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Topic: Bitter/Sweet
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LibraSparkle
Knowflake Posts: 6034
From: Vancouver USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted July 15, 2004 03:25 PM
 
Well, it's official. We're giving up our house for an appartment. I'm sad and happy all at the same time.I love this house. I have been fighting with hubby for almost a year to keep it. It's too expensive for us at this time  ... what with gas, water, garbage, increased electricity charges. The apartment we're moving into will save us nearly $700 a month. That's the happy part. I have a lot of anxiety when it comes to finances. I really freak out and panic over financial stress. This will be a good move for us, but I will miss this house SO much! We move in on Saturday. They're nice apartments. Only a few years old. They have a pool and a hot tub, free basic cable, a playground for the kids that I will be able to see from our apartment. I've got to get to work on setting up the utilities so everything is all set for us on Saturday. Ugh! I hate moving! IP: Logged |
26taurus
Knowflake Posts: 13411
From: *
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted July 15, 2004 03:40 PM
Great news Librasparkle!
Even though you'll miss your old house, I think the relief that you will be saving money by living in the apartment will be better for everyone. And it sounds really nice. Moving stinks. But sometimes change turns out better than you expected. And you get to decorate a new place!! Have fun!  26 IP: Logged |
pidaua
Knowflake Posts: 7314
From: Schweinfurt to Grafenwoehr all within 6 months LOL
Registered: May 2002
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posted July 15, 2004 04:14 PM
Hi LibraSparkle, I used to live in a cute apartment with a roommate in Cascade Park (Vancouver, WA). It had a great work out center, basic cable, pool, sauna and free tanning beds- oh and a fire place. I really loved it!!! Then we found a place in Clackamas - HUGE apartment (right off Sunnyside) with the same amenities (this was back in 95 / 96) Apartment living has it's good and bad points. I am happy that you are feeling less stressed about the money situation- that is one hell of stress to go through. Take care and my thoughts are with you and your family.  IP: Logged |
LibraSparkle
Knowflake Posts: 6034
From: Vancouver USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted July 15, 2004 07:26 PM
Wow Pid, small world We lived in Cascade Park for a couple years before we moved to Honolulu. Now we're in Fisher's Landing. Neato  IP: Logged |
trillian
Knowflake Posts: 4050
From: The Boundless
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted July 15, 2004 07:43 PM
Blessings and best wishes on your move.
You'll be happy there.
A better house awaits you one day.
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pixelpixie
Knowflake Posts: 5301
From: Ontario Canada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted July 15, 2004 10:19 PM
How exciting for you! And also sad, i know... but you can start fresh, with some extra play money... new paint, new projects, new cupboards and shelves!
I am excited for you... moving gets me pumped... mostly.. also exhausted though.
Good luck!!!!!!IP: Logged |
LibraSparkle
Knowflake Posts: 6034
From: Vancouver USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted July 16, 2004 12:28 AM
Thanks guys. You're all so great!Hey Pix, you love moving so much? Get your red booty down here and lend a hand!  IP: Logged |
pixelpixie
Knowflake Posts: 5301
From: Ontario Canada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted July 16, 2004 01:04 AM
*well hey, you lent a hand to me earlier, didn't you? * OW!
I would in a heartbeat... I really would!!!IP: Logged |
Nackie
Knowflake Posts: 561
From: Germany
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted July 16, 2004 02:15 AM
When you're done there, Pixie, come on over to Germany--I've got a few jobs you can take over!Libra, I hear you, moving sucks! We move in 2 weeks, and I'm still in the sorting (omg, I TOTALLY forgot I had that!) and tossing (no, my son, we are NOT keeping that train you got when you were two that only has one wheel left, is dirt encrusted and you haven't touched in four years!) stage. Can't seem to get past it. A work-out room? Free tanning beds? holy moly! The only free thing in our appartments is the air we breathe, and I'm sure we pay for that somehow too! lol Nackie IP: Logged |
LibraSparkle
Knowflake Posts: 6034
From: Vancouver USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted July 16, 2004 02:43 AM
Ugh! I can't sleep! I have so many things whirling around my head. Must clean the blinds and drapes. Gotta clean the carpets. Oy! The garage!! So much to do! I just can't relax.Maybe some Kava is in order. IP: Logged |
LibraSparkle
Knowflake Posts: 6034
From: Vancouver USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted July 16, 2004 03:03 AM
*No warnings about my liver, please*I know Kava can be dangerous if taken too much. It's not something I use often... but something I LOVE to use IP: Logged |
LibraSparkle
Knowflake Posts: 6034
From: Vancouver USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted July 16, 2004 03:14 AM
Here's some pics of the new place. It's nice. I'm sure I'm going to like it there. We'll also be right across the street from a HUGE neighborhood park that is less than two years old That will be nice for the kiddos.     It's about 1100 Sq. Ft. IP: Logged |
lalalinda
Moderator Posts: 3291
From: nevada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted July 16, 2004 04:08 AM
Good luck on your move!IP: Logged |
Sheaa Olein
Knowflake Posts: 2864
From: London
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted July 16, 2004 07:12 AM
Good luck honey! The house looks beautiful  I wish some of the houses here were like that! I've moved twice this year, I'm with you on the whole moving drama! Sending fairy luck, wishes, love and serenity, your way!!  Love you like a circle!
Sheaa 
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LibraSparkle
Knowflake Posts: 6034
From: Vancouver USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted July 17, 2004 02:17 AM
Well... I just packed up all my books, plants, and some knick knacks and moved them over to the new place. Hubby's working graveyard, so I'm on my own tonight. Tomorrow we'll get the guys together to move the big stuff. Did I mention that I'm only moving about 3 blocks away?It's nice and spacious. Plenty of windows for my plants. BRAND NEW washer and dryer. New dishwasher too. Single sink though Double insulated. It's on the second floor, and it was much cooler in there than in the house. While I was packing up my TOO MANY boxes of books, I was asking myself why I like to read so damned much... and why am I so attached to my books?! Some of the plants were no piece of cake either. Just watered a couple days ago, so the big ones were pretty heavy. Got my work out for the day.  IP: Logged |
Rainbow~
Knowflake Posts: 5927
From: The Little River Indian Reservation
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted July 17, 2004 10:47 PM
I think you'll be happy there LibraSparkle....looks like an adorable place...and nice for the kiddies too...I hear you about moving tho...I just moved in June...still not totally settled in... A move is always a new start, tho...and I rather like that...cuz we all need a new start every now and then...  Enjoy your new space... Love,
Rainbow
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