life updates

Blueyed228 · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:0c0088ef-8ff2-470a-bb58-45d56ba0a538">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]Blue, I hated being a landlord, but you might like it. The whole record keeping and background checking and driving all the way out there to fix crap got old really quickly. Oh, and fingers crossed for good news. No surgery!
Posted by SarahPLiz[/QUOTE]

Do you think its worth it to hire a RE company to handle the renters? Or is it not cost effective?

And thanks :)

maratea · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:e2376415-ae8a-46aa-9a54-a7c8a3f7bc79">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]MINE TOO! Soulmates.
Posted by J&K10910[/QUOTE]
Yes.

Sorry, Steph. I found a new MN lovah. That's what happens when you go on vacation.

ZombieNates · January 2012

Hiya, KD! I love that sig pic.

I think I missed the sotyr of the drunk coworker, Alynne, but that's crazycakes.

The only time I go to Petsmart is when Bax needs to go to the vet. That usually keeps me away from adopting another animal :P

[Deleted User] · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:36a3fede-356e-47c6-a687-099e403f83f8">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: life updates : HI! Yeah, I have Disney on the brain because we are full swing into planning our trip! (Plus it was throughout our wedding - and you know, wedding website and all!) We were in your neck of the woods on our way home for Christmas. It was but cold up there our last day in town!!!
Posted by SquishyMine[/QUOTE]

Disney in Florida? Which parks? I shall be your guide.

SquishyMine · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:cf32f3c2-6306-4d79-a34f-8a7a9a193543">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: life updates : Haha, leave it to the wind to wreck everything. Feckin' NoDak wind. I am really pleased with how dry it's been. It will really be a good spring for us with this dry head start to winter. That's a hell of a lot less flooding to worry about!
Posted by AllAboutTheBenjamin[/QUOTE]

Ya, could definitely use a reprieve from that. I can't believe how much Grand Forks has changed from '97. (My family took a picture on the curb in the now park where their house used to be when we were there for a reunion last summer. I tried not to laugh as they argued over which tree was in their front yard. "It was that pine tree, no that was in Sandmyers' yard, it was THIS pine tree.")

I mentioned to my dad how the farmers must miss all the moisture for their fields with no snow, and he was like - most of the snow just runs off...shows ya how much I know!

ZombieNates · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:95395750-f3bc-44c0-aa57-e79317fad342">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: life updates : Oh gosh, I'm so sorry JCB. Some of you know this already but H lost his job right before Christmas. We work(ed) for the same company. I'm still here. It's not nearly as awkward as I thought it would be but I think that's mainly because everyone is being fake to me because they are scared of what I might say/do. On a positive note, we finally moved into our house! We moved on the 1st and things are starting to come together and look nice :) This weekend I need to tackle a pile of clothes that's about my height - or higher.
Posted by sherrbearr22[/QUOTE]

Aw, Sherr, I missed that. I'm sorry. I can imagine why you'd think that would be awkward. How's he doing?

kd.joseph · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:fe177416-c10c-4cdb-9f36-333bda4afbbe">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]I HAVE to look at the cute kitties at PetSmart. Always. And I talk to all of them. I feel bad if I don't. Oh my god, I'm a crazy.
Posted by J&K10910[/QUOTE]

No you are not! The last time I was sitting on the floor surrounded by kids talking to kittens. And another older cat named Vera stole my heart, she kept staring at me and I think we had a mind meld. She defiantly was telling me to take her home.

J&K10910 · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:3def6adf-a876-45d0-9190-1913c4dd3a7c">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: life updates : Yes. Sorry, Steph. I found a new MN lovah. That's what happens when you go on vacation.
Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]

Booyah, bitches!

Sherr, I was going to send you a FB message like two weeks ago. I don't think I did. I should do that.

Grand Forks makes me think of Simplot and sugar beets and bleccccchhhh.

J&K10910 · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:578d62c5-c080-4ec8-b5d0-c962550d4161">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: life updates : No you are not! The last time I was sitting on the floor surrounded by kids talking to kittens. And another older cat named Vera stole my heart, she kept staring at me and I think we had a mind meld. She defiantly was telling me to take her home.
Posted by kd.joseph[/QUOTE]

I thought that said "kittens talking to kittens." Ha. That made me think of the "Kittens, inspired by kittens" video.

AllAboutTheBenjamin · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:ec327a7d-09e9-4b4a-b1ec-622a64492d10">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: life updates : Ya, could definitely use a reprieve from that. I can't believe how much Grand Forks has changed from '97. (My family took a picture on the curb in the now park where their house used to be when we were there for a reunion last summer. I tried not to laugh as they argued over which tree was in their front yard. "It was that pine tree, no that was in Sandmyers' yard, it was THIS pine tree.") I mentioned to my dad how the farmers must miss all the moisture for their fields with no snow, and he was like - most of the snow just runs off...shows ya how much I know!
Posted by SquishyMine[/QUOTE]

A lot of people think the flood was a blessing for GF. I mean obviously - it was horrible and it wouldn't have been a bad thing if it never happened, but the town has really come back strong and has totally been revitalized since then. Pretty remarkable.

SarahPLiz · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:6e5b07e7-0c0a-40b1-bffe-20ba26e04546">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: life updates : Do you think its worth it to hire a RE company to handle the renters? Or is it not cost effective? And thanks :)
Posted by Blueyed228[/QUOTE]
It would have been worth it to me, depending on what margin I was making on the property. As it was I was only netting $100 a month so it didn't make sense to hire someone. My friend is renting out her house and using a management company and she loves it. She never has to worry about it. Her margin is higher than mine was, though.

sherrbearr22 · January 2012

Eh, he's applied for some great jobs but we haven't heard anything back yet. He has been doing SO much at the new house though. It only looks nice because of him and the hard work he's put into painting, moving, decorating so I'm very thankful for that.

Filing for UI has been a huge pain in the ass but I think they've finally pushed his claim through so hopefully he'll start collecting benefits soon.

At first he seemed totally fine but I can tell now that it's really taking a toll on him. He just doesn't seem himself right now

SquishyMine · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:7e984958-45a1-4240-9fec-238f6c26369d">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]I'm very relieved jcb. I didn't really want a response at all, but now that she DID respond and it's over (she responded back in a pleasant manner) I don't have to continue to be anxious about what it will be like the next time I see her. Whew!
Posted by J&K10910[/QUOTE]

Whew! So glad it worked out - will make the transition much less stressfule - congrats on the job BTW! So exciting!

kd.joseph · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:c5fc9cd3-eafe-448b-aa64-773d4e1dc77c">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]Hiya, KD! I love that sig pic. I think I missed the sotyr of the drunk coworker, Alynne, but that's crazycakes. The only time I go to Petsmart is when Bax needs to go to the vet. That usually keeps me away from adopting another animal :P
Posted by ZombieNates[/QUOTE]

Thanks! And ditto, but you already know I love all your wedding pictures.

Blueyed228 · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:9ec2e0e0-e44b-4fd5-8af5-5a38ceee13a6">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: life updates : It would have been worth it to me, depending on what margin I was making on the property. As it was I was only netting $100 a month so it didn't make sense to hire someone. My friend is renting out her house and using a management company and she loves it. She never has to worry about it. Her margin is higher than mine was, though.
Posted by SarahPLiz[/QUOTE]

It would be the route we would want to take. But like you said, it all depends on what the profit margin is. We are in no rush, so we have plenty of time to find something (if at all) that is worth the investment. Hopefully, if we can find something that will make us a good profit, once the mortgage is paid off, we could have some extra retirement income.

J&K10910 · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:93f61357-689e-49d5-8bec-844a81b02a8d">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: life updates : Whew! So glad it worked out - will make the transition much less stressfule - congrats on the job BTW! So exciting!
Posted by SquishyMine[/QUOTE]

Thanks, Squishy! I feel weird calling you squishy, like I'm calling you fat or something.

SquishyMine · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:670e0471-2293-4e12-b471-3062b7bf69c0">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: life updates : Disney in Florida? Which parks? I shall be your guide.
Posted by Seshat411[/QUOTE]

AAAALLL of them (some 2 and 3 times - my hubby has a spreadsheet for our itinerary with the various park times, magic hours, and show times! lol) I had to talk him into a day off in the middle of our trip!

Wouldn't mind hearing where you ate when you went (was it?) last year, and what you thought of the food. He's been bugging me to make reservations for our dining plan and I finally told him "You know me, you know Disney - I trust you!"

sherrbearr22 · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:346e0d31-0b0a-42bb-b2b8-d18d234f4334">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]Aw, Sherr, that sucks. Hugs to you and your H. What kind of work does he do?
Posted by jcbsjr[/QUOTE]

Thanks, lovely :)

He does social work. Most of his experience is with the juvenile justice dept. But when he worked at my office he mainly did casework stuff with the elderly community. So, he has worked with both ends of the spectrum and I'm hopeful that will make him an appealing candidate to potential employers.

Blueyed228 · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:3386868d-670d-445c-b325-ccc0d67f94ff">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: life updates : AAAALLL of them (some 2 and 3 times - my hubby has a spreadsheet for our itinerary with the various park times, magic hours, and show times! lol) I had to talk him into a day off in the middle of our trip! Wouldn't mind hearing where you ate when you went (was it?) last year, and what you thought of the food. He's been bugging me to make reservations for our dining plan and I finally told him "You know me, you know Disney - I trust you!"
Posted by SquishyMine[/QUOTE]

Creme Brule at the bakery in France at Epcot. TO.DIE.FOR.

SquishyMine · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:c93d73ff-1a08-4f76-bea2-3677345b8943">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: life updates : Booyah, bitches! Sherr, I was going to send you a FB message like two weeks ago. I don't think I did. I should do that. Grand Forks makes me think of Simplot and sugar beets and bleccccchhhh.
Posted by J&K10910[/QUOTE]

You forgot the river in the spring! Ahh the bouquet that is "The Forks"!

J&K10910 · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:fd00416d-992c-450a-83ae-4510a5d67be6">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: life updates : You forgot the river in the spring! Ahh the bouquet that is "The Forks"!
Posted by SquishyMine[/QUOTE]

OH my god. I lived like 3 blocks away from the stupid thing. Barf barf barf!

ZombieNates · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:b5d22154-d194-42c8-b7a8-c4b40183ede0">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: life updates : Thanks, lovely :) He does social work. Most of his experience is with the juvenile justice dept. But when he worked at my office he mainly did casework stuff with the elderly community. So, he has worked with both ends of the spectrum and I'm hopeful that will make him an appealing candidate to potential employers.
Posted by sherrbearr22[/QUOTE]

Fingers crossed for you guys, then.

I can totally understand how rough it is to be let go. My summer job let me go one year, with no warning, two days before the "semester" began. It's not a career, but I just felt so lost--stressed for money, felt like I somehow failed, etc.I can't imagine how much worse it can be for you when you lose your full time job. Hopefully this is just a stepping stone to something better!

Anysunrise · January 2012

Well, I'm going to chime in.

My job's okay. It's a job. My health insurance and whatnot kicks in at the end of this month, but I also have a 90 day review coming up, which I'm a little nervous about. The branch I've been at for the last month has this chick I find really annoying, not because she's annoying per se, but because I really don't want to listen about your loser baby daddy all day.

H's department had two jobs open up, which he's applying for. It'd be like a 25% pay increase, (which isn't saying much, but it'd definitely be nice), so he's been stressing out about that since he's applying soon. If he doesn't get one of the two, he's going to start actively looking for a new job (our company's kind of notorious for underpaying people). So we'll see how that turns out.

Other than that, I'm up to nothing at all.

SquishyMine · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:3e588f03-d039-4861-874a-cea9a10fa336">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: life updates : Thanks, Squishy! I feel weird calling you squishy, like I'm calling you fat or something.
Posted by J&K10910[/QUOTE]

Ha! It's a Finding Nemo reference...think of it like you are calling me cute!

maratea · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:3386868d-670d-445c-b325-ccc0d67f94ff">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: life updates : AAAALLL of them (some 2 and 3 times - my hubby has a spreadsheet for our itinerary with the various park times, magic hours, and show times! lol) I had to talk him into a day off in the middle of our trip! Wouldn't mind hearing where you ate when you went (was it?) last year, and what you thought of the food. He's been bugging me to make reservations for our dining plan and I finally told him "You know me, you know Disney - I trust you!"
Posted by SquishyMine[/QUOTE]
GERMANY! Get a giant mug of beer and get drunk, then walk around Epcot. It's awesome. :) But really, I liked the food at Germany.

SquishyMine · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:2834282b-3b6c-4d3f-b785-8c2219188545">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: life updates : Creme Brule at the bakery in France at Epcot. TO.DIE.FOR.
Posted by Blueyed228[/QUOTE]

oooo, noted! That's one of my absolute fav desserts - think we're going there on day 1 !

Hi, Blue! Hope things go well with your possible good news!

[Deleted User] · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:3386868d-670d-445c-b325-ccc0d67f94ff">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: life updates : AAAALLL of them (some 2 and 3 times - my hubby has a spreadsheet for our itinerary with the various park times, magic hours, and show times! lol) I had to talk him into a day off in the middle of our trip! Wouldn't mind hearing where you ate when you went (was it?) last year, and what you thought of the food. He's been bugging me to make reservations for our dining plan and I finally told him "You know me, you know Disney - I trust you!"
Posted by SquishyMine[/QUOTE]

PM me your email address and I'll send you my park info. I have stuff for all but Epcot, since I haven't been there in years.

sherrbearr22 · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:1b48d292-e666-4cf9-aa04-58caaff24156">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: life updates : Fingers crossed for you guys, then. I can totally understand how rough it is to be let go. My summer job let me go one year, with no warning, two days before the "semester" began. It's not a career, but I just felt so lost--stressed for money, felt like I somehow failed, etc.I can't imagine how much worse it can be for you when you lose your full time job. Hopefully this is just a stepping stone to something better!
Posted by ZombieNates[/QUOTE]

Thanks, Natesy!! I agree with the bolded part. I want him to go to a job where he feels good about the work and appreciated by his boss. This was not that place!

J&K10910 · January 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_life-updates?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:b1ac4031-216c-499c-b600-55a574d2acbaPost:1713050a-21e4-4ae8-be14-5683b386c6d6">Re: life updates</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: life updates : Ha! It's a Finding Nemo reference...think of it like you are calling me cute!
Posted by SquishyMine[/QUOTE]

Haha, oh I get the reference, but it still sounds funny to me!

ZombieNates · January 2012

I told N we need to go to Disney, Hawaii, Indiana, New Orleans, and the Poconos this year. We need about four part time jobs apiece, lol.

life updates

Re: life updates

Choose Another Board

Search Boards