Oh wonderful may???

Or MAYbe not... lol

Yes.. I am still cleaning out.. but.... it looks so much better already... and I just prefer to have everything really sorted out, so in the US, I can only unpack and thats it.... I won't have time to sort out stuff there.. and I don't want to actually...

Other than that.... working... but I won't do overtime anymore... so I have more time in the evenings... woohooo... I hope, that I'll be soon ready to sell my furniture and then I have the money to renovate the house...

Working on a lot of ideas for my Boutique of course and I really can't wait anymore.. to get moving... to go overthere.. check things out and start a new life. :)

But till then... I have to stay strong.. and clean out.. lol

Another week

Another week has passed and I am cleaning out, like there is no tomorrow... lol

I finally found my long missed Sewing Machine... well the one I actually took with me from Switzerland is ready for the museum.... I wonder, why I even packed it. haha

I am going to open a Blog just for things I wanna sell or give away. (Link will be posted soon)

So as the house gets emptier, I am getting happier and the dogs and cats crazier. They really aren't that amused about all the changes in the house, but once the house is empty, they will have more space to run around, when I am at work. lol ;)

Another week and a half and I'm going to have some days off for Pass Over... after those holidays, the house HAS TO BE empty and the "shipuznikim" will do some work in and around the house so that I'll be able to put it on the market, so G-D will, end of April.

I am discovering more and more pictures and books and old memories as I clean out, quite exciting actually.... ah well, what shall I say... it's nice to see through old stuff but nicer to get rid of it. lol

Ah and yes, I am still without a laptop... so Inet only at work... which makes my researches a bit more difficult, but I am getting there.

Progressssssss..... yesssss.....

Alright....

The last few weeks have been very busy and about a week ago, my laptop fell on the floor and finally died... yes... perfect timing... NOT!!!

Anyway, I have been in touch with several big suppliers and got a lot of positive feedback and already a few biz meetings. Some in Israel and some all around in Maryland.

First I will go to see the factory of one of my favorite suppliers in Netanya. He is specialised on big dogs (which in my opinion are really left out when it comes to nice accessories).

Lets see what kind of deal I can get through him.

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The house.... well, ever since the laptop died and I am cut off the world during the weekends, things really get moving and I hope that the house will soon be empty enough to paint and be put on the market.

Good thing, it's Pessah soon and I have a few days off and time to arrange everything. My guess is, end of April, the house will be up for sale. Please cross your fingers, that I find someone to buy and close the deal till mid June.

Then I could go to B'more beginning of July and finally move mid August.

Ah yup.. I am very optimistic... maybe a wee bit too much.. but.. I have to, don't I?

I'll keep you posted (well, that is.. when I find a computer and Inet... hahahaha)

So for now...

Have a great weekend...

Another House.... and I I have to say.. I really like it

   

This might be my future home... or lets say.... I would like something like that.. in this area... (Canton/ Fell's Point)

3bedr, 2ba, basement, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Patio

Well.. we shall see.. but this is actually the style I really like... and Fleet Street... perfect... close to the dog park, close to where I want to open my shop AND.. (most important.. rofls..) close to MP... ;) hahahaha

My Dear Friends

Yes, it's been quite.... I know.. but... for now.. I just take it slow.. I won't be able to sell the house during this time of war anyway (or to a very bad price that I am not willing to settle). But that's ok, I still have so much to do and I am busy with work and the zoo and swimming and yup, cleaning out.

But.... 2009 is the year... so stay tuned.... I'll keep you posted on my process toward BALTIMORE, MD 2009!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o)

Moving Companies

Yes I know it is a bit early, but right now I have the time to do some research, so why not. I contacted a few int'l movers to check on prices from Yaffo to B'more. I might have to put the stuff first in storage until I can finally move, so I would like to know, how much this whole "fun" will cost me.

Updates follow soon.. and P.S. I don't get angry if any of you offer to help pack or unpack once I get there. ;) lol

Who wants to buy my house???

I went to visit my neighbors yesterday. They live right next to me and renovated the whole house. I literally worked my way up... I went to the first neighbor downstairs to have a look on the progress and how the patio looks. We talked a bit about what has to be done, what should be done and what is a waste of money.

Afterwards I went to the first floor. Fifi and her kids live there... I was speechless when I saw the flat... wow.. I felt, like entering another world. It is sooo beautiful. (I have to go and make some pics for the blog).. We drank coffee, talked about houses and renovation and of course selling my house.

So... Fifi's daughter is looking for a place... close by her mom.. and what could be closer than next door? We talked a bit about prices and I told them, that before I get my realtor to work, I'll show her my house. We do already agree more or less on the price. :)

After a lot of bla bla and coffee, I wanted to go home and run into the owner of the last flat in the house. When I told him, that I would like to sell, he was explaining me, that he is right now checking out for how much he could sell his flat... and that he would actually like to be considered buying my house, if he gets about half the money from selling his place. He will let me know in about a week.


It was a good day.... I had to walk only 10 meters to find two potential buyers... :) I hope it will keep going this way... I want to sell ASAP and move...

Ausmisten

Alright... bevor I can even think of moving, I need to empty the house... sooo many things.. it's crazy.. you only realize how much stuff you have.. when you move.... (I believe there should be a law that you have to move every so and so many years to get the chance to clean up) hahaha





Anyways... I am cleaning up and I have many many things to sell or give away... so... anyone in the area.. if you need something.. just give me a call and come over and pick it up :)



I have for example:

1. Ikea Table

6 Ikea Chairs




2 Ikea Bar stools

Blonde Muus moves on....

So, this will be my new Blog..... here you will be able to read all about the "big move"... to Baltimore...



It all started on a sunny Wednesday Morning, October 1st, 2008, on Rosh Ha'Shana. When i updated my old blog and realized, that I am kind of stuck. That every year, I make plans and never fulfil them, that I dream big but realize very little.



So I made a list with all my dreams, wishes, hopes and fears. I also made a list on how to achieve my dreams and what it would "cost" me.



Here it is:

1. Moving to the USA


2. Studying Design in Israel/ Germany/ USA


3. Moving to Berlin, working and hopefully be able to study and then hoping that with my degree, I'll find an employer who is willing to pay for a work visa to the USA


4. Staying in Israel and be miserable till the end of days

So, as you can see, 4 is for sure not an option.. lol

Number 3 is not too bad but, will I really find someone to hire me after my studies? Will it be enough to get a Visa? Or will it "cost" me around 6 years of my life and not bringing me any closer to the USA?

Number 2 would actually be cool.. but.. who has that kind of money?And again, will I get a good job after that? Will I get a Visa for the USA? Or will I be stuck afterwards either in Israel or Europe?

Number 1 sounds lovely, but how on earth will I be able to get a work permit? Trusting in the Greencard Lottery didn't work so far either and looking for an American Husband... ah yeah... we had that already... NO GOOD CAN COME FROM THAT.. lol

So you see, no matter how I twisted and turned my ideas, I was no closer to a solution.... :(

I realized, I need a Plan B!

Funny enough, Plan B was there all the time, I just didn't think of it. How about, I mix most of my ideas and make one big plan? ;) And that is exactly what I did.

1. I will renovate my house and sell it


2. I found a lawyer who is going to help me with all the paperwork. (Hey.. I have a full time job AND I have 4 dogs!!! lol I can't do all alone and why should I if you can pay someone to do it right?)


3. As soon as the house is about to be sold, I fly over to check out the situation for a nice store to rent/ buy/ take over


4. Biz Plan will be sent to the Embassy


5. I pack my few things and move with dogs and cats

The countdown has started..... lets "Dream Big" !!!!

Baltimore, here I come!!!!!!!!!!