Now THIS is photography!!!

House for Sale

We have now sold our house twice!  But have yet to close.  Both times it came down to loans!  We are devastated because we can't do what we need to do until we sell the house.  And it baffles me that this time, it went PAST the closing date to find out anything... and that was with me constantly driving my realtor crazy insisting on some information as to what we were waiting on.  I know that these two parties really wanted the house and it is so sad they didnt' get it.  What is sadder is that they are going to continue to drive down the street and wish they had.  Sometimes the time to do take chances is when the chance presents itself.  Although I have others that are interested in it right now... and one couple that still calls and says they will be back in January to try to buy it again.... it doesn't relieve the stress of NOW!  And I am a little aggravated because since this has happened twice, I feel like people are dropping the ball.  We will not be doing anymore contracts unless the loan is secure.  Don't care what the protocol is.  If the 3rd time isn't a charm I might go BALLISTIC!

Is it in Chicago?  Denver?  New Orleans? TV shows, as well as movies, gives us this false impression of what the REAL WORLD is suppose to be like.  I think from birth we are delusional about our matter of importance and the role we play.  Of course as infants and toddlers, our world is much smaller and we have a much bigger role... we are young, helpless and needy and therefore our needs are seen to.  As we get older and stretch on into the youth stage, our situation doesn't change too much, we still depend on others to take care of us... It isn't in wonder then when the real world happens at age 18 ... we are in a state of a culture shock.  Graduation happens all along the Nation, and young adults are expected to contribute to the work world.  No more summer breaks, or Christmas breaks. No more playing hooky, or exempting out of test.  So many allowances are always made by people these days and they seem to think the world still revolves around them. It makes me wonder if they are ready.

Education

I don't understand this vicious cycle we live in!  It cost a WHOLE lot to get a college education.... and it isn't about taking just the subjects required for that job... but off the wall stuff that has nothing to do with your major!  But the reason you go to college is so you can have a better paying job.... but it cost so much that if you had that kind of money to spend on that education to start with.... you would be out laying by your pool talking to your cabana boy!

The Effects of Ambience

I am an atmosphere type of girl.  Restraunts, hotels, stores... if it looks good and feels good then I am good.  The new outlet mall is pretty sweet.  I can imagine it at night around Christmas time.  A chill in the air, all the shops adverstising and decorated for Christmas... Christmas music filling the air.  The TeePees are pretty sweet and I love the outdoor dinning at the footcourt that sits close to the fountain.  I am actually excited and look forward to Christmas shopping there.  Everything in one place!  Atmosphere is a powerful drug and it has a powerful pull.