The time has finally come for me to travel to Whidbey Island to house hunt. I am taking along a friend from Whidbey, Melissa, that is a realtor (and Navy wife) here in Jax. I am sad that Jared cannot go, however I am sure that I will have an awesome time without him :) ! I am very prepared for this house hunting trip and my realtor has already planned out our house hunting blitz for Day1. The plan is to see all the houses on Day1, because I am on a limited time scale. Day2 we will revisit the houses that qualified for a revisit and submit some offers. I say "SOME" because a girl always has to have a backup plan. I have my binder with photos and descriptions of each house. My cost comparison charts that lists what they bought the house for, when it was built, cost per sq.ft., and on and on and on. I also have my clip board with my rating sheets attached to write down the pros/cons of the houses and other things I feel the need to write down. I think I could walk through each house with my eyes closed because I have looked at the pictures so many times. Although, I might hit a wall if the room was shown in the pictures... I only know what I see. :) I have my PoA and our pre-approval letter. We have viewed the houses from the satellite and bird's eye views using Google. I think I am ready for this! Maybe... spending that much money is very scary to me and makes me nervous. However, I am also a girl for a great deal... so lookout sellers... I coming to take you for all that you are worth (or perhaps a lot less than you think you are!). I am also armed with "emotional appeal" letters to help persuade the owners to sell their house to me, AND for really cheap. I hope to find a house, have my offer accepted, and have the home inspection completed all before I leave. Think it's possible?
SO all you homebuyers out there, (Hahahahaah like a really have a whole shlew of readers... I am really talking to Erika, Siobhan, and Shannon - the only homebuyers I know) ANY ADVICE!??!?!??!! (and quick I am leaving on Sunday :)!)
Of course when I get home in a week I will update everyone on what happened and which house we ended up getting. Be sure to check back in a week for more fun and exciting news!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
3 posts in one month... what has gotten in to me!?!
Thanks for checking up on my blog! As you can see I have hit a posting streak... 3 in one month! Whewwweeeee. Truthfully... Jared is on a cross country trip to California, so I have nothing else to do :) ! Really, I have learned so much about myself while Jared has been gone these last few days. Here is my new found knowledge I would like to share with everyone.
- I will never be able to live by myself for an extended period of time. You see, every noise I hear I get scerrrrrrred. Hahaha. You think that's funny?! It's not really. I mean every 5 seconds I am muting the tv because something has alerted my ears. Then I end up missing a good part of a show. I am not able to fall asleep at a decent time because once again I am hearing noises. I have all of the doors locked in the house including the bedroom and I am huddled under all of the blankets with only my eyes peeping out, and of course the tv muted. I keep thinking about who I would call first, where is the baseball bat (in the garage of course), where is my phone. You see we do have guns, however I would be waaayyy too dangerous with one of those :) I did manage to get some sleep last night (so maybe it just takes a few days to adjust), but was frightened by this horrible noise that I thought was coming from outside. So there I am huddled under the blankets, tv muted, thinking my thoughts, and trying to figure out if it is a burgler (spelling anyone???) when I realize it is Izzy sawing some wood on the bathroom floor. She is not the best roommate. I have no idea what I am going to do when Jared deploys... anyone wanna come visit for about 6 months?!?!
The next lesson I learned is...
- It is okay to go to the movies by yourself! I have never gone by myself, so I decide to go alone for the first time. I look for a seat near people so it doesn't look like I am alone. I find the seat I want and I take it. It is next to a group of little old ladies. As I sit down, the woman a seat over from me starts to pick up her purse and asks if anyone is with me. I tell her that I am by myself and that she can leave her purse there because I don't need that seat. I then tell her that I am sitting here so it looks like I am not alone. In reply she says, you can be my movie friend. ... The theater is starting to fill up and there are people without seats, but enough seats in my row for them if everyone scoots down one. So the little old lady scoots over to the seat directly next to me and says, now it really looks like you are with us and not alone. I thought that was cute and funny...
The final lesson I have learned thus far is...
- I hate cooking for one person. Seriously, it is a waste. I am never going to eat 10 pancakes in one day, let alone a week. I am never going to eat a pack of chicken breasts in one week. So far I have had 2 packages of macaroni and cheese (because that I will eat all the time!! :) Yummmo!) and lots of chicken nuggets.
Jared needs to come home soooon. I think Izzy is getting tired of me already, I mean gosh... does she have to go outside to potty all the time?!?! Just kidding, she is let out regularly to do her business and snack around - for all of you who know my dog, that is a funny comment ;)
Oh, an update on orders. We got written orders on Wednesday. We check out of here February 28th. Check in to SERE school March 9th. Check out of San Diego March 20th and report to Whidbey Island no later than the end of March. For all of you who live in states that could possibly be along the way I would love to stop by, but I don't think Jared wants to wander off of I-10. BUT! I will see what I can do. I would love to see each and everyone of your awesome faces :)
Because I want to be like everyone else out there (Siobhan, Shannon, and Erika - hahaha my only readers!) I am flying out to Washington at the end of the month to look for houses to buy! Jared is staying behind because he is not able to get any time off, but I am going with a seasoned veteran who happens to be from Whidbey Island. I am determined to by myself a house! Wish me luck. <3 Megan
- I will never be able to live by myself for an extended period of time. You see, every noise I hear I get scerrrrrrred. Hahaha. You think that's funny?! It's not really. I mean every 5 seconds I am muting the tv because something has alerted my ears. Then I end up missing a good part of a show. I am not able to fall asleep at a decent time because once again I am hearing noises. I have all of the doors locked in the house including the bedroom and I am huddled under all of the blankets with only my eyes peeping out, and of course the tv muted. I keep thinking about who I would call first, where is the baseball bat (in the garage of course), where is my phone. You see we do have guns, however I would be waaayyy too dangerous with one of those :) I did manage to get some sleep last night (so maybe it just takes a few days to adjust), but was frightened by this horrible noise that I thought was coming from outside. So there I am huddled under the blankets, tv muted, thinking my thoughts, and trying to figure out if it is a burgler (spelling anyone???) when I realize it is Izzy sawing some wood on the bathroom floor. She is not the best roommate. I have no idea what I am going to do when Jared deploys... anyone wanna come visit for about 6 months?!?!
The next lesson I learned is...
- It is okay to go to the movies by yourself! I have never gone by myself, so I decide to go alone for the first time. I look for a seat near people so it doesn't look like I am alone. I find the seat I want and I take it. It is next to a group of little old ladies. As I sit down, the woman a seat over from me starts to pick up her purse and asks if anyone is with me. I tell her that I am by myself and that she can leave her purse there because I don't need that seat. I then tell her that I am sitting here so it looks like I am not alone. In reply she says, you can be my movie friend. ... The theater is starting to fill up and there are people without seats, but enough seats in my row for them if everyone scoots down one. So the little old lady scoots over to the seat directly next to me and says, now it really looks like you are with us and not alone. I thought that was cute and funny...
The final lesson I have learned thus far is...
- I hate cooking for one person. Seriously, it is a waste. I am never going to eat 10 pancakes in one day, let alone a week. I am never going to eat a pack of chicken breasts in one week. So far I have had 2 packages of macaroni and cheese (because that I will eat all the time!! :) Yummmo!) and lots of chicken nuggets.
Jared needs to come home soooon. I think Izzy is getting tired of me already, I mean gosh... does she have to go outside to potty all the time?!?! Just kidding, she is let out regularly to do her business and snack around - for all of you who know my dog, that is a funny comment ;)
Oh, an update on orders. We got written orders on Wednesday. We check out of here February 28th. Check in to SERE school March 9th. Check out of San Diego March 20th and report to Whidbey Island no later than the end of March. For all of you who live in states that could possibly be along the way I would love to stop by, but I don't think Jared wants to wander off of I-10. BUT! I will see what I can do. I would love to see each and everyone of your awesome faces :)
Because I want to be like everyone else out there (Siobhan, Shannon, and Erika - hahaha my only readers!) I am flying out to Washington at the end of the month to look for houses to buy! Jared is staying behind because he is not able to get any time off, but I am going with a seasoned veteran who happens to be from Whidbey Island. I am determined to by myself a house! Wish me luck. <3 Megan
Monday, January 12, 2009
Two Posts in One Day?! I can't believe it either.
So I wanted to let everyone know that we did actually get verbal orders today. VP40 out of Whidbey Island. That means we will be moving up there sometime in March. Jared still has to go to SERE school and that takes 2 weeks, as you all know... so I am thinking we will be there the 3rd week in March. That also means that Jared deploys in June... wish me luck.
Catching up!
Hello Everyone! I am sorry for the lack of posting... I just thought that since nothing really exciting has been going on I didn't need to post. However, I still have nothing interesting to say but will update you anyway.
Jared and I had a fabulous Christmas! We drove to Virginia with Izzy and had Christmas at my family's house this year. It was great to see my sisters, my parents, and our little nephew Owen (who isn't so little anymore). Izzy also had a great time with her doggy cousins and became more and more playful with them as time went on. She was plum-tuckered out each night and couldn't wait to go to sleep. All that running around and nipping at doggy-booty really took a toll. Izzy is in pretty good shape, if you only want her to get out of bed to then go lay in her chair all day! What can I say, my dog is plain lazy... she doesn't even play with her toys for longer than 5 minutes. After Christmas Jared and I drove to Chester to have Christmas at his parent's house. We had another awesome time with his family and got to catch up with them. We also drove out to Virginia Tech to walk around and see the familiar sights from a few years past. Like we were expecting, it was cold and windy... not much has changed! We also had the chance to swing by the office I worked in all through college and catch up with my boss Diane and her daughter Kelsey. Everything has kept on moving since I left the office, but it definitely isn't as fun or loud since I left! The most awesome thing we got to do over Christmas was meet Shannon O.VH. for lunch in Farmville. She was visiting her grandmother and family and was a closer to us than we normally are so we arranged for a lunch. It was great seeing Shannon and hearing all about her life and the lives of the other E6 wives. It had been about a year since we had last seen Shannon (thanks Navy!) and her life has definitely stayed almost the same... HECTIC! I was glad that we could spend a little time together and was very excited to hear how well (yet tiring) school was going for our Dr. in training friend. From Chester we drove back to Newport News to spend a few more days with my parents before heading home. The trip hasn't been too awful, only 10 hours with a 30 minute break each time. Izzy sleeps the whole time and only pops her head up every now and then to make sure we are still traveling and haven't left her in the car alone.
We have been waiting desperately for orders since... 4 months ago!! We were told, by a very reliable source, that we should expect them Dec. 19th. Well that day came and went and no orders. No orders over Christmas break and no orders since we have been home. We are about 45 days out from finishing and still we have nothing. So... WORD IS (hahahaha), we should be getting them today!! I will believe it when I see it. Jared and I haven't gotten verbals or written... we are left in the dark along with everyone else. As soon as we get written orders, we will be getting pre-approved for a loan and then house hunting in Whidbey Island (that is if we
get Whidbey). I will then fly up to Washington to see the houses and 
make an offer if I really like one. The only thing with buying a house is... can we close in time to not have to live in a hotel for a month? I will let you know if we get orders.
We actually had visitors for Thanksgiving! My sister Krysten and her husband Rob came down to visit and share our food. I made a turkey cake for dessert, requested by Krysten. We also went to Universal Studios Islands
of Adventure for the day. That was our first time down to Orlando since we have moved here and will probably be our last before we leave. We had fun riding the rides and just hanging out with Rob and Krysten.
That is all that has happened in our lives since the last update! I can't wait to see what you have new posted on your blogs very soon :)
<3 Megan
Jared and I had a fabulous Christmas! We drove to Virginia with Izzy and had Christmas at my family's house this year. It was great to see my sisters, my parents, and our little nephew Owen (who isn't so little anymore). Izzy also had a great time with her doggy cousins and became more and more playful with them as time went on. She was plum-tuckered out each night and couldn't wait to go to sleep. All that running around and nipping at doggy-booty really took a toll. Izzy is in pretty good shape, if you only want her to get out of bed to then go lay in her chair all day! What can I say, my dog is plain lazy... she doesn't even play with her toys for longer than 5 minutes. After Christmas Jared and I drove to Chester to have Christmas at his parent's house. We had another awesome time with his family and got to catch up with them. We also drove out to Virginia Tech to walk around and see the familiar sights from a few years past. Like we were expecting, it was cold and windy... not much has changed! We also had the chance to swing by the office I worked in all through college and catch up with my boss Diane and her daughter Kelsey. Everything has kept on moving since I left the office, but it definitely isn't as fun or loud since I left! The most awesome thing we got to do over Christmas was meet Shannon O.VH. for lunch in Farmville. She was visiting her grandmother and family and was a closer to us than we normally are so we arranged for a lunch. It was great seeing Shannon and hearing all about her life and the lives of the other E6 wives. It had been about a year since we had last seen Shannon (thanks Navy!) and her life has definitely stayed almost the same... HECTIC! I was glad that we could spend a little time together and was very excited to hear how well (yet tiring) school was going for our Dr. in training friend. From Chester we drove back to Newport News to spend a few more days with my parents before heading home. The trip hasn't been too awful, only 10 hours with a 30 minute break each time. Izzy sleeps the whole time and only pops her head up every now and then to make sure we are still traveling and haven't left her in the car alone.
We have been waiting desperately for orders since... 4 months ago!! We were told, by a very reliable source, that we should expect them Dec. 19th. Well that day came and went and no orders. No orders over Christmas break and no orders since we have been home. We are about 45 days out from finishing and still we have nothing. So... WORD IS (hahahaha), we should be getting them today!! I will believe it when I see it. Jared and I haven't gotten verbals or written... we are left in the dark along with everyone else. As soon as we get written orders, we will be getting pre-approved for a loan and then house hunting in Whidbey Island (that is if we
get Whidbey). I will then fly up to Washington to see the houses and 
make an offer if I really like one. The only thing with buying a house is... can we close in time to not have to live in a hotel for a month? I will let you know if we get orders.We actually had visitors for Thanksgiving! My sister Krysten and her husband Rob came down to visit and share our food. I made a turkey cake for dessert, requested by Krysten. We also went to Universal Studios Islands
of Adventure for the day. That was our first time down to Orlando since we have moved here and will probably be our last before we leave. We had fun riding the rides and just hanging out with Rob and Krysten.That is all that has happened in our lives since the last update! I can't wait to see what you have new posted on your blogs very soon :)
<3 Megan
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