G.I. Joe

I am so excited about this movie!!!

Not only does it look like a great action flick; but it has the HOTTT Channing Tatum

My other new addiction

This is my other new addiction! Beyonce is the fucking BOMB! Turn it up and enjoy!!!

Beyoncé - New Music - More Music Videos

Taylor Swift

I am so addicted to Taylor Swift right now. I have her newest CD playing nonstop in my car, and I can't get her songs out of my head! So now, when Hanna and I are in the car, she is now CERTAIN that Taylor Swift sounds like Elmo!!! Yes, you just read that correct! She thinks we're listening to Elmo. I don't really see the comparison, but hey, kids have a whole different mindset!

Here is her newest video and my latest addiction!

The house is just about a done deal!

I found out today that everything went GREAT on the home inspection and the appraisal! The appraisal come back at the asking price (which was also the sold price). The home inspection only wanted a couple of things taken care of that are very inexpensive. I'm still so excited about moving on but am also freaking out about the moving on part. I realize that sounds a little weird, but this is my home. From the backyard that I have worked so hard and love to the front yard I have cursed so many times while pulling weeds. I love my home so much, but I am doing what is best. I'm entirely ready to move on from the whacked out past 9 years, but not from MY home.

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I took Hanna over to the new apartment community today so she could see where we will be living. She was so excited! As we pulled in to the front of the complex, she said, " Biya, oh! This is so beautiful! I love the trees!!" We went inside the office and signed some paper work and she talked everyone's ear off. Telling them all she can't wait to swim in that pool, and she'll be back after her nap to swim. We all had a good laugh. Then, we walked out to the fishing pond located near the office. There were ducks and geese all over the place, and she had a blast chasing them. I really need to get a camera so I can get pictures of these precious moments.

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I feel so happy and exited about the future. It makes me feel even better to know that Hanna is looking forward to the new place. The future is looking bright!

apartment hunting

Well I still haven't made any progress with the job search. I have been trying, but haven't had any interviews yet. Thank God for unemployment & the house selling so quickly! The only good thing about not having a job is that it allows me the time to hunt for a new home for Hanna & I. The last 2 days have been VERY busy! On Monday I visited 6 different apartment communities, and yesterday Tracey & I checked out another 6. I had planned to move out to the Brentwood area before becoming unemployed, but am now looking in the Antioch, Hermitage area. There have been some great places, and I like almost all of them for one reason or another. I have now narrowed it down between 2 different places. Because I don't want to skimp on the amenities, am sacrificing on the size of the place. I think the indoor pool will be enough to keep everyone happy come winter!

The goal is to sign with a new community by the middle of next week. I will have to get used to less the 1000 sq. ft. again, but at least I have a place to live! I'm so excited about the future!

New home, hopefully a new job soon, NEW LIFE!

accepted offer!!

Shortly after the open house yesterday, we received out 1st offer! They offered just under the asking price. It took a little negotiation and counter offers, but we just agreed on a price only $500 under the asking price!! This is HUGE and I'm so excited! Now I just have to get past the inspections and appraisals, and it's a done deal. The closing has been set for August 14th.

I think I may have sold my house!

Open House tomorrow

So I'm kinda freaking out a little today. I have my 1st open house tomorrow from 2-4. I have kept myself busy the last few days working out in the yard, getting everything outside ready. The house has been kept pretty clean since it has been shown so often. I have to do just a little bit more touch up painting, and really clean the floors (YUCK!), but it shouldn't take too much time. Please keep your fingers crossed for me. I need an offer!!! Also, I'm praying that the rain stays away. My backyard is a HUGE feature, and I want people to be able to see it!

my roller coaster ride called life

So a lot has happened in the last week. Last Thursday at noon, when I was so excited about heading out of town to spend the holiday with my family, I was called into my ASSHOLE of a boss's office. I had won a contest 2 weeks earlier that allowed me to leave at noon for the 4th of July. I was a little caught off guard being called in there since I was leaving, but that was kinda the norm in this twisted office environment. I was blindsided! I was being let go from the company. When I asked why, I was told HR would be more than happy to discuss it with me the following Monday. This asshole stated that he didn't have time to explain it to me.

---Now as a side note, I had been with this company for almost a year. I had been given great feedback on my calls, received alright marks on my reviews, always asked questions to try and improve, conformed to everything they asked of me, and had even been pulled aside by another of my dick sucking boss's just to be told that my job is safe! ---I later found out this was a business decision and the entire construction team was let go, as well as a few others. I understand the decision, I still don't understand the asshole's arrogance!

I had been working with the construction market for about 2.5 months, and things were actually starting to look up. I knew cuts were coming to the company, but never expected this! This company was one of the few places that I have worked where I actually believed in what I was selling. I bought into all of the hype! I guess I was just a fool. That company was not what I thought it was. I'm not a fake person. I didn't fit in. Now, that doesn't mean that everyone there is fake (if you're reading this, you were considered a friend), but the real people were few and far between!

So here I am again; unemployed, trying to make it in the world. I'm a single dad, with a mortgage, a car payment and bills piling up. Thank God for the neighbor's internet I'm stealing!!

I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. Better things will surly come. I have a pretty well rounded resume, and am applying to jobs like crazy on Monster & CareerBuilder. My goal is to stay in Nashville. I love it here; this is my home! Plus, I love my family but don't think I could take living so close again. Now that doesn't mean I won't consider moving back to Louisville, but it will be one of my last options.

So that is what's been up in my life since last Thursday. A lot of stress, but also a lot of pool time with Hanna. I might as well enjoy what I still have while I have it! I'm not going to get too depressed, at least not for long. Life will go on, this roller coaster ride is far from over. I'm not much of a religious person, but an a firm believer that God doesn't throw more at you than you are actually able to handle. I will never be homeless, I will never be poor. I have good friends, and the BEST family. For that I will always have a home and will always be rich where it counts!

Now if you know of anyone hiring, PLEASE PASS THE INFO MY WAY!

HOT! HOT! HOT!

OMG Check out this HOTTT pic of Kellan Lutz!

Sorry

I know it has been a while since my last post. Things have been... hectic in my life this last week. I promise I will be updating my blog with some details later. I'm hoping to have some free time later today to fill everyone in on my life (cause I know you are all on edge)! My world is changing, but I honestly feel this is all for the better. I'm shaking off the fluff and filler and am going to emerge an entirely new person!

So check back often, and I promise to have more information for you later. I hope later today!

Happy 4th of July

Hours to go!

So I really don't have much to add today. I'm counting down the hours until noon gets here. Then, Hanna and I are off for a fun filled weekend in Louisville. I'll do my best to take some photos.

some really cool abstract art

I found these on the net. These are my interpretations, and in no way reflect the true intentions of the artist. I just found them to be moving!

This one makes me think of a fall sunset

The world through the eyes of a child

the protected heart

shock treatment

twilight
internal struggle
When world collide

STRESS

I'm really ready for the weekend...

Is this week in slow motion?

Who else out there agrees with me that this week is taking

F-O-R-E-V-E-R???

I know it's a short week, but I'm just ready to get the hell out of town and just relax for a few days. I'm tired of dealing with stress, and the responsibilities of being an adult! I'm heading back to Louisville, where I only kinda have to be an adult. I'm looking forward to lounging around the pool at my parents house, working on my tan, and will hopefully have a drink in my hand at all times. The best part is that my mom makes a great babysitter since Hanna doesn't want to have a thing to do with me when she is around! Double score!!

Tomorrow is only a 1/2 day for me at the office so the countdown has officially begun! OK, yeah right! The countdown started on Monday, well, last week!