Me Casa, Es Su Casa and I have no Casa

OK so I made an offer, the second offer on the house I really wanted and the offer the seller requested and she still didn't take it! I was really disappointed, this all went down Saturday night.....so needless to say no casa. That means I keep searching-and searching and searching.......I am starting to get frustrated at this point but I know that my little potato pad is out there and waiting. I think that I may wait to continue the search until after XMAS next week......we'll see.

On another note-I took the leap a little over a week ago and made the call to my dad. It was very hard and emotional but I did it and Jess was there for support all the way! I have talked to him since several times and we have plans to meet the day after XMAS to visit in person and have coffee.......I am really very happy and ready to make peace :)

Tis the season!

"I mean I am a bartender, I do things that are important"

This enlightening quote brought to you by someone known as "sweetheart" on the MTV reality show Jersey Shore. Jess and I happened to be previewing this last night while channel surfing and this is what basically made me laugh out loud. Now don't get me wrong there is other commentary that is better than this, believe me! We are talking hard core Guido types that are all about the women and their appearance; while the girls are also all about their appearance and the other women.......

Go figure.....anyways it is a source of entertainment.

On another note-House hunting has been in full effect and I am getting closer and closer to an offer. Very exciting! And another thing to look forward to is the traditional (well it is traditional now since it is in its 2nd year) mashed potato casserole night with the Dets to celebrate the season. But who are we kidding you know Jess and I are going to be celebrating right thru New Years Day! :)

El Fin.......

Spanish for "The End" I think........well today was it. The day that I moved out all of my things I had at ex-PK's; and I have to tell you that I feel so much better that everything is out and is over, and with me. So I am officially back in at Casa Det. My parents came up and the Det's came over and we knocked it out in about 3 hours-that's a record BTW.......

I have to say I will not miss the cabin, I don't think I ever really enjoyed being there to begin with. I will also note that it had been "re-furnished" with some new duds, and rearranged. Too bad all of the begging I ever did never got me where it is today; all that being said I am out and very happy about that fact. The only thing on my mind is Hobo, I did get to see him and give him some snuggle love today-I will get him just as soon as I can.......

Here is to a short week this week-and all of the Thanksgiving fixin's........

TMMO

For those of you who don't know what TMMO means, let me be the first to introduce you to Dave Ramsey. TMMO would mean "Total Money Make Over", and that is exactly what the PQ has been up to in the last 2 weeks. I am reading the book, following the plan and drinking the kool-aide :)

With "gazelle" like intensity (get the book), I am attacking debt and creating a snowball effect. I have even gone as far as listing my favorite Chanel (yes the real deal) sunglasses on Craig's List, contacted Honda about a car downgrade and asked my mom to bring the old wedding dress to OKC for consignment. I am on a mission people and it is called "The Potato Queen's Palace".

This will be the the first time I will have ever been financially independent and debt free (well this is coming soone). I am a mere shadow of my former self; the one draped in items I couldn't afford to keep up with the Jones's and who are the Jones's anyway.......no friend's of mine.

That is the latest here in PQ land.......Sam is doing well and we are all adjusting to being back in Casa Det. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and you know mama intends on burying her sorrows/stress in some mashed potatoes!

New light.......

So I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, it has been a week and of course I already have an action plan set into place. Let's just say that enough can't be said for great friends, family and much needed support and reassurance.

I am on track now to truly start over and I couldn't be happier or in a better mental place; I am sure of my decision and it is even more confirmed each and every day.

Life is definitely a journey and there are definitely set backs, some self inflicted and some come with experience.....whatever comes though I know I will always prevail!

Now where is the wine :)