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Rental Nightmare!

We moved into a duplex in Keller Texas back on October 1st 2009. We thought it was going to be a great place to live. It had a fabulous deck on the side of the house, it is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom house with a 2 car garage that we pay $795 per month for. Well shortly after moving it, we started have a LOAD of problems, seemed like one problem after another! I'm going to tell you all about it. And I would love to hear feedback about it.

First of all, when we were moving in the realtor that showed us the house, told me we could pay the pet deposit out, because it was really expensive, and we have one dog. I told her great, I gave her a money order for the house deposit, part of the pet deposit and the portion of the rent that was due. She then gave me some paper work to fill out, i had to write anything down that we found wrong with the house down on. It was called an inventory sheet. It's supposed to protect me from having to pay for things that were already wrong with the house. Well I started going over the house with a fine tooth comb while we were moving everthing in. I had a pretty big list compiled. I worked on it in a hurry because at the top of the list it says we only have 5 days to turn it in. Or it is void. So I worked hard to make sure I got everything written down.

Well, the only person I had to contact was the realtor who took my money and my signature on the lease agreement. I didn't even have a copy of the lease agreement in my hand yet. It dawned on me, I don't even know who I'm renting this house from. But I didn't think it was a big deal. Well 3 days had gone by and I thought I had everything written down on the inventory list, so I called the realtor and told her I was finished with it. She said she'd come by that evening to get the list. Well she never showed up. The next evening was the 4th day. I called her again and she said "sorry' she was busy and didnt' get to come by the day before and that she would be by that evening. Well she still didnt' show up. On the 5 day I was about to panic because I didnt' want to be responsible for everthing on that list. I called her again but she didn't answer. I left her a voice mail. She called me back and said it was no big deal, that she'd get to it eventually. I was NOT happy about that!

Well a few more days more like 2 weeks go by and I realized I still didn't know who I was renting from. I did not have a copy of our lease agreement. I had no company name, or no address to send the rent to or anything. I call the realtor, she didn't answer (and I still haven't turned in the inventory sheet) So I left her a message. I told her that our first months rent was due in a few days and I don't know who to pay it to. I also told her I needed the copy of the lease agreement. She did not return my call. I sent her a text message, she did not reply. I'm starting to panic because the rent was due, the inventory sheet is way past due, and i did not have a copy of  the lease! We are unpacking, making this house our home, hanging pictures, throwing away boxes and I don't know what to do?!?!

Then all of a sudden I check the mail and there was a letter from the management company. YAY! I know who to pay rent to now. I opened this letter and was shocked to find out that we were being EVICTED and had to be out in less than 24 hours. I absolutely freaked out!!! We were being evicted because we still owed money on the pet deposit. OMG!!! the realtor told me we could pay it out! I called the phone number at the top of the letter and they were extremely rude and told me TUFF! I should have had it on my lease agreement. I told her "well I agree, but I can't argue that with you, because I don't have a COPY of the lease agreement" I have no idea what is or isn't on it. I didn't even know who to pay the rent to tomorrow because I didn't have any paper work at all. Your realtor absolutely didnt' care and totally dropped the ball. All she was interested in was getting this house rented and then she didnt' care at all! I had to put up the biggest fight of my life to get them to let us stay in the house and pay out the pet agreement like we had agreed upon.

A beautiful day in Texas!

I loooooove Spring! The weather can be wonderful during Spring in Texas, at times it can be a little scary due to tornadoes that pop up during this time of year. But not today, today it was just beautiful. I saw lots of tree's blooming with their pretty pink and white flower's all along the roadside. And it feel's sooooo amazing outside. The high today was 65*F. There was a nice cool breeze with only a few clouds in the sky. I just love feeling the sun on my face. I did everything I could to spend time outside today. But just like any other day this to must come to an end. The sun going down and the night time creeping in. But there's always tomorrow.....Unfortunately, I hear tomorrow brings showers. But you know what the say? April showers bring May flowers! It's not April yet, but our flowers could always use a drink of waer from Mother Nature even in March. So now I sit and think...."hopefully the sun will be back soon".  Goodnight beautful day, I hope to see you soon again.

Aroma Therapy Mexican Clay Oil Diffusers

I love love love these adorable little oil diffusers that I'm making now. They are pretty little Aroma Therapy Mexican Clay Vases wrapped in pearls with bouquets of flower's inside them. The best thing about them are, you add any scented oil you want inside so they smell wonderful!!! I even include one bottle of Aromatherapy oil with each purchase.

I think they're perfect on a work desk for destressing with a wonderful aromatherapy scent throughout the air from this pretty little vase.

 And I'm selling them at my Etsy store for $14.50+ ship/hand. They also come wrapped in a cute little package perfect for gift giving. I just sold 3 of them to one person to give as a Mothers Day gift.

Red Mexican Clay Oil Diffusers

I am now creating adorable Red Mexican Clay Oil Diffusers just in time for Mothers day and Easter. These little beauties work by pouring scented oil inside them and placing the cork on top. The oil then soaks into the raw clay and the scent is then dispursed into the air. I have 3 design's created so far and I am coming up with new one's all the time. I already have several order's for Mothers day and I'm getting ready to make some adorable Oil Diffusers for Easter. Let me know what you think.

New to Mozzafiato!

I have some new addition's to my Etsy store. I am now making Pretty Pouches in lots of different colors and designs. I have a pretty Shimmery Zebra Print Pouch and a lovely Cherry Blossom Pouch that just ooozes Spring time. And speaking of Spring time, here's my Daisy Zippered Pouch, with it's lovely yellow and white flowers and a bight blue sky. Today I will be adding a Zebra Print with Peace Signs, kind of Psychodelic 70's themed. So please visit my store and check all of them out.  I will be creating and adding new, different things as often as possible. Please feel free to leave a comment. If there's anything that you'd like to see in my store, please feel free to let me know. I'm always looking to add new things. And I'm starting to do a lot more sewing. I'm thinking of adding dog clothes to my store and use my two little doggies, Maggie and Jewels as the models:)

Pocket Tazer Stun Gun, a great gift for the wife-

This is hilarious, just try reading this without laughing! Then read it to a friend so both of you can have a good laugh.

A guy who purchased his lovely wife a pocket Tazer for their anniversary submitted this:

Last weekend I saw something at Larry's Pistol & Pawn Shop that sparked my interest. The occasion was our 15th anniversary and I was looking for a little something extra for my wife Julie. What I came across was a 100,000-volt, pocket/purse- sized tazer.

The effects of the tazer were supposed to be short lived, with no longterm adverse affect on your assailant, allowing her adequate time to retreat to safety....??

WAY TOO COOL! Long story short, I bought the device and brought it home. I loaded two AAA batteries in the darn thing and pushed the button. Nothing! I was disappointed. I learned, however, that if I pushed the button and pressed it against a metal surface at the same time, I'd get the blue arc of electricity darting back and forth between the prongs.

AWESOME!!! Unfortunately, I have yet to explain to Julie what that burn spot is on the face of her microwave.
Okay, so I was home alone with this new toy, thinking to myself that it couldn't be all that bad with only two AAA batteries, right?

There I sat in my recliner, my cat Gracie looking on intently (trusting little soul) while I was reading the directions and thinking that I really needed to try this thing out on a flesh & blood moving target.

I must admit I thought about zapping Gracie (for a fraction of a second) and then thought better of it. She is such a sweet cat. But, if I was going to give this thing to my wife to protect herself against a mugger, I did want some assurance that it would work as advertised.

Am I wrong?

So, there I sat in a pair of shorts and a tank top with my reading glasses perched delicately on the bridge of my nose, directions in one hand, and tazer in another. The directions said that a one-second burst would shock and disorient your assailant; a two-second burst was supposed to cause muscle spasms and a major loss of bodily control; and a three-second burst would purportedly make your assailant flop on the ground like a fish out of water. Any burst longer than three seconds would be wasting the batteries.

All the while I'm looking at this little device measuring about 5" long, less than 3/4 inch in circumference (loaded with two itsy, bitsy AAA batteries); pretty cute really, and thinking to myself, 'no possible way!'

What happened next is almost beyond description, but I'll do my best.

I'm sitting there alone, Gracie looking on with her head cocked to one side so as to say, 'Don't do it stupid,' reasoning that a one second burst from such a tiny lil ole thing couldn't hurt all that bad. I decided to give myself a one second burst just for heck of it.

I touched the prongs to my naked thigh, pushed the button, and...

HOLY MOTHER OF GOD. WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION. WHAT THE... !!!
I'm pretty sure Hulk Hogan ran in through the side door, picked me up in the recliner, then body slammed us both on the carpet, over and over and over again. I vaguely recall waking up on my side in the fetal position, with tears in my eyes, body soaking wet, both nipples on fire, testicles nowhere to be found, with my left arm tucked under my body in the oddest position, and tingling in my legs! The cat was making meowing sounds I had never heard before, clinging to a picture frame hanging above the fireplace, obviously in an attempt to avoid getting slammed by my body flopping all over the living room..

Note: If you ever feel compelled to 'mug' yourself with a tazer, one note of caution: there is NO such thing as a one second burst when you zap yourself! You will not let go of that thing until it is dislodged from your hand by a violent thrashing about on the floor! A three second burst would be considered conservative! A minute or so later (I can't be sure, as time was a relative thing at that point), I collected my wits (what little I had left), sat up and surveyed the landscape. My bent reading glasses were on the mantel of the fireplace. The recliner was upside down and about 8 feet or so from where it originally was. My triceps, right thigh and both nipples were still twitching. My face felt like it had been shot up with Novocain, and my bottom lip weighed 88 lbs. I had no control over the drooling. Apparently I had crapped in my shorts, but was too numb to know for sure, and my sense of smell was gone. I saw a faint smoke cloud above my head, which I believe came from my hair.

I'm still looking for my testicles and I'm offering a significant reward for their safe return!

PS: My wife can't stop laughing about my experience, loved the gift and now regularly threatens me with it!

If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!!

New Necklace Idea!

One night while laying in bed "not sleeping" I had a great necklace idea, so I started creating this idea yesterday and finished it today. I think it turned out great! It kind of reminds me of a dog tag. Matter of fact I'm going to call it "The Resin Dog Tag". The great thing about this one is, I can put just about anything on it. I can make it upto 3" long but cannot make it wider. So I'm going to include a picture with this blog and in this picture you'll see 3 letters "J-A-C". These are my son (Justin) his wife (Amanda) and their unborn son (Camden)'s initials. I added a pretty silver heart charm. I can also make this necklace with names or saying. Just about anything you'd like. I have butterfly and Cross charms as well. Please take a look, I'm going to make these available for sell at my Etsy Store http://www.bojosmom.etsy.com/
Thanks,
Sharon

Top Weight Loss Foods for 2010

I found this on the web and thought it was interesting. I also wanted to keep it for easy access. So here it is the Top Weight Loss Foods for 2010 By David Zinczenko, with Matt Goulding - Posted on Tue, Jan 05, 2010, 10:05


Full-Fat Cheese


This dairy product is an excellent source of casein protein-- one of the best muscle-building nutrients you can eat. What's more, Danish researchers found that even when men ate 10 ounces of full-fat cheese daily for 3 weeks, their LDL ("bad") cholesterol didn't budge.

Bonus tip: See which cheese won the distinction of “best” in the annual 125 Best Supermarket Food Awards.

Pork Chops

Per gram of protein, pork chops contain almost five times the selenium--an essential mineral that's linked to a lower risk of prostate cancer--of beef, and twice that of chicken. And Purdue researchers found that a 6-ounce serving daily helped people preserve their muscle while losing weight.


Ice Coffee

Coffee reduces your appetite, increases your metabolism, and gives you a shot of antioxidants. A study published in the journal Physiology & Behavior found that the average metabolic rate of people who drink caffeinated coffee is 16 percent higher than that of those who drink decaf. Caffeine stimulates your central nervous system by increasing your heart rate and breathing. Honestly, could there be a more perfect beverage? Plus, frequent mini servings of caffeine (8 ounces of coffee or less) keep you awake, alert, and focused for longer than a single jumbo one would, according to sleep experts. When you quickly drink a large coffee, the caffeine peaks in your bloodstream much sooner than if you spread it out over time. Start your day with an 8 ounce coffee (the "short" size is available by request at Starbucks). Or, ask for a large half caf. Then keep the caffeine lightly flowing with a lunchtime cappuccino (it's got only 75 mg, which is about one quarter of what you'd get in a 16 ounce coffee).


Bonus tip: Don't derail your diet. See our indespensible list of the 20 Worst Drinks in America.



Grapefruit

In a recent study, Louisiana State University scientists discovered that people who ate half a grapefruit three times a day lost 4 pounds in 12 weeks, even though they hadn’t deliberately altered any other part of their diets. Although the mechanism isn’t clear, the researchers speculate that grapefruit’s acidity may slow your rate of digestion, helping keep you full longer.


Apple

Turns out, an apple a day may also keep the extra weight away. Penn State researchers discovered that people who ate a large apple 15 minutes before lunch took in 187 fewer calories during lunch than those who didn’t snack beforehand. (The apples had around 128 calories.) What’s more, they reported feeling fuller afterward, too. Sure, the fruit is loaded with belly-filling fiber, but there’s another reason apples help you feel full: They require lots of chewing, which can make you think you’re eating more than you really are, says study author Julie Obbagy, Ph.D.



Eggs

Skip the cold cereal: Eating eggs and bacon in the morning can help you control your hunger later in the day. Indiana University scientists determined that dieters who consumed their biggest dose of daily protein at breakfast felt full longer than those who ate more of the nutrient at lunch or dinner. The upshot: “They were less likely to overeat the rest of the day,” says study author Heather Leidy, Ph.D. To fend off hunger, shoot for at least 20 to 30 grams of protein at breakfast.

Bonus tip: Just because it’s made with eggs doesn’t make it good for you—see our worst omelet in the list of 20 Worst Restaurant Foods in America 2009.



Beans

If you're not a legume lover, consider this: In the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, scientists found that people who consumed beans were 23 percent less likely to have large waists than those who said they never ate them. The bean eaters in the survey also tended to have lower systolic blood-pressure measurements, says research Victor Fulgoni III, Ph.D. Legumes are rich in belly-filling fiber as well as potassium, which helps fight hypertension. Aim for half a cup of cooked beans 3 or 4 days a week.

Salmon

Fish isn't just good for your heart; it's good for your gut, too. That's because omega-3 fatty acids help you feel full longer, report scientists from Iceland. In the study, dieters who ate salmon felt fuller 2 hours later than those who either didn't eat seafood or had cod, a fish with little fat. The researchers found that eating foods high in omega-3s (like the ones to the left) increased blood levels of leptin, a hormone that promotes satiety. Hate fish? Take a fish-oil capsule every day - one that has 500 milligrams of the omega-3s DHA and EPA. It offers the same benefits as salmon.


Milk

Instead of fruit juice, reach for moo juice in the morning. Drinking milk at breakfast can help you eat less at lunch, Australian scientists say. In their study, overweight people who downed about 2 1/2 cups of skim milk in the morning consumed 8.5 percent fewer calories at an all-you-can-eat lunch spread than people who drank the same amount of fruit juice. Both beverages had an equal number of calories, but the milk contained 25 grams of protein while the fruit juice had virtually no protein and 63 grams of sugar. Those may be big servings, but the principle remains: Protein helps you feel fuller throughout the morning.



For thousands of great tips like these, be sure to download the Eat This, Not That! iPhone app—it’s like having your own personal nutritionist always at your fingertips!

Autumns Bridge

I have finished a new watercolor painting I call Autumns Bridge. I love nature, the outdoors, especially tree's. Some can turn the landscape into a blanket of bright reds, oranges, yellows and greens during the Fall months. I am painting a series of watercolor paintings inspired by these beautiful colors of nature. Here is my first one. I am making it available in a black mat for purchase in my store at http://www.bojosmom.etsy.com/.