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5 New, Random things about me
1. I am now a bright red-head. (I’m like almost fire engine red, so I can’t even call myself ginger.)
2. Editing can be kind of entertaining if you make a game out it. (I miss the word sprints; but I at currently 95% finished with the 50 hours that I need and I have three more days.)
3. I’m slowly warming to idea of getting a house. (The process is long, hard and a pain in the ass.)
4. I got sun on face and it is only March. (By May, I will have a serious burn as I am sensitive to the sun.)
5. I HATE doing the dishes, even more than editing. (I need to get them done and soon.)
Health News
I have been doing really well. However I have realized as much as I like living in an apartment, I think it does a number on my health. I get more depressed when I am in enclosed space; it’s small and not much room to move around. (However I love the fact that we have a grocery store down the street and our grass gets cut and out sidewalk shoved. I also love the a/c.)
Spiritually, I feel like there is something in this apartment draining me. There are days where I have to force myself to make dinner, wash the dishes, and even work on my book. I look at the cluttered apartment and instantly get overwhelmed. I hate silence in the apartment as well. (I have dreamt that I had my own house with sun coming through the window as I make breakfast before working on my book as the cat and dog play with each other. However owning a house isn’t that easy, we all wish right?)
It’s only March and the pollen has made my eyes puffy and has given me horrible headaches. I am use to the sinuses though. Aleve D Cold N Sinus, please keep working.
Writing and Arts
I have edited 51.5 hours this month, 2 Parts out of 4 of “The Whispering Path.” I hope to edit Part 3 and 4 next month and get the book out as e-book on amazon.com. (This is a personal goal, I would be happy to release in June just the same.)
I just went to an Online Writing Conference which was awesome (sponsored by www.masterkoda.com ) I wrote about it on my writing blog http://RebekahWolveire.wordpress.com I have decided to keep my writing world separate from my personal world. It just gets confusing when you mix them up business and personal life. It also looked less professional so I am trying to keep it as professional as possible so I can try to be as successful as possible.
My Links
Facebook profile: http://facebook.com/Rebekahwriter
Facebook Author page: https://www.facebook.com/RebekahWolveire
Personal Livejournal/Blog: http://Rebekah1213.livejournal.com
Writing Blog http://RebekahWolveire.wordpress.com
Smash words page: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/Rebekah1213
Link to poetry book: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/139188
My Writing Twitter: http://twitter.com/RebekahWolveire
My Personal Twitter: http://twitter.com/Rebekah1213
Local Fun
Tom and I are hanging out with some friends this weekend. Actually we have been spending a lot of time with them and there has been very little drama, which I am so grateful for. I like that fact that we can just watch a marathon of “The Walking Dead,” or go see “Wrestlemania” without drama.
We have been learning out about how to buy and move into a house . . . many steps. I guess that bad credit is better than no credit, which makes no sense to me.
My other addiction is Sims 3:Pets I have several families as I am trying to achieve all of the challenge points. I play it when Tom watches his current anime: Bleach.
Speaking of anime: I’m so excited that Netflix has an anime I’ve wanted to see called: Rosario and the Vampire. I have seen season one out of two so far.
Dear Me
Dear Me,
You have been very productive this year, and you should be proud of yourself.
Sincerely
Myself and I
Laughter is the best medicine
Buying a House. . . LOL
New Orleans lawyer sought an FHA loan for a client. He was told the loan would be granted if he could prove satisfactory title to a parcel of property being offered as collateral. The title to the property dated back to 1803, which took the Lawyer three months to track down.
After sending the information to the FHA, he received the following reply (actual letter):
"Upon review of your letter adjoining your client's loan application, we note that the request is supported by an Abstract of Title. While we compliment the able manner in which you have prepared and presented the application, we must point out that you have only cleared title to the proposed collateral property back to 1803. Before final approval can be accorded, it will be necessary to clear the title back to its origin."
Annoyed, the lawyer responded as follows (actual letter):
"Your letter regarding title in Case No. 189156 has been received. I note that you wish to have title extended further than the 194 years covered by the present application. I was unaware that any educated person in this country, particularly those working in the property area, would not know that Louisiana was purchased, by the U.S., from France in 1803, the year of origin identified in our application.
For the edification of uninformed FHA bureaucrats, the title to the land prior to U.S. ownership was obtained from France, which had acquired it by Right of Conquest from Spain. The land came into the possession of Spain by Right of Discovery made in the year 1492 by a sea captain named Christopher Columbus, who had been granted the privilege of seeking a new route to India by the Spanish monarch, Isabella. The good queen, Isabella, being pious woman and almost as careful about titles as the FHA, took the precaution of securing the blessing of the Pope before she sold her jewels to finance Columbus' expedition.
Now the Pope, as I'm sure you may know, is the emissary of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and God, it is commonly accepted, created this world. Therefore, I believe it is safe to presume that God also made that part of the world called Louisiana. God, therefore, would be the owner of origin and His origins date back, to before the beginning of time, the world as we know it AND the FHA. I hope you at the FHA find God's original claim to be satisfactory.
Now, may we have our loan?"
The loan was approved.
The home buyer told the real estate agent that he lived in the same big house for the last 10 years. When the real estate agent checked his credit, she found out he still would be there today without the pardon from the Governor.
Q: How close was the house for sale to water?
A: In the basement.
By the time you pay off a house in the suburbs, it isn't.
Q: What is a house-warming party?
A: The final call for those who haven't sent a wedding present.
Your home feels like a castle... when you pay the taxes.
Q: How long is a temporary mortgage?
A: Until the bank forecloses.
Charity is a thing that begins at home and usually stays there.
Here is an odd Real Estate listing: This house has a great location, but just one problem... The oven is self-cleaning, but the kids weren't.
Q: Why do you want front door leading right into the dining room instead of the foyer?
A: So my in-laws won't have to waste any time.
Realtor to First Time Homebuyer: First let's have a frank discussion about what you can afford ... then we'll all laugh hysterically and go on from there.
If you think no one cares you're alive, miss a couple of house payments.
A large real estate lender called FIRST National Bank took out a billboard, giving the wrong message, "Loans make life easier, at FIRST."
What destroys people and leaves buildings intact, that isn't a neutron bomb. It's called a mortgage.
Q: Why was the 10,000 sq. ft. mansion listed for only $1000? It had a swimming pool, guest house and no discernible structural problems.
A: The seller was getting divorced and all her husband asked for was the proceeds from the sale.
Q: How do you become a homeowner?
A: Take out a first and second mortgage.
The frog
A frog walks into a bank and asks the teller, “Who do I talk to about getting a loan?” The teller shows him to the office of the loans manager, Ms. Patricia Black.”I would like a loan for $20.00 to buy a new lily pad,” the frog tells her.”Do you have any collateral?” asks Ms. Black.The frog produces a small statuette of the Eiffel Tower with the inscription “Souvenir of Paris” engraved on the base. Unsure whether or not the object is worth the amount of the loan, she summons the bank manager.The manager inspects the trinket, nods his head, and says, “It’s a knick-knack, Patty Black - give the frog a loan.
Optimism
How do you define optimism?
A banker who irons five shirts on a Sunday.
A businessman and a loan
A businessman walked into a New York City bank and asked for the loan officer. He said he was going to Europe on business for two weeks and needed to borrow $5,000. The loan officer said the bank would need some security for such a loan.
The business man then handed over the keys to a Rolls Royce that was parked on the street in front of the bank. Everything checked out and the loan officer accepted the car as collateral for the loan. An employee then drove the Rolls into the bank’s underground garage and parked it there.
Two weeks later the businessman returned, repaid the $5,000 and the interest which came to $15.41.
The loan officer said, “We do appreciate your business and this transaction has worked out very nicely, but we are a bit puzzled. While you were away we checked and found that you are a multimillionaire. What puzzles us is why you would bother to borrow $5,000?”
The business man replied: “Where else in New York City can I park my car for two weeks for fifteen bucks?”
Property manager
The property manager asked a prospective tenant: “Are you employed?” “Yes.” She replied. “Children?” “Yes, a twelve year old boy and a nine year old girl.” “Animals?” “Oh, no! They’re very well behaved.”
Extremely High Mortgage
Little Johnny’s birthday was coming up, so he asked his father if he could buy him a $200 bicycle.
“Johnny, we have an $80,000 mortgage on the house, and you want me to buy you a bicycle?” his father replied. “Wait until Christmas!”
Christmas came, but Johnny didn’t get his bike, so he asked his father again.
“Sorry, son,” his father said, “but the mortgage is still extremely high. Ask me again some other time.”
A couple of days later, Johnny’s father saw him walking out of the house with all of his belongings packed in a suitcase. Not understanding why, his father asked him why he was leaving.
Little Johnny said, “Yesterday, I was walking past your room, and I heard you say that you were pulling out. Then I heard Mommy say that you should wait because she was coming, too… ”
“And I’ll be DAMNED if I’m gonna get stuck with your $80,000 mortgage!”
Soap Operas
I visited my father a few weeks ago and my brother are doing well. My ex-stepmother moved out of state and I can just see my father asking me if I would go with them when they visit just to make sure they get home okay. (I will not travel without Tom.)
I haven’t talked to my mom or a few other friends that cause drama. It’s been quiet, and so very nice.
Spiritual Edge
Dreams can say a lot of the psyche, heart, and soul. I have been having so very bizarre dreams lately.
Last night dream was about possessed young girls, and basements with dozens of flights of stairs that seems to change and go on and on. I realize these girls were weird so as I tried to home I had to the railing to climb these changing stairs.
I had a dream where I was the decoy so a FBI science guy could save the building.
Rebekah’s News © March 2012