Most my days are the same. Every now and then something outside the house, or someone comes to the house happens. Today is the 4th of July and Janet and Cammie are coming to dinner. People. I get to see people. I can't hug them and that makes me sad...
Yesterday two of my friends came over and we set up outside and drank wine and ate appetizers. Spending the whole time getting caught up on what's going on in their house and what was going on in mind. You'd think we'd run out of things to talk about...but we didn't. In fact, this is the friend who calls every day Blursday.
Most of my days are filled with work, cooking, reading and catching up on Facebook. Facebook has become a source of amusement by how many people are arguing over face masks. It's annoying and amusing all at the same time. Both camps have reports that proves their point. Both camps won't change their minds and yet both camps continue to argue. In fact, people are arguing more about face masks than politics right now. I'm unsure which is better.
Thursday I went to an actual restaurant ... and ate in. GASP. I met my boss for lunch and we decided to "risk" it. This restaurant was so darn clean. I didn't feel unsafe at all.
I also got a shit town off my "honey do list" Thursday/Friday. I took a bunch of packages I've been meaning to send to the Pony Express. I sent my sister a bunch of family photos. I scanned them so I have them and thought she'd enjoy having them. I included a number of Mom items too that I thought she'd like. The box has only been packed and ready to go since January...
I also sent a cousin a yearbook type thing that was in Mom's stuff. Thought he'd be the only one still in Colorado and still from that side of the family who'd like it. It's funny going through stuff and deciding what to do with it. It broke my heart to throw out so much of mom's stuff, but there was no time to do anything else with it. All this stuff we amass as we live and then it gets tossed or sold. It reminds me, yet again, that I need to really lighten the load.
Finally, the last thought for today...I've decided to look into buying a condo/townhouse. I've been pretty adamant I don't want to, but conversations with several people has me thinking I might be able to do this. I am meeting with the bank on Monday to see what I'm worth and what I need. Nothing is sure at this point, but at least I'm starting to think in that direction. The down payment is going to be the hard part. Anyone got $20K sitting around they don't need or want?
In my perfect world this is what would happen. I'd be able to rent my friend Joe's house next year for a year. During that time I'd start stashing away the money. Then by the end of that lease I'd be ready to buy and have a decent down payment. That'd be perfect. But I know my luck and I'm pretty sure that won't be happening.
I've also been looking to see what's out there. I've been shocked at how reasonable condos/townhouses are in the area I want to live. That's a plus. The big problem is properties go so fast...it'll be a roller coaster of yays and nays. oh goody.
Anyway...happy 4th of July everyone.
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