I’ve been in my new (to me) house for a month. I’m shocked that I don’t have real concerns about the house itself. I know it’s only been a week, but something about how they ‘remodeled’ the house lets me know there are hidden things. The inspector said he couldn’t see everything. 

I do have an issue I can’t stop thinking about. So I have to blog it out. This is going to sound strange. Or maybe it’s just me. Here are some important details first:

I live in a small house (not a tiny house). This house is supposed to come with two lots. The house is on one lot, and the other is empty. I don’t pay more taxes than a person who lives in a regular-sized 2-bedroom house. IOW, the lot isn’t that big. It is beside the house. 

I don’t know how this got messed up. My house was built in 1940. The other homes are probably around the same age. Maybe some were built in 1960. Whatever. This guy (or family) stole my backyard! Except it’s not personal because this has probably happened for 30+ years. Uh, but still no excuse. Shouldn’t someone have a brain by now??

I don’t know what to call them. The landstealers? landtheives? The Landtheives think MY backyard is theirs. They have it. Okay. Everyone here has a backyard. Not huge. Typical for a ‘suburban’ neighborhood. Why wouldn’t I have one? Why would they think they have a HUGE yard while I have nothing? How could that make sense?? 

They gave me a tiny piece of yard. So small. Usually, this would make me happy. I used to mow the lawn for 90 minutes. I don’t hate it, but 90 minutes is a lot to do when busy. Plus, it’s hot, etc. But it’s the not thinking part that bugs the hell out of me. WHO the hell do you think you are? I can’t even begin to comprehend what they thought.

The only conclusion I can come to is that 50+ years ago, someone thought the empty lot next to mine was the yard, even though it is clearly on the side of the house. It’s next door! It’s a lot, not a backyard. A small house like mine could go there. But by now, has no one figured it out? Or do they not care? Either way, I’m annoyed.

My law does have this stupid law: 

Also, many states have laws that allow a person who uses another’s land for a long enough time to gain a legal right to use the land. In some cases, they gain ownership of that land through adverse possession.

Find a law

But I just came here. And I didn’t give anyone possession. How rude to take someone’s land. It better be on a recent (the past 20 years) deed. Something must be written. So I’m getting my shit back! Go on and borrow it for now.

The landtheives think they own everything. They took my land and think I’m supposed to be okay with a lot next door. Seriosly people?? It’s hard to be out there with my dog without asking, “REALLY??”

Hope this is the end of me blogging about them. 

Feels good to get that out. I’m not planning on doing anything how. But one day, I will survey the land. And put a fence up. Surveying the and without a fence seems pointless to me. I have no plans to do it and raise hell. I will only do it if I decide to sell. 

I’m still getting less exercise since there isn’t a sidewalk here. Before I moved, I would get 30 to 40 minutes a day—a mix of walking and yoga. Now I can’t even walk half a mile. BS. 

I’m not asking for a highway not to fall apart (what a concept). I want a sidewalk so I can exercise with my dog. They say exercise, yet many suburban and rural places don’t have sidewalks. Typical.

By the way, I probably live in an urban area. But White people are the majority right now, so they probably call it ‘suburban.’ This isn’t rural. Unfortunately. 

My dream is to live in a really rural area. Then I should be able to walk in the street without many cars passing by. That would be okay if I had to go to one place alone without a sidewalk. The problem is my dog! He doesn’t want to stay on the tiny piece of grass on the side of the road.

I had another park adventure yesterday. I’m so done trying to find a park within 10 minutes of where I live. I got lost yesterday trying to find another park. SIGH. I felt bad for my dog because it was during a break from work, and we eventually went home. No park. No walk. 

Tomorrow I have to work the required overtime at my full-time. Sigh. I am not going to keep doing it consecutively. I only did it because we have one day off on July 4th next week. On Sunday, I’m going to the park. I wish I could buy garden stuff. But I don’t have enough money, so I’ll wait. I’m not doing anything fancy. I want two pots, dirt, and 4 or 6 plants. It has to be under $100. That seems doable, but the price can be very high if I go to a local nursery. 

I have a new client!! I worked so much this week. I took the afternoon off. I’m going to try to take every Friday evening off. I will see how it goes. The money is so-so. It would be okay if it weren’t for fees (not including taxes). I’ll see how it goes. This week was my first week. 

Long entry. SO tired. Have to do the weekly update.

This Week

Music of the Week: Maxwell, Halsey, The Chicks, Jason Mraz, Miranda Lambert, Joy Oladokun, Shania Twain, Alessia Cara

Books of the week: I finished reading I Feel Like Going On by Ray Lewis. This is my second time reading this. I gave it 4 and a half stars. I read it when it first came out. Unfortunately, Ray’s oldest son died 2 weeks ago, which brought back all of his memories, so I decided to read his biography again. I’m a Baltimore Ravens fan (I no longer watch football, though). So I’ve been a Ray fan for many years. ★★★★ 1/2

I also finished You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith. It was okay. I decided to read this book because of its cover. It’s gorgeous!

I don’t think I judged the book by its cover. I didn’t think it would be good because of its cover. It just caught my attention. I heard of the author before, but I’m unfamiliar with her work. I didn’t love the book. Her writing is good, but I’ve heard this story before. She reminds me of J. This book is exactly your life or your divorced friend’s life. Just like it. So why read this? Good question. For good writing? Yeah, if that’s the only thing a person cares about 3 and a half stars. ★★★ 1/2

Podcasts of the month: Call for Help, True Crime Garage, Truth and Justice, True Crime BS, Crimelines, When Reality Hits

Plans for the weekend: Working. I hope I can get some sleep in. The beginning of last week was tough. I slept about 15 hours the first for 4 days Total. Last night I slept 6 hours.