If it hasn’t been apparent in these comics, the last 3-4 weeks I’ve been feeling pretty down. Oddly enough, because so many bad things have happened over such a short amount of time, it’s made me more numb than upset.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Just in case you may think I’m really exaggerating with the drawing on panel 3, here’s a photo of that tree filled drain:
You know, you do these daily comics long enough you start to the see referenced subjects when you least expect it. Like this one. It wasn’t until I was ready to post this comic when I realized I’ve actually talked[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Even though I state, that I made sure to be at my house so that the Serv Pro guy could come in and see how the drying/disinfection is progressing, I believe, for as long as I remain out of work*,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I do feel numb. With no job. So, no paycheck. A brand new mortgage. A flooded family room. A house that I can’t move into yet. The cost of this restoration and then… god knows what (like, why is all[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I’m torn between so two depressing thoughts. On the one hand, knowing I have to go back to work at a place where I feel uncomfortable, miserable and ill treated. Knowing that whatever I do, whatever design or drawing I[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Wow, I can’t really believe that it’s only been one week. Just seven days ago, I drove by this house, after seeing and reading about it online, for the first time. Now, just seven days later, I’m walking through it[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
In 1995 I bought my first house (and sold it in 2000) and bought my second house in 2001 (and sold it earlier this year) so it’s not like I’m a rookie going into this. I realize it’s going to[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Ever since I heard the news yesterday, that the seller’s accepted my bid, I haven’t been as happy as I should be. This past month or so, because of the way my work and myself have been treated here, it’s as[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
When I heard last night that someone else was making an offer on the house, I thought for sure that this “bidding war” would last a few days. The Escalation price I made wasn’t too far off the mark, and[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…