Friday Update

Rupert, Idaho
February 16, 2024 5:11pm CST
Hey everyone...how are you all doing? It's been a busy day already. Took my husband for his labwork (twice). Went and picked up my mom's dog from the groomer - she was busy at the bank taking care of my grandparents bank account. Speaking of - guess my uncle just wants to sell their house. Was hoping my mom could take it and then we could rent it from her if she didn't want to move ( which she says she doesn't really). Can't imagine strangers living there. Also on the not so good news...guess my cousin is packing up to move to south Korea to live with her boyfriend. He's from there. She's been there to visit twice but now wants to stay. Just an emotional day... Image is mine - an art piece I did that was inspired by carebears.
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@JESSY3236 (19057)
• United States
20 Feb
cute bears.
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@Shavkat (137262)
• Philippines
17 Feb
I used to love Carebears. My younger sisters used to have them as soft toys during our childhood years.
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@kaylachan (58939)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Feb
It sounds like it. Lab work is never a lot of fun. George's exhausted. Quite frankly, so am I.
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Feb
exhausted from blood work, or just the day? I am exhausted from life...
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@kaylachan (58939)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Feb
@MommyOfEli2013 I don't have to deal with bloodwork for a couple more weeks. That's when I have to take George back to the lab to get his done. Something I'm not looking forward to.
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Feb
@kaylachan Sorry to hear that. I will probably get some bloodwork done next week myself....although my doctor keeps postponing the tests. Though now most have not been done in a year so he might. They do an A1c as soon as they take me back to the room though at least so I always know how my blood sugar is doing.
@wolfgirl569 (96451)
• Marion, Ohio
17 Feb
That's what your picture reminded me of. Sorry about the house. That is usually the easy way of handling things.
@wolfgirl569 (96451)
• Marion, Ohio
17 Feb
@MommyOfEli2013 They can split the money and everything will be done. I know you were hoping to live in it.
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Feb
I knew I would get comments that it did, so I mentioned they were the inspiration. What, selling it off? Well I don't know how it all works....but my mom taking ownership and then renting to us seemed like a good deal. Even my uncle mentioned it back before things got in motion. Us being able to move there would have helped so much. But I should have figured we wouldn't get to, my life never works that way.
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• Rupert, Idaho
17 Feb
@wolfgirl569 maybe that's just what my mom thought because they just did the appraisel....but I know it would be easier. I know we couldnt afford to rent it either unless my mom controlled how much. I may also feel bad that 2 of my cousins will get some money because their dad passed away and so they'll get his share. But then I guess that's just me being selfish.
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@just4him (308693)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Feb
I'm sorry your uncle wants to sell the house. I know you wanted to move there if possible. I'm sorry your cousin is moving to South Korea, but it sounds like a good move for her. I like your Care Bears.
@just4him (308693)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Feb
@MommyOfEli2013 I don't see you as a failure. You're a good artist.
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Feb
I really did...I spent a lit of time in their house growing up...and even after I grew up. Maybe he doesn't want to sell it and that's just what my mom thinks. Guess we'll see when they get back what the appraisal lady says it's worth. I just wish she wasn't leaving...but It's good she has a life and will probably be successful. Unlike me, a 36 year old failure. I'm glad you like the bears
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• Rupert, Idaho
18 Feb
@just4him but art will never make me real money... Its a hobby that i earn some pocket change with. So I still feel like a failure.
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@Dena91 (15934)
• United States
17 Feb
A lot going on with your family. Prayers for your cousin as she moves to South Korea. Sorry that the home won't stay in the family. When I first saw your picture I thought about care bears.
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Feb
Was hoping she'd change her mind....but I guess not. I was always close with her but guess everyone moves on... And I was really hoping to be able to move into the house....but it is what it is I guess :( I thought some might mention them so wanted to put it out there that I was inspired by that
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@MarieCoyle (29502)
17 Feb
@MommyOfEli2013 Yes, as the song goes, life's about changes, nothing stays the same. We want the good things to always be there, but that's just what always happens. If your mother took possession of the house, she has to pay insurance on it, keep up on any repairs, and there's taxes, she may have felt the cost involved with upkeep would be a lot. And hiring everything to be done when a person works or doesn't have the time or ability to fix everything is tough, and expensive. I'm sure it will be hard to see the home of your grandparents sold, I remember well that feeling and it was very difficult. That was years ago. The house was eventually removed and a fire station was built there for the neighborhood area. But the house still exists, in my memories.
• Rupert, Idaho
18 Feb
@MarieCoyle Well I am done with change, it can quit already. I knew about the taxes, but I guess I was too dumb or naive about the rest. If I had money then I'd be able to cover it all myself but sadly I don't have any money. So once again I lose out.... while others have it all. Sorry you went through that situation...that's good you have the memories of the house
@AmbiePam (85992)
• United States
17 Feb
Oh, South Korea, really? That’s such a huge deal, and I can’t imagine how much you’ll miss her. The bears are adorable.
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Feb
Yes, South Korea.....I barely see her now but I'll never see her once she moves. I don't know why he can't move here lol. He seems pretty nice, we just saw him back in January I think when he came to visit. glad you like the bears
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@ptrikha_2 (45623)
• India
17 Feb
I hope that your wish for your Mother buying that House comes through, if that move helps you. South Korea would be a good place with their level of development and hopefully good living conditions. The only irritant could be some sort of an escalation with an unpredictable North Korea. Leaving aside that Geo political factor, The Art Piece is another marvelous one. By the way, did you start on the Art stuff during your School or College days or was it a later development?
@ptrikha_2 (45623)
• India
18 Feb
@MommyOfEli2013 Self learning is always the best. However, at times, we need sometimes, we need to find out certain key information on the skills we want to get. Best of wishes again for you and your near ones.
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• Rupert, Idaho
18 Feb
I don't think that will happen, probably would cost too much so wouldn't be worth it for her. She'd lose out on money because we couldn't pay enough in rent to make it worthwhile. I can't say on South Korea....but she' been there twice and loved it. She wants to run a hotel there or something. Glad you like the art design. I started after high school...but taught myself everything I know, which probably isn't much lol
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@RebeccasFarm (86976)
• United States
17 Feb
Aw the Care Bears..how sweet Courtney..hope you have a good weekend now. Why can't they let you move in and rent the house?
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Feb
Glad you like them. Weekends go by too fast... I'm not sure why they can't. Think my uncle just is ready to be done with it all
@KristenH (33363)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
16 Feb
Courtney, that painting is beautiful. Hugs for you today.
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Feb
Well it is just a digital design, but thank you... Hugs...
@LindaOHio (158689)
• United States
17 Feb
I'm sorry your cousin is moving and that your grandparents' house will be sold. Love the bears.
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Feb
It is what it is I guess. Just too much change and stress.
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