crapstain: 12:53 a.m.

Monday, September 14, 2009

12:53 a.m.

I knew it was coming. Why it happened last night at 12:53, I have no idea. Maybe because everyone was asleep and I didn't want them to have to see it. Or, maybe it's because on Sunday afternoon we found the Notice of Trustee's Sale on our door. October 21 is our offical auction date.

I finally had my little breakdown over losing our house. It's been simmering and finally came to a full boil. I have to admit, I feel a lot better (thank you for the encouragement, Ms. McQuay).

Now maybe I'll be able to swallow food and water without choking. I've lost 4 pounds. Stress is a fantastic diet.

Let the packing begin! Onward and upward and all that crap.

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Amy said...: Are you going to try to buy your house back at auction? I saw a story on the news a few months ago about a family who did that.

Well, I am hope you are feeling much better about the whole thing now. And, I hope you can swallow and that you sleep peacefully with no headaches or spine pain from now on!

I love packing up my stuff and moving. (I did like it less when I was moving out of a home I loved.) I love throwing out all the CRAP! So nice to have a chance to get back to basics. I love my current apartment and we've been here for over 4 years. But, occasionally I think I'd like to move just to have the opportunity to go through everything and simplify. Here's hoping your move allows you to de-junk!; Monday, September 14, 2009

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