Ups and Downs

Life has been a bitch lately and so have I. The mood swings are all over because I am in so much pain, missing sleep, and stressed about moving. I want to move and am excited but it still puts a lot of stress on me physically and mentally to prep.

I also just received bad news about my healthcare. The premiums, deductible, co-pays, and cost of meds are going up; co-insurance has been added; and more limits have been placed on how and where I receive treatment. I can't afford it. It literally bumps my monthly medical costs to over $1000.

The government talks about healthcare reform but the only reform we need is rules placed on the crooked insurance companies that rip everyone off.

Jeff and my step-son are the bright shining spots in an otherwise shitty time right now. We are all so excited to finally have our own place and finally have the opportunity to be a real family together. This makes me so happy I have no words.

Our place is beautiful and I am so grateful that Jeff is so involved and working so hard to make this happen for us. Even with the health problems and money worries he makes me feel like the luckiest person ever.

New Beginnings

After patiently waiting for 5 years the time has come when I get to finally have a place of my own shared with my love and his son. I am so ridiculously happy. We are getting a beautiful apartment in a gated community with all the amenities and utilities included.

I have been in raptures thinking of all the things I can do with my own kitchen again. I am also saving up and finally buying that Kitchenaid Artisan Mixer in Aqua Blue that I've always wanted.

We've already bought new bedding and are currently furniture shopping. My love has such great and similar tastes that planning has been such a pleasure. To finally have a home we can share and be proud of is going to be momentous for us. It's all so exciting!

And the best thing? Our son will finally be in a decent school and getting the education we want for him. He is excited too, so cute!