And I guess you have to roll with the punches
2023 has been…challenging
My brother and sister-in-law both passed away. And many other crap things
Now…
My kitchen is about to be destroyed. They think there is a leak in the wall. So they are going to demolition all the cabinets and wall. Close off my kitchen for however long it takes. Then once the leak is fixed we have to figure out how to get all put back. I am beside myself and ready to commit myself to a mental health facility. If you think I am kidding, I am not sure I am.
Not able to host Thanksgiving this year, obviously. So that’s off the table, literally. Will have to be my sister’s. This is the only holiday we host so it’s devastating in that respect. Why it couldn’t have been a simple water line from the fridge God only knows.
I’ll do my best to keep up with everything but this has been a major stressful downer for me. Not going to lie.
I did get tomorrow’s done. Friday’s is still possible. I don’t know.
I am listening to Johnny Mathis sing What Child is This because I need the comfort of Christmas songs.
Talk soon.
Spirk (with a small dose of Pinto) 
November 8, 2023 at 5:44 pm
Ugh. That is a crushing blow. I am so very sorry. I wish I could help in some way. All I can do is send hugs and good vibes that it is as painless and easy as it can possibly be.
Hugs love
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November 8, 2023 at 5:47 pm
I guess I can look at it as…that’s one hellavu fridge lasting 30 years and still going. Frigidaire if anyone wonders. From 1994 and it’s still working fine!
Yeah I don’t even. I’m overwhelmed.
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November 8, 2023 at 5:51 pm
It sure is. Fridge for the win!
And uh…new kitchen can be seen as a positive. Eventually.
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November 8, 2023 at 6:02 pm
Question. Is there a condo on the other side of that wall? Could it be THEIR leak damaging YOUR wall? If so, wouldn’t their insurance have to pay for the repair?
I’m so sorry this has happened – ANY TIME EVER. I mean if it had been a decade of perfect glitter and unicorns and joy and pixie dust, this would STILL be a horrible blow.
thank you for writing an update for tomorrow. I didn’t even know you wrote Thursday updates. So thank you. And anything for Friday.
I KNOW that writing IS a coping mechanism for you (it MUST be or you wouldn’t have written anything for tomorrow). Forces your brain to rest obsessing about the other stuff and take you to your beloved characters who NEVER let you down. Your love is 100% loyal to them, no matter what **** you’ve placed them in!
(Maybe YOU don’t obsess over stuff, but when I’m under the greatest amount of stress, I can’t seem to keep from running it over and over and over on repeat, obsessing painfully about it.)
Anyway – how bout a gofundme?????
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November 8, 2023 at 6:10 pm
I am obsessing and freaking out and a million things. I actually PRAYED it would be just the water line. It reminds me of that line that says God answers all prayers but sometimes the answer is no.
Anyway, it is what it is. And of course we are contacting insurance etc. I supposed it could be but I think the pipes are between the units. We only share that one wall with another unite, and the water is coming into OUR kitchen. Ugh. Anyway.
I don’t actually believe in gofundmes. I think they are a racket. There are probably plenty who would argue with me but nope. I will never ever go there. Thank you for your support just the same! It is a horrible blow. Not the least of which is the whole Thanksgiving thing. I look forward to it every year. And now…well. In 2020 my mother was unable to go anywhere anymore so we did have it at my sister’s house then (it was a disaster because she had a dementia episode but that’s just an aside) so it will be what it is, okay. But it’s just another bit of angst in the whole damn thing.
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November 8, 2023 at 6:21 pm
So you’re sure water isn’t leaking into the other unit’s wall/condo?
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November 8, 2023 at 6:26 pm
As far as I know it isn’t. I’ve seen no evidence of it for sure
I’ll be gone for the start of the tearing everything down so I guess I’ll see what is said. They pack up you stuff etc
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November 9, 2023 at 2:04 am
Oof. Fuck.
I’m so sorry.
I hope they are able to get fix thing quickish and get your kitchen back in order.
Big hugs!
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