What I wouldn’t give to have my own washing machine and dryer right about now. I would throw my King sized comforter (both of them) to get washed. I hate the sulfur dog smell Keegan leaves behind (her medicine is REALLY stinky!) Because a roll of quarters might (if I’m lucky) get me 3 washes and 2 dries, and I’m sorry but my work clothes, my towels and then the whites are more important than my comforter. I can live with the sulfur-ness until we get one.

After getting my allergy shots yesterday, we went to the Mortgage broker and are in the process of getting pre-approved for a loan on our first house. It turns out that our county has a down payment assistance program for first time buyers under a certain tax bracket, which we are! We may qualify for up to $20,000 for a down payment, which would then be repaid if we refinanced or sold the home. Which would be awesome. Then, when we got out of the office, I looked at my arm and I have a huge welt that I’ve never had before! Argh! It’s about 4 inches wide and goes from the top of my arm all the way under to my arm pit. And my Immunologist isn’t open right at the moment. I’ve already done all the necessary things (put ice, cortisone cream, took an oatmeal bath, witch hazel, more ice, two ibuprofen.) This morning it’s still raised and a little itchy, but it’s mostly a big red blotch on my arm and it hurts!

But anyway, back onto yesterday. I studied for a bit and looked at some houses online. I know what I want in a house: Fenced backyard, Florida room where I could keep my sewing projects/computer, counter space in the kitchen! And I want a house that the owner is willing to part with the washer/dryer, fridge and range. Most houses in Florida, people leave their fridge and range, only some leave the washer/dryer. If I had a dishwasher, that’d be a plus too but isn’t necessary. Fencing is very important to me! The first improvement I’d make would be to have a locked doggy door that only opens with the collar on Keegan to go in or out (so my cats can’t get out and raccoons can’t come in!) Then, if Keegan has to potty, she can go when she wants. And if there’s no fan in the Florida room, guess what there will be when I’m done with it! Sewing projects will be done out there, computer time will be out there. Man, that’d be great.

Speaking of, this week I might buy some fabric to make something – but I haven’t decided what yet. And my legs are killing me. Remind me next time to wait about 45 minutes after eating to exercise!