Saturday 9: Just Like a Pill and a Little More

1. What was the last pill your doctor prescribed? Why?
Simcor, I have a hard time with my cholesteral. I hate it, sometimes I wake up burning.  I take an asprin that is suppose to minimize it, Simcor has niacin in it.

2. How well do you swim?

I swim very well and love swimming, I just don't get a chance to anymore.

3. Who has a big mouth that you like?

My dog Totem.  We refer to him as Tardis Mouth,  he is a small dog that when he yawns his mouth is wider than he is long.  In human terms Julia Roberts has a big mouth, size wise.  If we are talking big mouths that spout big talk, there are too many to mention.

4. Do you believe in political correctness?

This is tough! I think Americans have become so polarized there is no civility any more. I also think we could do with tougher skin about what we consider not correct. 

5. Do you ever patronize people?

I hope not, occasionally DD2 accuses me of being patronizing.  I call it not getting hooked. I don't really like confrontation.

6. Do you or someone you know strive constantly to be perfect?

One should always strive to be better in our lives, however, I do not achieve it by a long shot. Perfection is not possible for anyone. 

7. What song are you totally sick of and why?

People?? I guess, maybe. I don't get sick of music usually.

8. How old were you when you got cocky? Or did you never go there?

Maybe in my 50's?  I remember saying one time, "I could do this in my sleep", in reference to my job. Then everything changed.

9. When you compete with someone, have you ever gotten hostile?

No, I am not very competitive.

We have spent the last week, trying to rest up from our move.  We have one more trip to make back to CA to pick up one more load.  We had to place some stuff in storage and our trailer was probably overloaded this trip.  We sold our house, it was a miracle.  The buyer was someone who  lived in our condo complex and he offered to buy it "as is". No inspection, no termite inspection, no remodeling, and no staging.  Then on the day after Escrow had closed, another unit went on the market, just like ours, for $20 thousand less than ours. (not sure of its shape).  This guy would have probably stopped escrow and been willing to lose his deposit, if it had happened before escrow had closed.  For once a house sale worked in our favor. We took the money and ran!

It has been hot, hot, here, and we had to fix our air conditioning, but it was not too expensive.  I also bought a new washer and dryer, the one we inherited with the house was sooo old...everytime I washed something in it...I kept expecting it to break.  DD2 called while we were in CA and told us about both the AC and the washer.  I haven't had a W/D that matched for years.

Despite the heat we are glad to be here, mortgage free, and back with the puppies.  We are going to unload the trailer now that we have rested and start making this place a little more comfortable.

Ch..Ch...Changes-Saturday 9

1. Do you believe people can truly change?

I believe that people can modify their behavior, they can stop smoking, lose weight, etc. However, it is not possible to change who you are, you can have the appearance of change, that could be longlasting.

2. Do you think there is anything wrong with being average?

No.  It is who you are.  I believe that everyone has something that is exceptional about them.

3. Do you believe in fairy tale love?

I believe in fairy tale infatuation.

4. Has anyone ever spread something malicious about you?

I don't think so....I think people have said something untrue about me.

5. Have you ever done something at a party that you've ever regretted?

Oh yes, every time I ever was intoxicated when I was young and reckless. Once, I passed out at my own party....in the bathroom. I think I fell asleep.

6. How do you go about setting your goals?

I generally start a savings account.

7. Do you believe you deserve everything you want? 

Sure, my wants are so simple.

8. Do you have people in your life you could always count on?
Mr BC and the dogs.  I like to think the rest of the family too.
9. Did you ever make a close friend from someone that you've dated?

Yes, when I was in High School. See here.

What to do in June-Mama Kat's Writers Workshop

I have been so busy the past few months, that I have neglected my blog. I still read my favorites and try to comment when I can. I checked out Momma Kat's Writers Workshop today and saw a prompt that I can whip out quickly. I chose  Ten To-Dos in June. (inspired by Denise) The first on my list will be:

1.  Close escrow on our house, finish packing and get out of California. This will take up the first half of June.

2. Arrive in Missouri and be mugged by the puppies.  I have been gone for over a month.  I miss them so much.

3.  Find a doctor and dentist in our new town.  I need to have prescriptions refilled and since I swallowed a crown that fell off last month get it replaced, with the new dentist.

4.  Wave good-by and good luck to DD2 who will be moving into her own house.  She has been living with us for quite a while, as she was completing her degree.  She has actually moved in but has been house-sitting for us with the puppies.

5. Run around the house naked.....if I want... and express my own opinions, without getting into a long discussion of how wrong I am.

6.  Watch some television.  I have been without cable and TV since I've been in CA. We turned it off in November and moved the TV to Missouri.  I did leave the WIFI on so we could watch Netflix.

7.  Start unpacking some of our possessions, move out some of my MIL possessions that we have been living with while waiting for my own stuff. Enjoy the new couch we will bring with us from this trip.  Enjoy having our garage back, once the unpacking is done.

8.  Take the pups to a new vet, to get Gwennies teeth cleaned and get heartworm prevention. (we did not have to worry about this in our old home)

9.   Plan a week of vacation for July with the RV.

10.  Really start enjoying our new home and living mortgage free!  Maybe we can start enjoying our retirement!

Saturday 9-What the heck is a Crown of Creation?

1. Do you understand a belief model based on creationism?

Not really.  Although I can understand why creationists want to promote it.  It allows them to rationalize science to their belief system.  I would not like it taught right along side of evolution.

2. Is your house run more like a dictatorship or a democracy?

Mr BC would say benign dictatorship....but I believe it is a true democracy.

3. Are you likely to forgive a transgression and give someone a second chance?

Yes, and I have done that!

4. Is religion a big part of your life?

No, I am a humanist. I can't be an atheist because I am just not sure if there was someone is up there stirring the pot. I haven't been to church since the kids were small and have a real problem with christian fundamentalism, in which I was raised. There are a couple of hot topics in this Sat9.  Please do not pray for me and my opinions.

5. Do you feel your job (or your spouse's if you work at home) is safe?

When we worked our jobs were intrinsically safe.... banking and auto industry. Wait! Do you mean safe, safety-wise or do you mean safe from lay-offs?  Mr BC was laid off twice but landed on his feet eventually.  I kept wishing they would lay me off with a package the last 2 years, but I was safe to retirement.

6. Do you believe in gay marriage? Why?

Yes.  Marriage is a legal entity not religious though the Church has taken it over as theirs.  The gay folk I know want the same rights as the married. In my opinion, Civil Unions might be an ok compromise in the short term.

7. Do you think the current U.S. war will lead to a more peaceful world?

Nope! war has never led to a peaceful world.

8. Do you like people with swagger?

If the swagger comes from confidence it is ok.  But if it comes from a huge ego....not so much.

9. What kind of budget do you live on, is it tight or carefree?

Right now it is a little on the snug side and will never be carefree....we are retired.  We are about to be mortgage free and that could allow us to be comfortable and still save for some traveling that we would like to do. 

Self-Esteem-Saturday 9

1. How was your self esteem growing up?

From 6th grade through high school I was on the chubby side so I don't think that led to high self-esteem so I have struggled with my self-esteem some what, but it was never life altering.

2. Do you ever have a hard time with morals?

No.

3. Do you eat in bed? If yes, what? 

I have eaten ice cream in bed when we had a TV in the bedroom.  I ate in bed when I broke my ankle several years ago.

4. What was the last movie you hated and why?

One movie I though was really really awful was House of the Spirits, It had a wonderful cast but was truly awful.  I found out it was a book by Isabel Allende and I thought the story had potential but was not adapted well by the screenwriters.  I read it and was hooked by Allende.  Movies made from popular books are rarely done well.

5. Have you ever felt that you lost it all? If yes, explain.
I lose my temper every so often.  I felt I lost my touch at training at work, as I got older and the trainees got younger.  I should have retired a few years ago. When I lost both my parents I felt that I had lost all opportunity to find out who they really were.

6. Have you ever been stalked?
Only by Mr Bankerchick.  We broke up for a week or so, early in our relationship and he watched me in the parking lot when the store I worked at had closed, to see what I was up to, I saw his car and knew he was there.  He admitted to it when we got back together.

7. Do you believe in 'self help' for problems, or do you prefer therapy?
"Let me share this with you". I like to work through my own issues.   I would never go to therapy. I am not concerned about others who have gone through it, but it is not for me.

8. What celebrity do you think should make a run for office?
John Stewart from The Daily Show. He is so smart and intellegent.

9. Do you believe in happy endings? (We do. That why this is the last question!)
I think most contented people have Happy Endings, but for many unhappy, discontented people or for those who live in chaos, there are not happy endings.

HooRay!

The only picture I could find of the CA Condo.

HooRay!
We sold our house and are in Escrow which closes on June 13..  It is an all cash deal, AS IS!

The buyer lives in our complex and is going to remodel for his daughter.  We decided this was our best option as, we are not upside down, we aren't using a realtor, and we don't have to spend a lot of $$$ remodeling the kitchen and painting.  So far it is going smoothly.

With only 30 days we are spending a lot of time packing what is left and cleaning.  We were in the garage with a big dumpster yesterday and I am tired. I have a lot of stuff for Goodwill and Sunday my brother and I will finally go through pictures and personal item from my Mother.  We just boxed it up as we could not face going through it all when we sold her house.  I guess 10 years later we might be ready.

Mr BC is going to drive our car back to MO next week and fly back to finish up packing and rent a storage place for what we can't move this trip, then we are done. I will stay here to clean the house.  As Is, for me, does not include leaving a dirty house. I am so happy but too busy to keep up with the Blog, so I will be gone for a few weeks, with maybe only a Saturday 9 or two.

Touch Me in the Morning-Saturday9

1. Who or what sleeps with you?

Mr Bankerchick and Totem our Jackawawa,, unless we have gas, then Totes is gone. Gwennie is under the bed snoring louder than Mr BC.

2. Last time you saw your high school best friend?

Over 20 years ago, but we just found each other on Facebook.
3. What do you do when you're sad? 

Mope around or worry.  I rarely cry any more unless it is due to a death.
4. What do you wear when you are relaxing around the house?

In the winter...sweats or flannel PJ bottoms.  The rest of the year, leggings or shorts. T-shirts all year long.5. What did you do immediately after high school?

I went to Pasadena City College, that is where I met Mr BC.
6. Is anyone on your bad side right now?

Oklahoma, North Carolina and Republicans.
7. What's the first thing you do when you get online?

Play the daily word game on Merriam-Webster, read the news, visit Eons.com.
8. What jewelry are you wearing?

None....it's 3 in the morning.
9. Post a current song that you like. (Or name it and tell us why you like it.)

I listen to music, but it isn't current. I like the oldies, classical, Macy Gray and Andrea Bocelli (or Bowl a'Chili as Mr BC calls him)