Lessons Learned from Life Without an Address

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As I write this article (in mid July), I am starting week three without a permanent address. As the short sale purchase on our new home drags into it’s fourth month, we continue to live with my generous parents in their basement (WITH NO INTERNET). Our mail is being held at our old post office. A multitude

Moving to our new home soon

of prior habits and activities are upended as the majority of my work office is in storage at our new location with just bare bones belongings accompanying El Carino and me on our jouney. My portfolio management job is on hiatus and this blog site is being helped along by the generosity of many Yakezie personal finance guest contributors. Further, as the date of our move has yet to be finalized, I am honing my financial management and coping skills to a fine art.

Here are some maxims that are working for me during this uncertain transition.

• Make a list, or two or four. Remember where you put the list(s).
• Don’t call the mortgage broker more than once per every other day, things don’t change that often. In fact you can go three or four days without bugging him and it won’t make much difference.
• Now is NOT the time to “negotiate” everything. The short sale process is so stressful, that be happy when something proceeds forward and don’t stress about the cost. (Note to self; we are paying for all minor repairs on short sale purchase because seller and/or bank aren’t going to pay).
• Realize that your personal control is minimal, so avoid jumping off a bridge; it will all be over eventually, and we will have saved a boatload of cash on our short sale condo purchase.
• Be honest while living with the folks so you don’t end up as a 15 year old version of yourself:) Don’t let feelings simmer, get them out!
• Enjoy living sans internet and remember what it’s like to read, play games, swim and function off line. Even talking with those around you can be fun!
• Remember, temporary discomfort is worth it for long term gain.
• Prioritize; what is the minimum you can do in order to keep your life going.
• Don’t forget about living life to the fullest no matter what!
• Save up a lot of money, because you are going to need it during this type of transition.

It’s amazing how much stuff can go by the wayside while life goes on.

Keeping reading for updates on my saga!

For More Inspired Reading about Life, check out these articles:

• Personal Finance by the Book; Life Planning
• The Millionaire Nurse Blog; Family Life
• The Saved Quarter; A Day in the Life
• The Well Heeled Blog; Real Life vs. Financial Life
• Bucksome Boomer; Would You Buy Pie for Life?

What is your strategy for dealing with situations where you have minimal control?