The Quest for Our Home

Since I got back from Texas Luke and I have been trying to make our way up to the Salt Lake City area. It has been everything from exciting to completely frustrating. We looked at apartments and were ill-impressed with what we observed. I could only describe those places as tiny, rundown, smelly apartments. After that extravaganza we both decided that it was time to again start looking at places to buy. We spoke with a family friend at American Lending Network. We found out that with our current situation we qualify for 160,000. Although, we would feel more comfortable getting into a house around the price range of 145,000. The house above is currently listed at 139,900. I believe that is a really good price for what we would be getting. BUT, every other day I go through the feelings that I am not ready to "grow up". The thought of having a mortgage scare the piss outta me. Also, with me just turning 21 our priorities are not quite in the right mind set to go forward with any of this. On top of all that we are looking at needing about 6,000 down to begin with. We have $200 in savings right now and I dont think that I can make that multiply as quick as we would like it to. SO, Luke and I came up with a plan to move in with his parents in order to save all of our current rent money, pay off a few bills, and get back into the correct mind set. The only problem that I see with this plan is that we are not going to be able to move in until Feb, THEN we will have to wait 6-8 months in order to have enough down, THEN we will still need to find the house of our dreams.... PLUS my career is currently waiting on us getting closer to SLC. The reason behind this is that my next step forward is to land a job a Salt Lake City Community College. I really dislike the unexpected and yet I love the options that we have. Long story short... I feel that I am in purgatory for the time being. Yet loving it. HA!

College life for me?

As many of you may already know I have been thrown into an unintentional vacation to visit Luke's amazing Grandparents in San Antonio, Texas. Although, I do wish that I had come her of my own free will, I love taking this opportunity to spend some much needed time with them. They have both had to work this week. So, over the last few days I have joined John at his school, UTSA. There is one close to the house and one in down town San Antonio. Today I sit in the common area that has a a name kind of like sombrero. As I watch the young adults mingle over coffee, I find it hard to see myself in this world long term. Yes, if I had had to chance to go to college directly after high school I would have fit in very well. Although, now, I find it hard to put aside my feelings of jealousy and contempt for most these people. They are living the life that I wanted for so very long. School IS their job. Perhaps, if I start in a community college I wil feel differently. What do you think?

Away I go

Luke and I have been together for over 4 years. During this time we have never been apart for an extended period of time. We have been extremely lucky in this. Now, I have offered my shoulder for a friend. Her name is Ariel McAllister Ratzlaff. Her husband is currently away in the army. She has the daunting task of moving away from El Paso. Together we will sell/organize/move everything they own. oh AND she has a 4 1/2 month old son. :D We will be leaving on the 15th till October 15th. I am very excited to go. But, a month is a very long time for Luke and I. So, wish us luck in our adventures this month and I will see you all next month!

Sleepy Weekend Over

This weekend was difficult. Not in the sense of cash, time, or expectations. Simply put, I slept most all weekend. If I was not sleeping I was tired and upset. I am glad that it is over and I can get back to feeling alive in the middle of the night again. I know that I am likely turning into a vampire but for now I am okay with that. :D

Time to Sleep?

FYI Luke's Work Schedule;

Sunday: 12:01am-12:01pm

Monday: 12:01am-10:00am

Tuesday: 12:01am-10:00am

Wednesday: 12:01am-10:00am

Thursday: OFF

Friday: OFF

Saturday: OFF

I am currently on the same sleep schedule as Luke is.

A Youtube Video to Brighten Your Morning

The Fight Scene from YES MAN!

I love this clip because it shows the BEST part of this film. You can skip 1min and 47seconds in and you wont miss why I love it. Let me know what you think! :P

Cousin's Camp Family Photo

I have altered it. I hope that it looks okay. :D