So Jim heard from the real estate agent, who told us to get preapproved first, then said that she wasn't sure about the condition of the house and that it might be hard to get a VA loan for.

That's not meant to be discouraging, is it?  Because it seems like it.

( About a house I want )

That's actually worse than someone just telling me what they're thinking.

I hate it, and I don't understand why people do that.  Not just a 'hi' and they forget to speak, but a willful ignoring.  It makes me want to flounce, or- I don't know.  People need to learn to move past things and if they do have a problem, TELL SOMEONE.

Three year anniversary today!

The car broke down, spent a lot fixing it and now don't have enough for Rent.  Today is the last day to pay late and our lease won't be renewed because of it.

In good news, I'm going to have cinnamon rolls later, and will do some major cleaning today!  Why can't stuff just be self cleaning?

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Be happy you have a job!

Everyone says that, yet this week I've been called out every day so far.

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Ack! About to enter my cheesecake in a competition and I didn't have enough caramel and I think I overbaked it!

At least I know why I'll lose or at least lose points.

Oh well. next time!

ETA: It won!

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