tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199601217781594776.post2537243264516620147..comments2024-03-27T10:44:12.682-05:00Comments on LOVE IN THE TIME OF FORECLOSURE: Monday: Everything Must Go (including us)Love in the Time of Foreclosurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15581087951938871708noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199601217781594776.post-26607766538473986592009-06-14T03:36:00.193-05:002009-06-14T03:36:00.193-05:00I think the feeling of serenity you are talking ab...I think the feeling of serenity you are talking about is a result of several things. 1. You are now working together to a goal. 2. The goal is visible and you can feel yourself moving to it. 3. You are through the stages of grief and have made it to acceptance.<br /><br />I'm glad. Read about you in BW and was interested- we moved to Germany to allow us to downsize our costs enough to be a 1 earner family after buying in the Metro area at the height, so we are always interested in the subject and fellowfeel.G in Berlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168975470282994167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199601217781594776.post-30127686009433622062009-06-10T10:31:00.254-05:002009-06-10T10:31:00.254-05:00hello there,
I'm doing the reverse move - Chi...hello there, <br />I'm doing the reverse move - Chicago to LA and would love to touch base with you. Funny how things work out! Email me with any questions re: moving to Chicago, I would love to help you out!Melissa Chackohttp://melissa.chackoatgmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199601217781594776.post-91774895865218192702009-06-09T19:35:18.893-05:002009-06-09T19:35:18.893-05:00Dedicated house-watching neighbor #4 here!
And ...Dedicated house-watching neighbor #4 here! <br /><br />And I will definitely be by early on Saturday to say hello and maybe do a little shop...<br /><br />Much love to you all!<br />-Kristinakaballerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08724179973047791992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199601217781594776.post-67191235523455964322009-06-09T11:08:44.024-05:002009-06-09T11:08:44.024-05:00I'm SO excited for your adventure (though I...I'm SO excited for your adventure (though I'm sad you're leaving California and I haven't even seen you guys in AGES). You seem to have such a great perspective and I have all the faith that things will turn out just fine for you guys. "Starting over," while scary, is also very exhilarating. I'm sure it's hard to let go of things, but liberating too. I get a sense of real peace from you. You MUST stay in touch. I'm still trying to figure out if I can make it to your estate sale after my friend's wedding. It would be nice to see you guys...Kim Hooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04390764721793745017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199601217781594776.post-75568658349356592092009-06-09T09:28:19.926-05:002009-06-09T09:28:19.926-05:00Hi new readers from Apartment Therapy! Welcome!
A...Hi new readers from Apartment Therapy! Welcome!<br /><br />Anonymous- Don't worry... we have at least three dedicated neighbors watching the house! Thank you for your concern. That's definitely an unfortunate reality- people destroying vacant homes. And we're taking that into consideration.<br /><br />Karen- about the Chicago apartment... well, here's the thing. We came to the decision to sell everything because A. We didn't want the hassle to transport anything B. We can't afford to transport everything and/or store it and C. We thought it would be a wonderful exercise for us. <br /><br />We see this as a an opportunity to completely let go and stand in 'nothing' both literally and figuratively. We have had such an attachment to material things that we are choosing to let them all go. It was Bob's idea and at first I was a big NO. But I came around and am now really excited about it. It's a challenge.<br /><br />What will we put in the apartment? Well, I don't even know if we'll be in an apartment. We will start out in my mom and stepdad's basement while we work, save money and hunt for a living situation we can afford in the city.<br /><br />We've thought about house sitting. Then we wouldn't need furniture. Or finding a short term furnished rental.<br /><br />And if we don't find either of those, my mom has said that between her stuff and her friends' stuff they could piece enough together to give us the basics for an apartment.<br /><br />No matter what, we continue to think creatively. We are still longing for that Airstream. Perhaps we'll win the Mike's Hard Lemonade sweepstakes (http://www.mikeshard.com/sweeps-enter.php) and our new home will not be an apartment with a view of the lake, but a silver bullet with a view of wherever we park it. <br /> <br />My goal is to really embody the 'less is more' philosophy and think creatively. The new readers who arrived here via Apartment Therapy can relate to that, I'm sure. That's why I read Apartment Therapy. This is their mission:<br /><br />What We Believe<br />A calm, healthy, beautiful home is a necessary foundation for happiness and success in the world.<br /><br />Creating this home doesn’t require large amounts of money or space. It requires inspiration, connection to resources and motivation to do something about it.<br /><br />The basic elements of good home design can be learned and achieved by all.<br /><br />Simplicity and luxury are not mutually exclusive.<br />www.apartmenttherapy.com<br /><br />-------<br />So, it's all an adventure and what we're creating now is a blank slate. With a blank slate everything and anything is possible.<br /><br />As always, thanks for your comments, questions and concern!<br />-StephanieLove in the Time of Foreclosurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581087951938871708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199601217781594776.post-57338994985079075192009-06-09T02:31:27.857-05:002009-06-09T02:31:27.857-05:00If you sell it all, what will you put in the Chica...If you sell it all, what will you put in the Chicago apt with the lake view? Seriously, I'm not trying to be obnoxious. I'm just curious. Maybe I missed something? I imagine you won't get very much for the stuff and then to replace it will cost an awful lot. Is it the cost of shipping it that is prohibitive?Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199601217781594776.post-45907566092795788202009-06-08T22:58:32.655-05:002009-06-08T22:58:32.655-05:00I came here from Apartment Therapy and just have t...I came here from Apartment Therapy and just have to say I find your attitude and writing so inspiring and refreshing. To live in the moment, to appreciate what we have - these are lessons we all need.<br /><br />Best of luck with the sale - wish I lived in LA so I could come by!Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199601217781594776.post-30846261225366144392009-06-08T22:47:29.292-05:002009-06-08T22:47:29.292-05:00Great blog! Please be careful leaving your house e...Great blog! Please be careful leaving your house empty for a week before the closing, now that you've advertised that. (A lot of damage can be done, even to an empty house.) Hopefully a neighbor can watch it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199601217781594776.post-20576074345257000502009-06-08T22:32:13.869-05:002009-06-08T22:32:13.869-05:00I have trouble believing this happened to you; I f...I have trouble believing this happened to you; I find your attitude amazing. I think (from reading an earlier post) that your <br />Mother was right, it's how you deal with things that matter.<br /><br />You are both amazing. I will keep you both in my thoughts this weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199601217781594776.post-53191693531973640972009-06-08T21:12:01.369-05:002009-06-08T21:12:01.369-05:00Your entries continue to bring tears to my eyes --...Your entries continue to bring tears to my eyes -- not because of the loss you are going through, but because of the love and support that you and your husband continue to show one another. It's such a beautiful thing. Thanks for sharing with us ...Jenniferhttp://loonyladybug.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199601217781594776.post-77164639269297364002009-06-08T16:55:59.946-05:002009-06-08T16:55:59.946-05:00Stephanie,
Thank you for this post. Your attitude...Stephanie,<br /><br />Thank you for this post. Your attitude during this speed bump on the road of life is truly inspiring. I wish you and Bob the best of luck in your new life!<br /><br />MikeAMGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517150980115844825noreply@blogger.com