No Pain No Gain?!?!

Aaaaggghh I hate that phrase! But it is definitely true to say the least.

And boy am I feeling it today! The combo of a new workout program in addition to extreme hands and knees type scrubbing and cleaning of the house we are migrating to has got me creaking and groaning with every step. Definitely feeling my ripe old age that's for sure.

You cant even imagine the filth that the prior tenants left. UN-BE-LIEVE-ABLE. An entire garden could have been sprouted on a single ceiling fan blade I do believe. I don't think the shutters had ever seen a dust cloth in their entire existence, and, the buffet awaiting me under the stove was simply atrocious. Wow! I thought I had a little too much dirt here and there but now I feel like my home is immaculate LOL. (well almost) Anyway, the big trade off for being able to stay in this home is for us to clean it all up. I feel just a wee bit duped.

One bedroom was completely impossible to rectify without complete renovation. We jerked up the carpet, yanked out the mini blinds, (we won't discuss the creepy crawlies and mold build up on the window sills) and bought paint, new baseboards, and wood laminate flooring. Hated to spend the money but there's no way my kids are sleeping in a room that filthy.

The other 2 rooms weren't as bad-so I opted to shampoo and scrub them down with bleach. It took about 4 passes with the rug doctor before I felt satisfied with the results. The dirty water still did not run clear. El GROSSO!

Let's see what else? Oh, the baseboards, I thought for sure would need replacing or at least repainting, after scrubbing down with bleach they look good as new.

So anyway, we hope and pray we can at least squeeze 4-6 months out of this place.

The realtor stopped by to show it to a client and expects an offer within 10 days; at that point it could take anywhere from 90 days to 9 months to close. And I personally don't think there will be an actual offer anytime soon. In fact, she asked US if we wanted to meet her to discuss our possible approval. NO THANK YOU! Lovely pool, and cozy fireplace and all I would not pay $109,000 for that.

Ok I'm totally rambling here but it's because I'm trying to get my mind off my aching back and legs.

Oh and the new workout program? I know you're just dying to know about that...yes it's true. I am committed, my eating habits have not yet changed and I'm famished most of the time; however I just completed week TWO of the Couch 2 5K program. I got the app for my iPhone and it's is awesome. I'm not going to brag about my accomplishments there though until I actually FINISH the program and have some pounds to report missing.

Alright, enough of my life! ;)


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Cycling/jogging

I know it's not much but it IS a start, I jogged 10 miles this week, cycled across and back over the Golden Gate Bridge, and then another 4 miles of Fisherman's Wharf for a total of about 5 miles. Ok like I said I know it's not much but it's definitely a start!

Working towards a half marathon next June!

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Officially Moving

Gaaaahhhhh it's my least favorite thing to do I think; I'm sure I'm not alone in my feelings though so I will not elaborate, gripe, or complain!

We have been offered an opportunity to rent another home for considerably less money than we are paying now. It's a considerably smaller house than what we are used to; however, the savings we will incur justify the sacrifice.

Perks: BUILT IN POOL, REAL FIREPLACE, laminate floors, and being TWO blocks from the library all make it a very sweet deal indeed. And the timing couldn't be better, summer time no worries about missing school etc. I am really excited.

Going tomorrow to check out how we will manage the yard with the dogs as the first week of August we are adding 2 more canines to our menagerie! Fun fun indeed.

So if I'm mia for the next few weeks you know WHY!

:)


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