Cheese With My Whine: Looking For A Home

Welcome to Cheese with My Whine! If you've read my blog before, you might have caught some of the recent drama in my life. So here is a recap with some new information.

• The whole debacle with James and The Navy. They yanked his chain for nothing.
• Moving to Florida thinking I'd get to look for a house. Haha, guess not.
• Terrible luck looking for an apartment. Sorry, doesn't matter how much deposit you give them, if your credit sucks, too bad.
• How about a condo with a private owner? Didn't like the less than great credit either.

So without much other choices left, I considered going back to Chicago. I know, after moving from Chicago to Florida, going back would seem like a huge defeat. However, our saving grace came from an unlikely place.

I recommend their corn nuggets.

I went on a dinner date with a friend and our old high school English teacher (who is our friend). We got to catching up and stuffing our faces when our teacher brought up how her daughter's roommate had screwed her by basically giving little notice of moving out. With no roommate in the immediate future, she was scrambling to find a replacement. I asked for when, and the golden word came out "March." Exactly when we were looking to move into a place. Not only that, it was in a 3 bedroom 2 bath house with a huge living room, big kitchen, and garage with a washer and dryer machine. All within our budget. I cried when I got home.

Really, I look for reasons to make Frozen relevant.

After taking a look at the place, it was clear. We found our new home. Now, I know it isn't solely ours. We share it. In the end though, we like our roommate, and we love our space. I risk getting sappy when I say "Home is where the heart is." but it really is true.

So now we are dashing to the finish line of March 1st for the big move. We've got friends ready to help, shopping and measuring to do, and some serious unpacking, but we are ready. Finally.

This amazing gift however doesn't stop me from being angry about the events leading up to it. Being stone walled at every turn drives you a special kind of crazy when you don't even know where you will be living soon. I think there are flaws in the way we restrict rental properties, and that in general a credit score can mean serious downfalls in your ability to lead your life. Have you had any difficulty looking for your home? Comments are always welcome!

Cheese With My Whine: Health Care In The USA

Firstly, how about you watch this:

That was John Green. He's an excellent writer, advocate against world suck, and a reminder to me to never forget to be awesome. I saw this video and I very clearly felt happy and upset at the same time. Too often do I hear United States Sheep Citizens play along with the political pandering of the Health Care "Debate".

"Making me have free health care is unconstitutional."

Buddy, we do lots of things we don't really have any say in. Following road laws, paying taxes, and even submitting to surveillance. This isn't the thing to complain about.

"Free health care means lower quality health care!"

Not sure if you heard, but we're 33rd in life expectancy. I'd also like to point out who has free (Universal) health care. Japan, who is number one on the list.

"We'll have higher taxes with free health care!"

It's documented (you know, fact) that we pay more in taxes than those with Universal Health Care, and receive nothing close to free health care in return. If the government decided to raise taxes, well then we know it's their choice, not a necessity.

"Free health care is socialist!"

Oh, I'm sorry. I thought we were having an adult conversation. My bad.

I'm sick (health care joke!) and tired of this terrible "debate". I don't care who you are, where you're from, or what you did (N' Sync joke now), if you are telling me that you are against a system that is proven to work in major counties around the world, that could improve the life of your fellow citizens, your friends, your family, and yourself, then you are either a political sheep or intentionally an A-Hole.

Are there flaws with Universal Health Care. Yes. Is the system the United States has now a gleaming bald eagle of amazing? Far from it. I'd at least prefer to have a health care system that consistently out performs our own. What is your view on the issue. Very interested in what you have to say, positive or not. Comments are always welcome!

Oh, and I hope you caught him mentioning the next season of Sherlock. He understands my physical need for the new season.

Cheese With My Whine: Lunch Break, Cable, Weather, and Driving

Welcome to Cheese with My Whine! It's hump day, and in the middle of the week, what else could I want to do more than vent a bit of the weeks frustrations. Let's go down the (granted small) list.

• Guess what? When I'm on my lunch break, just because I stay at my desk, doesn't mean I want to talk about work with you. Or talk at all. If we must converse, anything but work would just be wonderful. Okay?!
• Hey, cable company! What is the point for having HD options on my on demand shows, when half the time the cable box freaks out, turns my screen blue, and I have to exit the On Demand menu. You don't seem to have a real answer for this when I call you...
• Chicago weather. Can we take a minute to collectively curse at Chicago weather for not making up it's freaking mind? I'm going to be blisteringly hot. Oh, just kidding, I'm going to be overcast and cold. By the way, I'm raining. Wait, not anymore. Wait...now I'm raining again. Don't worry, in three minutes I'll be hot again, AND humid.
• Do you drive? Do you claim to be a responsible driver? Well, how about actually following the rules on a regular basis. "This is faster." "There aren't any cops or camera's." "I do this all the time." are not even close to comforting. If I have to be in a car with you, you will abide by road laws. Kill yourself on your time.
• Oh, and by the way, if you're going to be a liar at work, inform the group. Not that I'm going to stick up for your lies, I just want to know at what moment I say something that completely busts you.

Tom Hiddleston, you know my pain.

Tell me that I am not the only one with these issues. Do you relate to any of these complaints? Have anything you want to get off your chest today? Comments are always welcome!

When Did I Make An Official Posting Schedule?

I played around a little, and asked for feedback, on what sort of categorized set up I'd like to do for the blog starting post 100. I got some good comments, and came up with this:

• Motley Mondays: A round up of what I’m expecting to happen during the week and whatever else is in my head that I feel like sharing.
• Get In My Belly: Tuesdays are about sharing the food porn. Baking or cooking, I’ll share my favorite recipes I found on the internet since last we met, and share my own successes.
• Cheese with My Whine: It’s Wednesday, and you know what? I’ll have something to complain about.
• Thanks A Million: Let’s even out yesterday with what I’m feeling thankful for this week. No, it won’t ALWAYS be my husband. Sorry James.
• Geek Out: Is it tech? Is it pop culture? Does it have to do with fangirling? It's here.
• Creative Writing: Saturday is about sitting down and doing a little anything goes writing.
• Sunday: Day Off. Come on, I need one day to myself. Don’t worry, Motley Mondays will fill you in on anything you missed.

I'm a little apprehensive about making any of these entries video blogs. The time may come where I feel more like talking then typing, but that's going to be down the road. 

Always feel free to comment, critic, or make suggestions. Thanks for reading!