JiNgLe MaiL

Oh what a sad, sad state of affairs we "Americans" are in these days... I couldn't imagine having to go through what some people are going through.. but then again I also didn't take advantage of the housing market and assume that I could get thousands of dollars refinancing my home and that my interest rate would stay at 5% forever! Sometimes I really wonder if people think before they act... of course not!!

From Urban D

Jingle mail is the package containing the keys to your house that you send back to the bank when the interest rate on your adjustable-rate or IO/neg-am mortgage resets, or the property tax bill gets reassessed at double what it was two years ago, or you find out that heating and AC and repairs cost a ton of freaking money, or you lose your job because of the recession that's coming with the housing crash, and you can't make the payments any more.

My neighbor put up the Escalade and the Beemer that he bought with his third HELOC for sale, and has been having garage sales every week for the last month to raise cash ... I give it about 90 days till he sends in the jingle mail.

SeWiNg

Me with my machine!!



Mama B with her machine!!

I took a sewing class at Joann's with Mama B today. It was interesting to say the least! I finally know how to thread my sewing machine which I have had for 7 years and never used! LOL!! I also realized that I want a new sewing machine because mine doesn't do ANYTHING!!

If you know me - get ready for lots of handmade items from me! I'm gonna be a sewing addict...

ThE wEdDiNg ExPeRiEnCe At ThE tReMoNt GrAnD 1

Yesterday Keisha and I went to the wedding experience at The Tremont Grand held by My Day Magazine. We had a good time looking at the pretty designs, drinking champagne and eating cake. Check out some of the pics!!

 

 

 

 

ThE wEdDiNg ExPeRiEnCe At ThE tReMoNt GrAnD 2

 

 

 

 

It Is WhAt It Is

A) A phrase that seems to simply state the obvious but actually implies helplessness. B) A phrase that seems to simply state the obvious but actually means "it will be what it is," as in "it ain't gonna change, so deal with it or don't." See also tough shit, oh well, cry me a river and tfb. Meaning A J: I can't believe the price of gas! B: It is what it is. Meaning B J: It troubles me that you continue to put cyanide in my Yoohoo even after I've asked you to stop. B: It is what it is.

hOnDa FaMiLy

We are a Honda family now...

aPpLe DuMpLiNgS

So I made these delicious apple dumplings for dessert with dinner this week and D loves them.. I do too!! They are so yummy and easy to make! Here is the recipe! :)

NeW cAr

So I got my new car last night... YAY for me!

I got a purty Honda CRV

Color: Glacier Blue Metallic
Specs: moon roof, seat warmers, navi, backup camera
Function: Linda's new ride and hopefully soon soccer mommy vehicle

Pics coming soon!!

CRaVe

Going into my car search these were my pipe dreams:

The Lexus

The Acura

But I knew they were not within my reach at the moment... then when walking down the (car) aisle today I FOUND IT!!!! I am totally in love with the Honda CR-V (of course with leather seats, a sunroof and navi with backup camera)!!

YAY!! Now.. to hurry get my car fixed so it can be traded in and I can start to have car payments aggggaain! Oh the joy!

LiFe

Just as life is all strawberries and sunshine... every once and a while we are thrown lemons and rain.

With that said.. I think the life of my wonderful 2002 Nissan Altima has come to an end. Only 6 years old and she has already had to get a new engine, engine sensors and tomorrow she will be getting a new power steering rack.

With all her repairs she is getting WAY too expensive for me.. so after she is all fixed up I'm gonna have to trade her in for a new make and model.. but I won't let her know just yet!

So.. what I am looking at getting to replace my "trusty" friend? I'm not convinced to get any particular car at the moment... what do you suggest???

ToDaY's WoRd...

OBAMANIA

The national obsession with Senator Barack Obama

"Taste the flavor of change... taste the Obamania!"

HoMe SiCk

So... I'm home sick with the flu! :( Guess that means I get to sleep in.. um wait.. nope still up at 6:30am. Maybe I can do some crafting today or even finish laundry. We will see! Of course all of this will be in between my many naps since I am already exhausted and I just woke up!

HiNaMaTsUrI

Happy Girls Day!!