Whatever, I'm allowed to whine right now. No house for us. We did everything we could. Except sell organs to throw more cash at the thing. I was, of course, having a full-on renovation love affair with it in my head. There were so many weird signs that seemed to say it would be ours (how else do you explain Arcimboldo prints all over the house? I could go on...). Or not. We're 0/2 now, in case you're counting.Technically, we're the "back-up offer," but the consolation prize doesn't feel so great when they still get to hold a big check of ours and we still have no house.
But really, I'm not looking for sympathy. We'll figure it out. And blog-as-sympathy-device is utterly lame, anyway. I'd rather make fun of something instead. And so in the manner of Dlisted's amazing takedowns of the Food Network (see "Late Night Bacon," "English Peas," and "Dark Chocolate as a Snack"), I bring you my latest Freckled Citizen recipe: "Shot of Tequila."
Shot of Tequila
1. Pour tequila
2. Drink
3. Repeat
Now that's a recipe I can get behind :)
ReplyDeleteHang in there. I don't think real estate is easy for anyone!
So sorry for the disappointment - house hunting/procuring is tough! Though I applaud your choice of tequila as Patron silver is my personal favorite. Goes excellently with prickly pear syrup!
ReplyDeleteOoh, Patron. Most excellent choice!
ReplyDeleteI'm a believer of it'll happen when it's supposed to happen, but then again, we aren't even at the offer-making stage yet of our house hunting. Of course, that isn't much consolation when you want it to happen NOW! So drink up!
Well, eff. Real estate is a cold hard bitch. I'm sorry it didn't work out this time. Enjoy that tequilla, friend. I'm hoping you find the perfect house for you very soon.
ReplyDeleteOh no! I'm so sorry. But hang in there M – I know you'll end up finding the perfect place some day!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about the house. But I thoroughly enjoyed your tequilla shot recipe. And the Food Network humor you linked to had me in tears I was laughing so hard!
ReplyDeleteUgh, that sucks. I know you're not looking for sympathy, but dammit I'm giving you some anyways :) Keeping my fingers crossed that the booze keeps you suitably numb til the fresh pain subsides!
ReplyDeleteI would love to cook that with you!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you didn't get the house. Hang in there! It took us a year in a half. Of course, we were looking before the so-called bust. Some days I want to give up on policy research and move to Portland Maine.
ReplyDeleteOh, so sorry. But good choice with the tequila.
ReplyDeleteBummer. But nice choice on the tequila. I know your perfect house is out there just waiting for you - maybe its just not on the market yet.
ReplyDeleteI think anyone that lives in an owned property can tell you that your experience is not unique - and that you'll eventually find the home that was meant for you - but that doesn't help the constant disappointment. I'm so sorry - been there and I know it sucks, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for y'all.
ReplyDeleteIn the meantime, that tequila is the tequila that made me realize I don't need a margarita - I just need a little lime juice (Rose's if I'm feeling it) and some salt and YUM. I specifically remember a bottle of that stuff getting us through a horrible disappointment.
Good luck honey -chin up and have fun in CT.
honest to gosh, i just saw this post but i'm not exaggerating when I say that I the same exact week. 2 shots of tequila were consumed (on weeknights) this week and i usually have a shot a tequila once every few months-- if that! except our problem is the reverse. we're going to get hosed selling our place in this market. agent commissions blow. if you ever need someone to commiserate with over dc real estate, i'm your gal.
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