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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Life these days..

Mushy warning: yellow

Hi y'all! 

What's going on in my life, you ask? no, you didn't. But because I love to know what't going on in y'alls, I'm going to go ahead and assume you take some interest in mine also. 
In fact- I should start by thanking you for the interest that you do take. Thank you for your love, comments, support, encouragement, friendship. This blogging community is really a loving place. I'm so thankful I get to be a part of it. 

Mushy warning: green..safe zone. 

Life updates:

-This one is a tricky one. We bought a house almost a year ago. A house that was being built and due this year. This month, we decided we no longer wanted the house. Fortunately, we received a full refund and all is well. Allow me- 
We bought the house because it was a buyer's market, and we felt it was a worthy investment. Then, when six months passed, we realized we did not want to stay in Miami long term, and keeping the house would be a hassle. We wanted the house, but felt it was smarter to give it up. After a lot of praying and seeking we asked for a cancellation. And we were told no. We would lose our deposit, which was a big chunk of moola. We could not afford that. We then got an attorney, who also told us it was hopeless. So in the hopeless situation, we just figured we would keep it until they built it and try to sell it, but that was going to be our last option. Thank goodness we serve a God who is the best attorney. About two weeks ago, we got a call. "We are refunding you 100% of your deposit." When we asked why they said "although it is breaching the contract, we felt we should make the exception." So that's that. 

About not wanting to be in Miami long term. 
Kyle's job is very stressful. {he's an air traffic controller} and working in such a large city only makes his job ten times more difficult. That's reason one. Reason two, we don't want to raise children here. It's too big, too hectic. Third, I can only take one year of no seasons, maybe two. 
You ask, so where will you move? {again, this is me pretending we are in an enthusiastic convo in which you don't ask questions}
That's yet to be decided. We still have some time here. Not sure how long. A lot of praying and seeking direction needs to take place. Maybe we have ten years, or maybe just one. And where next? No clue. 
For now we love it here, because what's not to love. If you don't know the answer to that, you obviously haven't watched The Real Housewives of Miami. 

-Work...
I have been working here and there..when I first graduated school this past summer, I thought I absolutely needed to start my career and have a full time job and that jazz. And I did for a couple months, but it was not what I wanted. For now, I want to work part time, doing something fun. I don't think I'm ready to throw the 9-5 rope around my neck just yet. I am starting to work on golf course as a cart girl. Which I think I will enjoy. Matt Damon was there on day one, so yeah..I'll enjoy it. For serious though, it's a fun thing to do, ride a golf cart all day and only working a 2-3 days a week. On the other hand, I will help with events and writing at a company and see where it all goes. 
And right now..
-Our apartment lease is up soon, and we are moving beach side. Which we should have done the day we moved here. But we thought practicality trumped a fun time. Wronggg. 
-No more news, for now. Except as always that we are loving our little fur ball. And he turns one next month. Fireworks. 
 
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21 comments:

  1. I love life update posts like this. Sometimes the minor details which are really the major details of bloggers lives get lost under pins and recipes and facts and Instagrams. Good to see the foundation.

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  2. Love learning a little bit more about my favorite bloggers. Buying a house is such an emotional and stressful experience, I am glad everything worked out well. As for Miami, those Housewives are insane!! The City is great though.

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  3. the head tilt!! ohhhh the head tilt!

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  4. Ohh my! Your little pup is SO adorable.

    Happy for you and these big life decisions. Who cares if you don't know where you're going.. you'll get there :) & God will help!

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  5. Our God is SO GOOD!!! That is incredible about your house :) And I will be praying that God sends you in the right direction with your move! I will say that North Carolina is pretty dang incredible :) Andddd we have all 4 seasons!!

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  6. I've never heard of being able to just not want the house and get a refund but now I have! I'm glad you got it and sometimes things like that happen. That's why when we do move into a house, it has to be what I want because I doubt we move again from it unless its from this state.

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  7. Bev cart girl!!! I have worked at two different resorts as one and and a supervisor over them as well. It's a blast. Though I bet it's much more fun down there where it's warmer longer!! It's getting pretty chilly up here and may snow next week.

    As for the house, we were looking to buy a house around here but we are in the same boat you guys are. We don't know how long we want to spend here and where we want to be long term and to raise kids.

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  8. Your fur ball is adorns! :) Such a cutie pie! :)

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  9. Glad you were able to return your house! :) My sister also bought a house 3 months ago and now she's planning to return it to the owner coz she realized it's useless because shes now living in Japan. tsk tsking... I wish the owner will approved it!

    xoxo

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  10. We do serve the Ultimate Judge, and He is amazing! :) Your fur ball baby is just adorable!

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  11. Hi Nicholl, that for stopping by =) Have a great night!

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  12. Hi Nicholl - Thanks for stopping by to my blog and inviting me over here. I love what I've seen so far!

    Holly
    http://notdonegrowing.blogspot.com/

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  13. I loved this post! Like others have said, it's really nice to get to know you. Of course I love your style and seeing what you wear, but it's also really nice to learn more about your actual life and know that it's not all beautiful pictures and wonderful days. My cousin is an air traffic controller who worked in Manchester, NH for years but just this month moved to Las Vegas. He and his wife were just ready for a change! Can't wait to hear more about your decision.

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  14. Hi Nicholl! Thanks for following my blog and linking up! I appreciate it and look forward to connecting you more in the future!! :)

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  15. I loved this post also - I like knowing what is happening with my fave blog friends! I am super confused because I was under the impression that you lived in Colombia or something...what the? Or is that just where you're from? Where did I get that idea? Also SO happy for you that you just randomly got refunded all your money, that's awesome!! That is such a stress relief I imagine. I love when things just work out, it's amazing. Someone's up there planning good things for you obvs. And how exciting that you just get to choose to live somewhere now! Keep us updated :)

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  16. oh wow that is such great news on your refund!! I know that must have been such a relief to hear. also a job/career is doing what makes you happy, so whatever works for you right?

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  17. I love this post. I am in Tampa, and we thought practicality should trump beach side too...we should have chosen the beach.

    I also love what you said about work. I graduated august 2011 and still have not a clue what I want to be when I grow up...

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