I Hope The Universe Doesn't Have A Google Reader Account

We bought a fridge this weekend. For the house we haven't officially been given. Most of you don't know me but this is FREAKING ME RIGHT THE HELL OUT because I am deeply superstitious. Would you have guessed that? Even writing about the house is making my palms clammy because THAT COULD JINX US.

When I was in middle school, I used to write down what I did on a wall calendar every single day. I would never write out future plans, though, because I truly thought setting them in stone would cause them to fall through.

I had a dream my freshman year of college I married a man named Michael—€”although I think that dream was because I met a guitar player named Michael earlier the same night who played me Dave Matthews "#41" and who also  offered me his beer (and, yes, that's all it took to make me dream of you back then)—and I didn't tell a SOUL until after Mike and I said "I do." Not even once we were engaged. NOT EVEN ONCE WE WERE IN TAHOE, three days before the wedding.

Before Mike and I started trying for a baby, I thought we'd keep it to ourselves to avoid jinxing the situation. But I couldn't help myself, and I've told everyone I've ever known (just about). The cashier at Tom Thumb? Yep, she knows. Our waitress at Joe's the other night? We talked baby names. And, sure, I rationally know that speaking about it is NOT the reason it hasn't happened for us yet, but still, I sometimes wonder. . . .

So, I'm ridiculously superstitious.

And telling you we found a house we love and then subsequently submitted an application for and then subsequently BOUGHT A FRIDGE TO PUT INSIDE IT is very unlike me. (Buying the fridge in the first place was very unlike me but it was 76% off the list price and, really, if the house doesn't work out, there's always Craigslist or strategically placing it in our living room.) I'd like to say I'm sharing all of this because I'm staying positive and believing we deserve this house but really I just don't have anything else to blog about. (OK, so it came down to this topic or the writer's strike being over but that post consisted of far too many exclamation points.)

It's also a very stressful week—€”at home, at work—€”and my mind needs to be on other things besides this house, but I can't help refreshing my e-mail inbox every 15 seconds, hoping for good news.

So even though it's making my stomach WRAP AROUND ITSELF, will you think good thoughts and then send them to us? Will you cross your fingers and toes and call upon some favors from the Universe (if you have any you're not using) and if we get it, I promise to invite you to our housewarming party.

Because, sure, you didn't know I am superstitious enough that I didn't program Mike's number into my cell phone until he told me he loved me FIVE MONTHS after we began dating, but you probably aren't falling over from shock in knowing that throwing a housewarming party is roughly half the reason I want a new house.

Comments

[Someone Being Me]

I'm crossing all my appendages for you. I also stress about telling people about future plans for fear of them falling through. I have a tendency to knock on wood a lot too. I don't know why. Its a sickness really. I love the fridge though and I am very jealous.

[Jess]

I don't really consider myself superstitious, but I am the same way (to a lesser degree) about jinxing. I get especially upset by sportscasters who start talking like the team I'm rooting for has won the game before it's over. Gah.

Sending positive thoughts your way!

[Katie]

I'm so very superstitious too so can totally empathize! Crossing fingers and toes and legs and everything else that can be crossed for you! And hey, hooray for a new fridge! That's awesome :)

[Sarah]

Crossing it all for you guys-good luck!!!!

[Kristie]

I'm crossing every available appendage that I have right as this moment!

[Jennie]

How did I not know the writer's strike was over??

[slynnro]

I would be in full on panic attack mode by now, so in my opinion you are handling this quite well. I always freak out about submitting apartment applications.

[Steff]

Good thing you can shop again...I see a bit more retail therapy in your future, you know to ease the stress a bit!

[Jen]

I'll be crossing all fingers and toes for you. I have a feeling you'll be in there like swimwear!

[janssen]

Wow, I could have written this post. I am so the same way.

[Kate]

Jeff and I bought a couch in January (and oh, how I love this couch) for a townhouse we had not yet even turned in the application for, let alone signed a lease.

We got the townhouse, we move in 3/1, and the couch comes soon after that. I'll cross my fingers the same happens for you.

(Also, this is the same reason I will not buy an OU/TX specific shirt until AFTER the game. God only knows I'd buy a shirt, and then the whorns would take the game...)

[Vanessa]

I wish you the best of luck on the new house. I'd love to come to your housewarming party when you have it. See? I'm just going to talk like you already have the house because I think you'll get it. I'll bring you lots of plants and something yummy to go in that new fridge. Which is gorgeous by the way!

[Elizabeth]

I am totally crossing my finger for you!
And hoping you get to have that housewarming party soon.

[Natalie]

My toes are crossed! I did the same thing when I moved into that house with Christy. I bought a whole bedroom suit of furniture. And there was no way in hell it was fitting in the place that I currently live. Thankfully it all worked out!!

[Raven]

One pretzel coming up!

[EmilyPie]

I too am superstitious! I mark off the days on my calendar, but not until that day has arrived. If I leave for the weekend, I NEVER mark off dates in the future...

good luck with the house...

[Michelle]

OMG. This is so me. I didn't change my last name officially for the longest time... not because I thought it wasn't going to work out, but I didn't want to jinx it. SO you have every good thought I could have going your way. Because fridges don't look very good in living rooms and you might lose a lot in the resale.

[Nic]

I am so so so so jealous of your fridge. It is muy awesome. My fingers are crossed for you with the house.

[Angella]

I am praying for you:

A house.

A baby.

And peace.

xoxo

[Kristabella]

Good luck! Sending good vibes your way!

I'm jealous of your fridge. Probably because it is full size and not dinky apartment size like mine.

Does it make ice cubes and everything?

[biddy]

when i come to your housewarming party, i won't bring the usual gifts (wine, towels,fruit basket). i will totally bring you a new pair of shoes to put in your new! closet! in! your! new! house!

how's THAT for positive thinking!?

[closetmom]

sending you tons of positive vibes!

[Stephanie]

i felt like i was reading my very own blog when i read that! baby names? i've talked about them for years, at length, like hours and hours and hours, with my sisters and friends. and everyone tihnks they know my choice - but no one does.
i stopped writing boy's birthday's in calendar long ago. and i'm the same way about programming cell numbers.
superstitious freaks unite!!!
meantime... crossing fingers and toes for you for the house!! if it's meant to be.. it will be... if not, it's because there's an even better one out there with your names on the mailbox.

[Rebecca]

I am sending every good thought i have your way.

Sorry if they are a little dirty. :)

[jonniker]

You did not jinx yourself. I just managed through a precarious balancing act of tenant/lease/moving while making some BALLS OUT risks, and shockingly, it worked out. It will for you, too.

Though I am perplexed by the fridge purchase. Don't they usually come in houses? Should I be scared that I did NOT think about whether my new house in Vermont comes with its own fridge? I mean, I'm getting a piano, but what if it doesn't have a fridge?

[Sabrina]

Everything crossable is crossed. Can't wait to hear the good news!!

[Leah]

Happy thoughts happy thoughts happy thoughts!

[Unnaturally Blonde]

Me and Shelby are crossing our paws/finger and toes for you and Mike, I hope you get the house J! Then we can both go through house stuff together...yay!