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.

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.

ToDaY's WoRd...

OBAMANIA

The national obsession with Senator Barack Obama

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

UrBaN dIcTiOnArY

So.. I have had a love of the Urban Dictionary since a friend of mine posted a definition in response to a word that we were called. I was perusing it today and liked it's "Word of the Day" so I figured I would share it with you all..

Highway Salute
An extended middle finger from a fist thrust forth whilst driving, as a gesture of anger toward the person who it is aimed at.

"that prick is tailgating me. Give him the 'ol highway salute"

If you are wondering what wonderful word got me so interested in this great dictionary I must point you towards "Trifling #6"... however, if you weren't there you won't really understand.. sorry.. HI LADIES!!! :)