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For those that may not be aware, it is in fact possible to be a non-English speaking, legal resident of the U.S. That being said, it is also possible for non-English speaking residents to work legally, pay taxes legally, and therefore be eligible for Medicare, SSI and other tax-related benefits just as English speaking, legally working individuals ( Read more... )

I'm tired of using this journal as a venting space. I really can't wait until I can somehow regain my sense of humor, but until then I'll continue on with my whining and self-pity. You have been forewarned ( Read more... )

Now that I've closed and the house is mine, the real work begins. This circa 1965 house has, for the most part, been renovated but there are still some small items that need to be addressed. The seller came down $15k from her original asking price, plus she paid my closing costs, so she was NOT in the mood to, as she put it  "be nickeled and dimed ( Read more... )

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So where were the spiders while the fly tried to break our balls? Hmmmmm, I think I might have a good idea. ;)

It's official! I'm a homeowner! It's been a crazy, exhausting experience, and I'll save your the details because they give me a headache, but at the end of the day the part that matters the most is that  I actually purchased a house without any help. It's all mine. Just mine ( Read more... )

My loan is in closing and should fund tomorrow. Closing on Friday. The electric and water is on and I do the final walk-through tomorrow. I CAN'T WAIT!!

I keep telling myself that if I survive buying this house, everything will  calm down and life will slow down to a "normal" pace. But really, what the heck is normal? Am I setting myself up for unavoidable disappointment as life continues to hurl curveballs at me well after the title is in my name? I'm sure I am, but for right now it sounds like a ( Read more... )

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I feel like I'm waiting for someone to show up. I'm having weird dreams that I don't quite remember, but when I wake up I feel like I've been visiting with an old friend.  I'm checking my inbox and my mailbox more frequently as if good news is on the way. Hmmm.