A Balance of Sorts

[katiefoolery]

There appears to be balance in all things. For every kitten, there are no fewer than one hundred, hideous spiders, at least one of which will be lurking under your pillow. For every beautiful sunrise, there's a rainstorm just as you step off the bus.

Mine go a little like this...

We're paying a little less rent lately. Which is good... except that the reason behind it is that the landlord is trying to sell. So yes, a year after having to move because our previous landlord sold, we're now looking at having to find a new place for exactly the same reason. I'm beginning to feel a little cursed.

Our landlord has appeared to be reasonably easy-going and hasn't created any troubles for us, or delayed repairs (unlike previous landlords). Which is good... except he's an idiot. He's trying to sell the house with no backyard and no garage, since that space is going to be taken over by a new, double-storey townhouse, construction of which will start very soon. And when I say no backyard, I mean no backyard; the back of the house will be practically against the fence of the subdivided property. Plus, the new owners will be living next door to a construction site for the next few months. Who wouldn't want that?

The balance thing works the other way, though. For instance, I have no time for anything lately. Which is bad... except that it means I'm doing so much new stuff and learning new things and getting to know new people.

Or take the fact that I had to stuff around with a dodgy video camera and return it in exchange for a different. Which is bad (well, it's more irritating, really)... except I now have a video camera that works and that actually shoots in proper widescreen.

And then there's stuff that's just plain old straight-out good: the fact that I'll be on holidays in just over a week; the fact that I'm going to be spending a weekend with friends I haven't seen for ages in... just over a week, too; the fact that I'll be visiting the parents and consuming eggs of chocolate the week after.

So, take heart, my lovely flisters: for every piano that falls on your head, there'll be a compensating random singing montage as you walk down the street.

Comments

[delustre.livejournal.com]

As long as the piano falling on my head is after the random singing montage, that's okay! :P.

*passes triple choc chip cookes* (They balance out all that icky healthy stuff we eat, you see?)

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

Yes, one must get these things in the correct order. And I like the way you think, balance-wise. :D

[wiccanslyr.livejournal.com]

Your optimism is very optimistic.

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

Yes, I'm a bit worried, actually - it's not like me at all.

[http://users.livejournal.com/traycer_/]

You are so right! Pardon me for saying this, but in my experience, every bad thing that happens is a blessing in disguise.

Of course, I can't quite figure out how a piano falling on my head is a blessing...

[penchaft.livejournal.com]

You've obviously never had anything properly bad happen. Enjoy it while it lasts.

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

Your icon... doing things to my brain...

Hopefully there'll be something properly good to compensate for the properly bad.

[penchaft.livejournal.com]

The only thing I can think of is the discovery of a Lazarus Pit in my back yard.

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

Yeah, the piano's less of a blessing and more of an horrific and possibly ironic tragedy. But it's nice to have a bit of music in your life... even if it's the very last nanosecond of said life.

[amyty.livejournal.com]

No talking about spiders under pillows! lalalalala-ears-covered-

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

Let's just pretend I said "kitten under your pillow" in that case. Lovely, cute, snuggly kittens. Or puppies, if you prefer.

[charliemc.livejournal.com]

I salute you for looking at this in the best possible light. What happens is meant to (that's how we view things), so there's probably something good that will come out of it...

I'm sending good thoughts and many prayers your way, just to be safe. (smile)

(hugs)

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

Normally, I see things in the most pessimistic light possible, so I'm making the most of this attitude while it lasts. Also, thanks for the good wishes. :)

[crazedturkey.livejournal.com]

Oh what the heck selling AGAIN? ugh. When you were just settled and everything.
What's keeping you busy? Sounds exciting?

I'm seeing you in a WEEEEEKKKKK!!!

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

Yep - pretty much once the one year lease was up, an agent called us and said, Hey, your idiot landlord wants to sell under totally stupid conditions. On the other hand, our rent was lowered a little, so that's something.

The busy-ness is coming from video-ing and beta-ing and writing and doing different stuff at work and just stuff in general. I'm trying to actually do things, rather than thinking about doing things.

Also: *dances like a loon* It's going to be so much fuuuuuuun!!

[cornish-pixie87.livejournal.com]

I should try that--actually [i]doing[/i] things rather than [i]thinking[/i] about doing things. I've been working toward that...but every day, without fail, I come home and collapse for a few hours before deciding to do things, which is a few hours lost. Hm.

But this was quite nicely written. I have a kitten, which I suppose means I also have a hundred spiders. But doesn't everyone?

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

Yep, I do pretty much the same: come home and spend time catching up on LJ and things. It's not exactly a waste, but I'm sure I could spend less time catching up if I were more dedicated to doing all of these other things. This is one reason by the fivedotnerds thing is good, because I know I'm required to do a video every Wednesday, which gives me a specific timeline.

Thanks for your compliments, too. :) And I think you're right... although I'll try not to think too hard about all of those spiders and things lurking where I can't see them.

[erinmacha.livejournal.com]

I don't know what your finances are or even if you like the place enough - but have you asked if you could rent to own?

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

That's not really an option here - we'd have to get a mortgage if we wanted to buy. And honestly, we wouldn't want to live in this place with no backyard (although otherwise, I quite adore the house).

[rhianon76.livejournal.com]

Well I got the piano. And the anvil. And the rocket. I feel like the Coyote from the old Looney Toons shorts.

Hey Karma, I'll take my singing montage any time now plzkthx. :D

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

If you lived in Australia, a random singing montage is more likely than you think:

[rhianon76.livejournal.com]

ROTFL oh wow. I live in the wrong country. SRSLY. :D

[faded-pretense.livejournal.com]

I always wanted a random singing montage to happen... well... randomly. lol

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

I think it would be a lot of fun and would brighten any dull day. :D

[surferartchick.livejournal.com]

Are we on the moving boat together? :D That sucks but moving can be fun and a cleansing experience. You are able to go through and truly get rid of old baggage that may unknowingly, be holding you down.

Your piano example is quite brilliant!

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

It looks as though we are both rowing that same boat, yes. And I quite like the process of getting rid of unnecessary things but I really wanted to stay in this place for a while. :( Instead, it's only been a year and suddenly we have to outlay hundreds of dollars in moving costs... which I'd much rather spend on new things. It's all very blah-tastic.

Thanks - I'm glad you liked it. :D