt I felt good about this place. Then our cozy, warm, new house sold in less than a week. Began to sweat it a little but new we were going to be on our beautiful farm soon and was excited. (you feeling the love right). Well then 5 weeks in a Super Eight started to wear on me a little. A toddler that wasn't sleeping, a stinky hotel w/dog shit in the hallway (no joke) and I started slipping.

From there it's been a series of highs and lows and today is a low. I'm sick of worrying whether or not to fork over the cash and pay someone to side the house instead of spending a four + weekends doing it ourselves (and by ourselves I mean Nater) and I know he'll do it to save the money but what's more debt and why should he work so darn hard? But that means more phone calls to differ lenders. Do we do the home equity, do we refinance, do we open another credit card with 0% apr??? What do we do people....? What do we do? Hubby is working his little butt off (while mine is getting bigger), nine months of family time is lost, etc, etc.

And lastly; insurance. I have a local lady and she absolutely SUCKS and I'd love nothing more than to call tomorrow (when our policy would renew) and tell her to ....... I don't know..... something really witty and clever. She was supposed to come to our house Monday to go over all the improvements, lower our quote, yadda yadda yadda. She never showed up and never called. So more phone calls to other insurance companies. I just got off the phone with one company I think I will go with just because they have good reviews and I'm desperate at this point.

What's my problem? Just another day of my 21 day PMS and 7 day period.
Woe is me; somebody call the wambulance.

9 comments:

  1. Anonymous4:45 PM

    Can the insurance lady for sure. All the other stuff, you will totally make the right decision.

    Hang in there. :)

    Jamie

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  2. Okay, you've done the first part. Venting.

    Second part is harder, but it's a day-at-a-time, sister. That's the only way to cope. Think about what you CAN do in a given day, and ignore the rest (easier said than done, I know). You WILL get there and have great dinner parties where you charm your guests with tales from the remodel. It will all be but a bad dream. Someday.

    And for today? I'd say order some Chinese, put on a movie with the hubs, and drink a lot. Hang in there!

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  3. State Farm usually does so well; have you tried them?

    I'm sorry it's so yucky right now. Hang in there!

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  4. Act 8:4
    Sometimes God can accomplish his purposes through the uncomfortable situations in our lives; God is preparing you for a special task. Trust him, and remember you have so many who are behind you 100%

    --Jenn

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  5. Ok Chan, what insurance company is it! I hope it's the one i work for so i can chew!!! Even though MO. is different than KS. i'd still like to vent for you!!LOL I'm such the fighter!! NOT!
    Next time i go to J-MO
    i'm stopping by and we can both vent over a few long island teas!!
    I need it!

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  6. OH YA, AND
    woooooo woooooo woooooo
    that's the wambulance!!!

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  7. Dude,
    Look at all the responses when you are open and real!
    OK, I agree with Idaho Jamie...
    Call and do insurance stuff. Does Nate like doing the work, or does it "grumpy" him up? If he likes it, go for it. If he hates it, call someone and promise to make them a pie if they give a good rate!
    I will be thinking of you this week. I would love you to come put your feet up, have some home made applesauce, get a massage and relax. :)

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  8. I feel for you Chandra. I can't say I've ever felt desperate about my house, but I am getting a glimpse by reading your blog. Whenever I am feeling anxious about something though I put it all in perspective by reminding myself that I have my family, and we're all healthy (at least at the time I wrote this we are).

    I do have 1 piece of advice though. Don't ever choose secured credit (home equity) over unsecured credit (credit cards & uncollateralized loans) if you can help it. I know the interest rates make them tempting, but you're better off either not spending the money (if it's an option) or sticking with unsecured credit.

    I'm sure whatever you guys do, you'll be fine. Why not take a break from remodeling and hold off on the siding for a while? I think you have done more remodeling than most people do in a lifetime. Cut yourself & Nate some slack.

    Give me a call when you have some time if you still want to vent. I am sure I will return the favor when these babies are born and my life is turned upside down.

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  9. Anonymous4:59 PM

    having one of those days, or weeks, or months it sounds like....sorry chand it will get better and remember not just anyone could handle this:) love you

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