Still on hiatus, but. . . .

Okay, okay. I knew I wouldn't be able to stay away from the blog ALL summer! I am still on hiatus, but I had to forward this blog post about a couple who recently had to sell their home to avoid foreclosure in Southern California. This particular post describes the estate sale that they held prior to moving, in which they attempted to sell just about EVERYTHING in their home.

Furniture, kitchen gadgets, piggy-banks, dishes, cutlery, fake Christmas tree. . . . it all had to go.

At first, this post (which is LONG! But worth it) made me uncomfortable. I mean, what would it be like to sell everything one owns, with the exception of some clothing? According to Steph, the author of this blog post, it feels fantastic!!!

As I continue to wrestle with Citimortgage and Wells Fargo, trying to get the loan refinance completed (I've just written to my elected officials, asking for help), I've been kind of obsessed with stories about people who are in dire straits. I know that I'll "make it" as long as I have my jobs and money coming in, but I can't help but feel a little stressed about "what if" scenarios, like the one described in Love in the time of Foreclosure.