We’ve seen it in the news for months now, the rising foreclosures, the renters caught in the middle and kicked out of homes they thought were theirs for the duration of the lease.

Well, it appears I’ve found myself in that situation.

Five months ago, my husband and I moved to Mississippi just south of Memphis so my husband could be closer to the Memphis airport. Commuting in and out of Memphis was becoming a huge strain. So we put out country ranch on five acres on the market and moved into a rental.

I was a little concerned about renting since I’d seen numerous times in the news all the horror stories. Never imagined I would find myself in the middle of one, but I have.

My landlord lost the house to the bank.

I was livid…still am. We told him we would probably be long term renters. We knew it would take our house a long time to sell. It’s too far out in the country. He said no worries. Things were fine and he was looking forward to having long term renters for a change.

Five months later, here we are, no landlord, no idea who owns the house or which bank to call, no idea how much time we have. Moving back to the country is an option of last resort. The commute for my husband is just too hard plus there’s the kids to consider. They just setttled into the new school. If I have to change them again, even back to Monterey, it would screw up my son’s high school credits. He’s currently taking classes here that Monterey doesn’t offer.

What a freakin’ mess.

Hopefully after a few calls on Monday we’ll have a few more answers. Hopefully…sigh.

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Trista 

I’m bored.

Yep. It’s Thursday night, dinner has been served, the kitchen cleaned, snow is expected tonight and I’m bored out of my mind.

I hate it when I’m bored. I’m figety and kind of blah. I pace looking for anything to do, anything that will relieve the boredom. So far, nothing.

I would love to go bowling. I haven’t been bowling in a long time. Years ago, I bowled on a league for the company my mother worked for. I had so much fun bowling a league. I really miss it. Maybe I should get back into that…hmmm…:)

I’m not much of a video game player, either so those are out. I can’t sit still that long, which often makes me wonder how I get any writing done…lol. But truthfully, even when I’m writing, I’m constantly jumping up to grab another cup of coffee.

I love my coffee. I drink it all day. My kids accuse me of having an addiction and truthfully, I probably do. I’m like Gibbs on NCIS when it comes to coffee…lol. Dont talk to me until I’ve had my morning cup…:) Thank god for coffee makers with a timer…lol. That way I get my coffee the second I wake up. No lag time…:) Lag times are bad.

Hope all is well with everyone.

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Trista

Frontline did an amazing video on Regional Airlines and how things truly are within the airline industry. It’s a scary world and the more you know, the more scary it is.

If you fly on a regular basis, think cheap tickets are important, or mistakenly believe the airlines are concerned with your safety, then you should watch this video.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/flyingcheap/?utm_campaign=homepage&utm_medium=bigimage&utm_source=bigimage

It’s very eye-opening.

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Trista

I got up this morning, got a shower, got ready for the eye doctor appointment I had later today, so he could tell me just how blind I truly am…lol.

As I came down the hall toward the kitchen, I saw my daughter getting ready to take the dog outside. I helped her with the leash, then headed on to the kitchen.

As I poured my coffee, I heard my daughter open the front door and yell, “what?? Mom, look outside.”

I did and I was shocked at what I saw. Snow. 5 inches worth and still coming down.

I hadn’t watched the local weather in a couple of days. The last time I saw it, they were calling for rain.

Yep…looks like rain to me.

Needless to say, I was shocked. I’m still shocked…lol. But it’s certainly pretty to look at.

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Trista

Thanks so much to everyone for the wonderful birthday wishes. You guys are the best…:)

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Trista

How do you serve chicken wings to a man?

It’s all in the presentation.

Hehehe…:)

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Trista

I’ve watched Lost since it’s first season. It’s one of my favorite shows, despite it’s weird track and episodes that leave me scratching my head. 

Or…maybe because of it…:)

It was something unusual and different and I haven’t gotten one prediction about the show right yet. I’ve gotten it wrong every single time. Which to me is great. I love a show that can keep my guessing and make me go…what the crap?? lol. There’s not many that do.

Most of the shows now are predictable and well…just plain boring.

This one is frustrating, confusing, jumbled, weird, strange, and absolutely fabulous…lol.

At the beginning of the last season, we now know why Locke had to die, but what’s with the dual lives and the underwater island? Did you guys catch that?? lol

Are they dead? Are their ghosts left behind to battle this new Locke and did Jacob take over Syeed’s body? And who are these people at the temple? And will we finally know who the hell Richard is? And what about Desmonde? So many questions…:) 

I’ve always had a theory that this story would end exactly as it started, with all these people back on a plane and crashing on the island.

But…like all the other times I’ve tried to figure out this enigma of a show, I could be wrong.

Until the next Lost episode…

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Trista  

Great review from Lila at Two Lips reviews for Deadly Crimson.

Trista Ann Michaels’ Deadly Crimson is a fast paced, thrilling paranormal ménage.  Jason and Vincent are both wizards, but there is so much more in the world that they live in.  The reader is introduced to vampires and warlocks too.  In fact Ms. Michaels does one of the best jobs I have ever read setting up for her next book in the series.  I had to email her and beg her for a release date.  Deadly Crimson has two of the most stunning men in it, and the two balance each other perfectly.  Where Vincent is the more stubborn one night stand kind of guy, Jason counterbalances this in his caring protective attitude about Stacy.    Stacy, the heroine is strong minded and won’t give up on finding the person or thing responsible for killing her best friend.  I have to respect that in a woman.  She is also adored by these two gorgeous men.  That can’t be bad in my book.  Trista Ann Michaels has hooked me for life with this story.  There are also other stories that come before Deadly Crimson, but in no way need to be read first to understand what’s going on.  They all can stand alone very, very well.

Thank you Lila…:)

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Trista

Meet Nay-Nay…:)

The introduction of Nay-Nay to our cat, Nubbin went pretty good. Nubbin only hissed once and is now hiding, watching Na-Nay cautiously from under the coach…lol

Crazy cat…:)

She’s just adorable and so tiny. The kids love her already. She follows the kids around the house and her paws slide on the hardwood floors..lol.

Nubbin will come around eventually, I’m sure. Then we’ll never be able to separate them.

Just looking at these pictures make me cold. It’s not as bad as it could’ve been. At least the power didn’t go out.

Ice hanging from my patio table.

Even the grass is coated in ice. Kinda good looking…:)

I hope everyone is staying warm.

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