Archive for June, 2009
Sunday, June 28th, 2009We’re in Contract!
We are buying an amazing home in BayRidge, Brooklyn. If you know me in person, you will know this is my “big dream.” Sure I have a lot of small dreams, but it’s always been my dream to live in the heart of Bay Ridge. So we’re in contract and the escrow account has been set up. It’s […]
Friday, June 26th, 2009Atlantic Pacific Station in Brooklyn Sold Out
So NYC sold the naming rights of the Atlantic Pacific Station to Barclay Bank. Just another part of Brooklyn history being sold out. Story.
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009Engineers, Attorneys, Appraisers Oh My!
Buying a new home in Bay Ridge is exciting and well EXCITING. I know many people are very nervous when they are buying a home, but I am not. We’ve waited out the crazy market and it’s the buyers market we were waiting for. So we had a licensed engineer come out and look at […]
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009Thoughts of my Grandmother
Christmas always makes me think about my grandmother. She loved Christmas and decorated the entire house. She had parties and loved giving people gifts. My new home is beautifully decorated for Christmas….it’s one way of remembering my grandmother and recapturing something very important to me.
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009Wonderful June
If you know me or have been reading my tweets, you’ll see I am having a pretty sweet June. I feel so blessed and I wanted to share with you that is God working in my life. I don’t have enough words to explain it all, but I do know that it’s the God of the […]
Saturday, June 6th, 2009New House Brings New Purchases
We are signing the contract on the house this week. But since the engineer visited the house yesterday and gave us the run down, I figured I’d make some lists so I can relieve my mind of it. Plus I can’t stop thinking about stuff that aren’t needs, but wants! Needs: 1. First Alert Fire […]
Friday, June 5th, 2009Engineer Okays the House
The Engineer went out to our house and gave us a huge report today. Basically it’s a good house with minor problems. Here’s its problems: Electrical Box needs to be replaced as it was the type that was recalled (name: Federal) Back door needs hardware and new screen Back awning needs replacement Bathroom tub stopper […]
Thursday, June 4th, 2009Happy Brooklyn-Queens Day
It’s Brooklyn-Queens Day! No one really likes Queens so we just say it’s Brooklyn Day. My students are glad to celebrate Brooklyn Day because they don’t have school. Twenty years ago, I celebrated Brooklyn Day in the hospital because I broke my arm rollerskating. The teachers don’t love Brooklyn Day as much because we still […]
Monday, June 1st, 2009We’re buying a home!
Ok Bay Ridge watch out as we will be purchasing a new home in the area shortly. If you know me in person, you will know that I waited a long time (YEARS) and wouldn’t settle until I found a house with parking for two cars and a backyard. I grew up in a brick […]