First up: House musings. It’s been 8 years since we bought Casa Mizgala. And we are part of the proud 25% of Americans (I say it’s MUCH MORE) who have worthless property! Wooo! Since the bankruptcy, we have kept paying the mortgage, so they really don’t care one way or the other. Technically, the house note was in the bankruptcy, but apparently if you just keep paying, you can keep living there. The 2nd mortgage held by BoA was discharged so there is a lien on the house, I’m sure. HA!! Good luck getting it, BoA. This place has lost 50% of its value. BoA can SUCK IT. ::shrug:: Bankruptcy is really not hard to do. File the papers, make sure your shit is straight and BAM! no more debt. I strongly suggest it for anyone who’s struggling and not making it. You do NOT have to lose your house unless you want to. With the number of bankruptcies happening right now, the banks are realising that it’s in their best interest to try to work with you. Nick gets card offers EVERY DAY. The ONE thing I do recommend, tho, is keeping your bank account current and don’t fuck around with overdrafts and all that and do NOT close it after you do the bankruptcy. You’ll have a damned hard time opening another. So, find a credit union you like and get situated before you do your bankruptcy. Your life will be much easier.
Next: technology. I posted my review of the Nook, so you know how I feel about it. The working plan is to get an iPad after Christmas I’M GETTING IT TODAAAAYYYYY!!11!! and resell the Nook. I’ll probably lose money on the Nook. Nick is in geek love with his new iPod, which is good for me because I can now get an iPad and he won’t be too jealous. As a rule, I generally let him get the mobile tech upgrades first. BUT NOT THIS TIME, BUB!! The Nook is posted on eBay and my iPod will be in my hot little hands TONITE. Wow, what a great day! :)
What was I posting about? Oh, right, updates. (I left for a bit.)
Next: family. My mother had her Mazda Tribute totaled yesterday by some asshat who rammed the SUV at around 55mph and didn’t even hit the brakes. He was probably texting or yapping on the phone. She was stopped to turn left on a busy road. Good thing he hit her straight on since the damn airbags did NOT deploy. That Mazda was jinxed from the get-go. My dad and I are glad it’s gone, frankly. I found many complaints about the Mazda Tribute’s airbags not deploying when I looked it up yesterday. :(
Next: cats. DJ is still holding his own against the cryptococcus. He’s lost a little weight, but overall seems to be doing ok. Missy is her usual cowcat self. Gotta get her in for a check up after the holidays. I’ve been so preoccupied with DJ that I’ve neglected to take her in for 2+ years! I’m a bad kitty mama. Heh, right, which is why I bought them froofy Alaskan salmon food for xmas!
Next: us. We are running at about 80%. I got over that stupid head cold that lasted a damn month – but left me with the inability to taste Splenda. WEIRD. Nick is ok but stressed out by the asshats he works with. They can all eat a bag of dicks. But overall, we’re doing OK.
Speaking of “eat a bag of dicks”, Lissa made me an awesome cross stitch of my fave saying:
How awesome is this??
And Stormy made me a GREAT painting:
And the cutest pic of Stormy’s dog Einstein in the Cone of Shame:
Ok, now that you’re cute overloaded, I’m out. Happy Merry everyone!