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Sassy69
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Updates: work -- the guy i needed to set up the next phone interview was out sick on Monday, I waited Tues if he would take some action, nothing, so today I will give him a call (PST time). I have a phone interview w/ a local company here on Friday - I think essentially I will use that as interview practice and also the first company I'm interviewing w/ is in the same business so its all worthwhile 'competitive knowledge'. Thx to a very awesome person, I just got a lead on another company in Irvine that, per the email I just got, I should be expecting a call today....
*** fingers crossed ***
At least then I'd have an income to cover a rental and my mortgage so I don't have to entertain bullshit deals like the following....
House: omg - this stupid couple who were interested in my house but didn't make an offer - ok my realtor pushed them to at least make an offer as I had spent time putting together a list of my property taxes, utilities, etc. In conversation he said their realtor mentioned a number about $30K below my asking price. Granted the actual sale rates are lower than the asking price, but that's why you make an offer and negotiate. I'd expect that in any market. So he laughed when the number was suggested, so I assumed that they wouldn't bother w/ an actual offer because they were so far out of the ballpark they shouldn't have even been looking in this community. Well this mornign he calls and says they made a written offer, not only $35K lower than my ask price, BUT also wanted $2500 carpet allowance, $5000 towards closing fees, and a bunch of other stuff. In other words - here's the deed to my house + $17,000 and you can have the house. That's just ignorant. I think he might actually tell them to their face to go look at somthing they can afford. Wow.
Anyway. That's where I am today....
But as Bunny's log shows her daily 'affirmations' and positive thoughts, I continue to have a very positive outlook on life. I relish the friends I have even if they dont' live down the street. I had such a great time see Shadow again. HH looked beautiful on stage and I got to see a number of other people I knew, including the tall girl in red in HH's pictures - we were cardio buddies last summer while we were both prepping for shows at 5 am every day. She's a beautiful girl and it was so nice to see her on stage. Shadow, I can't thank you enough for making it to the morning show and even though the show itself was not the best I've seen, it was nice to commiserate with you
(I think we're both getting a little jaded at the competitive world....) HH - was fantastic to see you as well and I'm so glad my protan got used! I wish I coudl've made the afterparty, but I did make some fantastic connections for job hunting and killed a couple of REALLY GOOD margaritas later that night!
Probably my biggest frustration right now is that I've got so much to offer the tech world and I get so excited about the amazing technology & opportunities that are out there and I just can't execute on any of them yet. I got reconnected w/a guy I worked w/ at my last corporate job and he confirmed that that place is just as screwed up as ever, so I don't regret leaving for a minute - ironically they even have my same position posted for hire right now - I coudl've conceivably applied for it & definitiely woudl've gotten it as they are trying to resurrect a hyuge email project that I worked on for a year and they decided to cancel, despite havng already committed $1M to it. However, I think I rpobably woudl've spent the balance of any income on a good therapist had I returned to that nut house.
I am biding my time now, but I am very hopeful and positive about the future. Ive allowed myself to be a little frustrated these last few days diet-wise, but I had such a killer training session on Monday that my glutes are STILL sore. Back at it today. With a vengeance! (Or at least after 9 am PST....!)
Happy Hump Day everyone!
*** fingers crossed ***
At least then I'd have an income to cover a rental and my mortgage so I don't have to entertain bullshit deals like the following....
House: omg - this stupid couple who were interested in my house but didn't make an offer - ok my realtor pushed them to at least make an offer as I had spent time putting together a list of my property taxes, utilities, etc. In conversation he said their realtor mentioned a number about $30K below my asking price. Granted the actual sale rates are lower than the asking price, but that's why you make an offer and negotiate. I'd expect that in any market. So he laughed when the number was suggested, so I assumed that they wouldn't bother w/ an actual offer because they were so far out of the ballpark they shouldn't have even been looking in this community. Well this mornign he calls and says they made a written offer, not only $35K lower than my ask price, BUT also wanted $2500 carpet allowance, $5000 towards closing fees, and a bunch of other stuff. In other words - here's the deed to my house + $17,000 and you can have the house. That's just ignorant. I think he might actually tell them to their face to go look at somthing they can afford. Wow.
Anyway. That's where I am today....
But as Bunny's log shows her daily 'affirmations' and positive thoughts, I continue to have a very positive outlook on life. I relish the friends I have even if they dont' live down the street. I had such a great time see Shadow again. HH looked beautiful on stage and I got to see a number of other people I knew, including the tall girl in red in HH's pictures - we were cardio buddies last summer while we were both prepping for shows at 5 am every day. She's a beautiful girl and it was so nice to see her on stage. Shadow, I can't thank you enough for making it to the morning show and even though the show itself was not the best I've seen, it was nice to commiserate with you
(I think we're both getting a little jaded at the competitive world....) HH - was fantastic to see you as well and I'm so glad my protan got used! I wish I coudl've made the afterparty, but I did make some fantastic connections for job hunting and killed a couple of REALLY GOOD margaritas later that night!Probably my biggest frustration right now is that I've got so much to offer the tech world and I get so excited about the amazing technology & opportunities that are out there and I just can't execute on any of them yet. I got reconnected w/a guy I worked w/ at my last corporate job and he confirmed that that place is just as screwed up as ever, so I don't regret leaving for a minute - ironically they even have my same position posted for hire right now - I coudl've conceivably applied for it & definitiely woudl've gotten it as they are trying to resurrect a hyuge email project that I worked on for a year and they decided to cancel, despite havng already committed $1M to it. However, I think I rpobably woudl've spent the balance of any income on a good therapist had I returned to that nut house.
I am biding my time now, but I am very hopeful and positive about the future. Ive allowed myself to be a little frustrated these last few days diet-wise, but I had such a killer training session on Monday that my glutes are STILL sore. Back at it today. With a vengeance! (Or at least after 9 am PST....!)
Happy Hump Day everyone!
Off to read "so you want to compete" sticky since I don't plan on working today lol 
(nothing NEW still after the stressful weekend ... you know how those BOOTH conventions go.. on your feet from 8am-5pm ... UGH then mingling afterwards .. drinks please 
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