Life's Blows

Well, I have been putting off on writing about this, but Friday I found out I was not getting my condo. It did not appraise for the agreed on sales price. The Realtor and loan officer were both sure that the bank (Fannie Mae) who owns it would drop their price since they are in possession of so many foreclosures. Well, they refused, standing firm because of another comp in the area. It would've been great if I could've gotten it for the appraised price - $13,000 less than I originally was going to pay for it, but since I can only get a loan for the appraised price, this deal is not going to happen. Plus I am out $550 for the appraisal and inspection.

But, I guess everything happens for a reason. Yesterday (Tuesday) when I came to work my boss informed me that I am being laid off. Effective immediately. I will be getting a check until the end of the month as severance and for my 1 week of vacation that I had not used. I found out today, since I will get a check on the 31st, I cannot file for unemployment until August 6th. I have sent out a few resumes, contacted a few connections I have made, posted my resume on Michigan Works and Monster and dropped off a resume at a company this morning.

But, guess where I am writing this blog at...the office. I woke up this morning and my internet connection wouldn't work at home. I dropped Eric off at daycare...because I have already paid for it and knew I had some errands to run today...went back and tried and no luck. I ran some errands, went to my chiropractors appointment, got some lunch and have been at the office for most of the afternoon using their airconditioning and internet connection to job search. It was kind of strange coming though, knowing that I will no longer be working here but it being like an old familiar friend where I have grown comfortable over the past 6 years and 10 months. This sucks!