20160630 ... Really? We are just closed on "Our first Home in USA", hard to believe :) .... AND.... Naresh-Soumya got baby Boy...

Though we dint feel at the moment, this is a very special day to remember, as we have closed Our first Home in USA.

We woke up at 7.30am, Got ready by 9.30am and headed to Suwanee to Meredith Shearer Co. attorney's office for Closing of the property "6050 Overleaf Terrace, Cumming GA 30040" as a buyer.

I had a quick cereals for breakfast, I made pesara attu for mom, and I made omlette for lucky, had cold rice and pickle ghee for lucky in box along with omlette for her bf which she had in the car while we are on our way to Closing.

Reached there by 10am sharp, Met smiling Chasity and her friend/partner(she is damn hot, she was getting hotter hour by hour....revealing her cleavage etc.) both ladies came prepared and looking just sexy on their short skirts.  And Sellers also smiling old couple talking about their kids, previous florida stays, their 8 old home purchases, how Bank/UW guys miscommunicate on same things which they could taken care of simple way. They are having coffee/cold drinks kind of enjoying...We dint have coffee or anything... I was a bit nervous/tired, Am I buying the house, taking any risk? Am i paying most precious savings..? etc. was in my mind.

Tried to kill time by talking to agent about how it went with process etc, and with buyers about problems at home, about lawn, community events, family kids, etc.
Ninnulu was soo good, but we had to stay for 4.15 hours, which we dint expected, It happened due to UW/BoA had issues with 0.75 chasity's contri to closing etc, Mom came outside for having dosa's in car, One time Lucky came out with ninnulu to change his diaper in car. we kind of exhausted but Sure closing is on its way.

Finally, signed many documents, lucky also as we have added her to title. and got the cheques to everyone, and there we go  Chasity and her sexy friend gave filmy poses with "SOLD" board with us, that sexy lady almost brushing against me... and you know what,  Chasity took a video of interviewing me about my experience with her and how things helped, and what I suggest any first time home buyer.

Took couple of good pens and notepad, like everyone did.. Gave hugs, byes, smiles :) everyone left very happy.. But we left "ok - ok", kind of hungry and exhausted,   busy mind with things to catch up, it was 2.15pm and I have to go and complete registration at "Public Storage" by 3pm, and be at home by 3.30 as truck guys may come by then.... So couldn't really enjoy the moment "Of we signing and closing the home", So on our way back, in car Lucky took a small video with ninnulu about this, He had his first ride in car seat while he was awake :),

Things happening in brisk speed, I had to go get the Pizza for so called quick lunch, But truck guys called and said they r coming by 3.30pm though we asked and tried to convince them come by 4.30 pm or later. Then I had two bites of pizza while I was driving back.  and lucky had couple while she was feeding ninnulu, Mom had one and she had rice. Then me , mom struggled to pack bed parts with fragile wrap packing.. then hurried to pack boxes, sofa boxes with heavy duty plaster,
I have decided to take truck guys and go with them to Public storage to register and store before 5.15(as they need us be there 45 mins before they close). But it was 5pm and truck dint come and they were not reachable and non-responsive, So I left to Public storage to complete Storage formalities, this is my first time using that service, On the way called up Rakesh and asked him to take his friends help to drop him to our place as there is no one if truck comes while I was at Storage. John at Public storage was humorous and took time and made this process pleasant , gave me cylinder lock charged $20, made me take insurance $11, and one month storage for $25, total of $65.

I came back, but "2 Men and truck" is no where to find, So we all smiled at each other, including me rakesh, lucky and mom, So tried other truck option, finally booked other Truck guys for tomorrow 4 to 6pm for $170. Then we had tea, copied memory card contents and gave Rakesh our Canon T5i DSLR as he wanted it to have his roomie Rakesh's photography(Same season last year also he took for his photo session for probably marriage matches, and same repeating now :) )
I dropped him at his place, and went to HomeDepot, Returned tool kit which we used for Bed-unassemble, Only used one rench, and other lights, Then got 2 extra-large carton boxes.

Came home and mom prepared egg-tomoto curry and rice, Had full meal as we felt hungry and exhausted.  Shared our good news to Naresh on our way back home from Closing..

and While I was writing this blog at 11.30pm, Lucky is like "Yeah lets call naresh and see what they guys are doing, as if they joined hospital etc", Ok.. she called up, and you know...
Naresh talking in low tone, as if his manager was by his side :), and there comes the Good news "we are in hospital and delivery happened at 9.45pm and it was C-section", for which we said congrats, and kind of "expected C-section" ... then we said take ur time, we'll talk later as u might be real busy, he said both are in observation etc.

So Day started with a "Big thing about to happen" and  we are done with the biggest event of our life "Closing on our First home in USA",  and finally ended day with a Great news "Naresh- Soumya had a baby boy",

What a perfect day to remember :) :) :)

20160629 One day to "Closing on first home"

Knowing it will be a busy day, went to office, dint do much work as expected to test my code changes for july and Nawaid OOO,

Checked couple options and booked "Two men and truck" for tomorrows move for 3.30pm - 5.30pm.

Crazy happenings, UW still reviewing funds availability/identity etc, Tom helping them clarifying.
Chasity following with me and tom , kind of worried if things are in place for tomorrow, Got to know Karen(sellers agent) left a very bad email to Tom this morning, So everyone is on toes and worried as to make sure to close tomorrow,  Finally at 2.30pm Got to know we are good to close, but not sure on numbers yet, But I am planned at 3.30pm bank visit(dint tell anyone, just keerthi and Alex), met Tom spoke about closing tomorrow and how busy they are and about numbers not finalized yet, and completed wire by 4pm(an approximate higher side estimate $28,800(after $5000 earnest money, 2000 sellers contri). came back to office and finished the testing off and sent the two emails.

Chasity and everyone relieved that we are on schedule for tomorrow's closing, but got to know Chasity/Tom/UW working late till 10pm on our file correcting some, and clearing the confusion with 4th amendment etc.

In the evening got Rakesh at 8pm, went to Homedepot and got tool kit, and then had bondas tea. Then we have disassembled the Bed and TV,(On sunday we have unassembled Sofa and spoke about his probable car purchase and plan of savings out of his earnings etc), Easier than we thought, i mean Bed disassemble.

So, we are finally set to close tomorrow, I took off tomorrow.
and also scheduled to move.

One more Bigger twist to add to the happenings, like adding flavour,  Rajesh called up at 2pm and said his friends home rental option is called off as they informed leasing office for sub-lease which was denied straight on face, any dumb knows that happens, A...holes we felt as situation justifies.
So in the evening tried to look for sulekha etc, but at 3pm, I have booked and made a reservation for 30 nights, 1st july to 31st july at ValuePlace Alpharetta for $1880 approx. which is a double bed, a room with kitchen.

20160628 Getting closer to "First home - closing"

Getting too close to "the closing day" for first home...


woke up at 6.30am and all of us got ready by 7.30am and reached the property by 7.55am, for final walk through, we scanned through all rooms, garage, hall kitchen etc. Found couple things, a nail kind of thing came out of halls ceiling, and kitchen exit doors built in blinds control isn't working, So he started opening and fixing it. we are done in 40 minutes and headed back to home, on a refreshing breezy good morning.

I met Tom at 9.15am just to touch base about wiring.
Then went to office, LaShontay call me up for my personal details verification and she was trying to hand over the file to Closing team, but EOD got to know she/underwriter still looking short of reserves in my account and some questions around my deposit 7800 last night from chase, I sent her details and latest chase statement document. So things got postponed to tomorrow " for final numbers".

during the day clarified some details to Tom/LaShontay about title, and inclusion of lucky to title , her full name and to be added as "husband and wife" etc.
Another important thing I did today is to finalize "Movers" for our move from 12205 Jefferson Creek Dr, Alpharetta GA 30005 to Rental house in Jonhs Creek. I have scheduled '2 men and truck' on 30th june, 3.30 - 5.30pm.

In the evening spoke to Rajesh/Parag about Rental house, when can collect keys and have a look at it, But Parag dragged it and said next day we can meet(looks like he was busy).

20160625 Saturday... packing begins

lazy mornings, woke up at 10.40am, had a quick n light breakfast, and then started checking with July stay option, tried to ring Rajesh and to confirm if they are ok, But couldn't contact him immediately... Then we have got to see the last nights cradle ceremony pics, and share them to Manam group and atlanta friends. .  Had heavy leftover foods as lunch ;) Then we saw a good movie "Nava manmadhudu" a good tamil-telugu dubbed movie starring Dhanushh samanta and ami jackson... Liked it very much.... Meanwhile Rajesh confirmed that we can rent for July and asked me to come by and see this evening.

So got bath at 5pm and with mom went to Suvidha... picked up some vegetables and chicken/mutton. Then tried to reach rajesh and then spoke to anil to get his home address.. later me and mom went to see the basement rental option.. we liked the spacious than expected overall, the hall and kitchen space along with single bedroom(no ventilation),  spoke to them for some time and left home.
Me and lucky started packing, so its started with clothes, strolleys/suit cases. Then had dinner and off to bed.

Had to contact karen(chasity's backup) for sending me amendment, and I have signed it and let sellers do the rest of signing.

Felt really bad for not making happy neither mom, nor lucky,  felt sorry and helpless for the situation.
Couldn't command lucky for what ever I want her to be, only due to her lifes most unpleasant and most important thing dint happened, the trouble/discomfort she has gone through the pregnancy and partly due to her mom/parents not with her in USA, and at same time my mom couldn't do all the things that her mom can do.    I cannot deny whats my mom feels about, which is genuine and true, But I know how it feels like when everyone is right in their aspect and I am the only one who is almost resposible for letting it happen....  Iam kind of failure here, though most happening things are happening and on my way...     Its ok, its karma.. I need to drive through it and handle it.

In the evening captured some clips of ninnulu's variety of expressions, so cute and adorable :)

I forgot about two things to mention: 1) my dream, 2) gifts unpacking.

Unpacked all gifts , ninnu almost got $160 worth of gifts , which we thought of as a very small casual event. But felt great for dearone's wishes.. :)   Dearest guests in the order of arrival,  Prasad chandu Swati aadi, sarath bhanu, anil madhavi samanyu and his nanny, sashi rakesh, madhu.

and the very tight sleep in the night... i got couple of dreams, one I can remember of was about balayya visiting USA and our city, and somehow I was helping/co-ordinating his part of that schedule, letting him coming into the theatre at right time(not when interval period or at some break), some one handed over me a bag saying "balayya ordered that fellow to give pending dues, some lakhs , a fellow movie artist, and later balayya dint wait till people go inside and started running in the ground, trying to catch items on the puzzle kind of ride/game... usual balayya instincts. I spoke to him, and his main assistant, I was worried if they ask/or If i had to mention that I am not a fan of balayya, or If I mistakes about his past movie or diologue during any conversation we might have.

20160624 Ninnulu's 21st day Cradle ceremony

Busy day..... fully occupied...
Last evening started with decorating the hall for ninnu's cradle ceremony....
Morning made sure some of the balloons are on the ceiling hanging with strings of 3 colors. Then I hurried to Office...

Not a busy day at office, almost nothing except tried to test that TIP server promo responses from crtcFeed, keerthi was off so joined other boys for lunch.  Nawaid came to see us before lunch clarified questions for testing, then asked me to come with him to his cabin on next floor, and he said hi to nupur(who relocated to Atl from Jersey along with his husby nishant manager), So he introduced her... she is pretty..in short skirts....  Then evening also nothing much testing, waited to finish team meeting at 3 to 3.30 pm by subbareddy, to tell some bahana and leave home.

Saw BoA status online and got to know that the possession on 31st july is actually more than 30 days after closing on June 30, so it would be treated as commercial property, So I had to initiate emails to Lashontay/Tom/Chasity/and her proxy.  Finally emails floated and by the evening they are about to prepare amendment But they wanted verbal agreement for them to stay till 31st July 8am.

I told reddy that i need to work couple of hours from home, and when he asked is it urgent I said wifie not feeling well and I need to get her medicine from CVS enroute. Then I left and reached BoA to meet Tom by 4.08pm( had appointment at 4pm),  Excited to see if there is any opportunity to rate change to a lower, as I see today's BoA is 3.25 instead of 3.5, But Tom explained that is with 0.9 points which is almost $2800 cost to me. Later he assured if rate falls below in next 3 days he would change rate to a lower one.. and explained couple other things about closing and wiring instructions.

By the time Im out of BoA at 4.50pm, I have got my phone signal back and I saw lucky sent whatsapp message to Orlando group saying "party cancelled for today" and sarath responded "ok",
Then couple of things went in my mind in a second and so I dont want to make a call to lucky , instead want to rush to home and see what is the situation .... "Did lucky and mom had any arguments", or Did lucky was too unhappy for anything she felt helpless with lots of work to catchup for the party arrangements for this evening, not sure what else that is troubling her and us eventually.

So as soon Im home I had to face her heat and kept quite, Got to know that she tried in whats app and normal call around 25 times, with no response and still ringing,  and telecom sucks... none of them I see as missed calls, neither in whatsapp and voice calls.  But u know, she is not in a mood to listen..
anyway I got away with that..... and started sweating it out putting all balloons arranging tables etc, checking and feeding ninnulu.. and soon Prasad, Chandu, Swati and Aadi arrived( I just fixed the last balloon of the day)..  They got with huge toy gift pack from toysrus, Then Bhanu and Sarath arrived, followed by Anil madhavi, then Sashi and Rakesh, and then finally madhu..

Whole event went like hussle bussle.... as I am tired and no rest for a second whole day.. but still to catch up with the event, So outside I did everything to make sure eveyone is received well, Whole time they were here ninnu kept sleeping.  We felt at some point its too getting late and ppl are hungry..  Lucky was not at all looking great in her saree and her dress, main reason she was restless and sweating...  I had some videos captured where asked everyone to wish ninnulu with their message, and intro video and preparation video, Getting into cradle...etc...  At times, I searched for correct person to take hold of camera to capture pictures, So I had to call rakesh/sarath/bhanu/anil to capture pics at different times, So hungry but couldn't grab food, as I offered food to lucky she denied saying I shouldn't eat per ritual this and that.... So even I dint had ... so pissed of(i mean too much hungry and dint eat)......... Later had chit chat with rakesh/madhu/sashi....  joined bhanu for some time, then joined swati and chandu for sometime.... I felt like "something boring overall happening, may be I am not fully present".  Rakesh gave gift card, anil got some toys/gift, bhanu got some gift pack..  Sashi got big red tomoes from his own farm/backyard, so good :), later he went back and got more small tomotoes  how nice, This morning tried to text/talk to Preeti to invite but she said she is not ready yet and need sometime to meet us.

After all left, fully tired , felt like hit the bed, but this lady ....man she is stubborn in cleaning up things, and still she says not feeling hungry... So I pissed off as she is not eating and started cleaning up,  So though I am getting sleep, I started carpeting all two rooms, and when she asked me to set that dining table into bedroom, thats when Iam eating finally.  I told her "never interrupt while eating" its not a good manners, and then I had to woke up 2 more hours cleaning up along with her... .then had to take bath.. and finnally after 3 more reminders she had some food, and then I gave her regular medicine which she took.


So signing off the Ninnu babulu 21st day, a busiest of its kind,,, but felt great as everyone came and wished him and gave him lots of gifts, and we are able to treat them good with good food and lot decoration. :)

20160223 Ninnulu Home loan approved

Felt very disloyal and bad about windwardplace guys as they couldn't do any favor in getting ledger corrected or add a note saying that one late payment happened due to auto-pay closed with previous lease.. As soon I came out of leasing office at 9.25am, I felt like flooding online reviews batting on their service to valued tenants... will do it for sure, after 30th june, dont want to mess anything to online or financial profile this week..

Tried to reach Chris to know the car renewal premium with closing rental insurance, but he still dint come back to me.
Chasity confirmed for 8am final walk through on 28th with sellers at the property.

Finally got to know the Loan approval thing happened yesterday, But got the loan disclosure document this morning, I reviewed and checked with Tom in email about the differences and got to know they are just good-faith-estimates and may change on closing table.
When I asked him about rate adjustment if market have better rates, he said he is keeping an eye on them and so told me to meet him next day if i can, So set up to meet at 4.15pm friday tomorrow.

Checked online hotel options for july stay at ValuePlace and ExtendedStay.... the cumming basement option guy Rajesh told me he would check with other tenant option who may stay longterm.

In the evening , went alone to all shops for tomorrows "Craddle ceremony" for our Ninnulu.
costco bananas/milk/spoons/alum foil trays/...  Vivek flowers tamalapaku(beatles) for $3 , 15 and flower boque for $4. then headed back home, and then left to PartyCity to get some decoration stuff and at RossforLess a couple small handbags for ladies, met madhu and suresh at ross.

Then at home exhausted decorating baloons and strings hanging at dining room ceilings, had food, parallelly had some good movie "Nenu sailaja"

:) :)

20160622 Ninnu new-home

Ninnu - Evening he was crying little bit as if he was disturbed... tried to soothe ..walk around ...feed him.... after all of these..... still dint help...
 u know ... changed his diaper.... all settled :)

Lucky was saying it was she who got his nail bites first time :) some days ago.
and when he was 5 days old lucky was the reason for him to kind of hurt and had tears in his eyes...

in the evening we both got him wipe bath, and also shampooed head.... :)


And, at 7pm, I went to check at hotel Valueplace to see whats the deal for a monthly, i see for 60 per day incl tax.  We thought to go for it if we dont get any option in a day or two.

Then after dinner I submitted Sulekha request for all of the ads I see.
you know what at 11pm, got a call from rajesh who has his basement fully ready with kitchen/bath/ac etc. and that too in Anil's community.. felt great! (if it works out, great for $800).

20160621 Ninnu Newhome

Ninnulu:  He started saying somethings as if he is talking kabhi kabhi, said ummm to ammmamma over phone. and  He kissed me on my shoulder first time :), lucky to feel his first kiss. Its so special, that Lucky felt jeolous of me.


Office:
Suguna followed up about whats happening with rental home hunt, told her about today's and yesterdays options that came in for basement rental in individual homes for around $1000.
yesterday saw one option,but that doesnt have kitchen and for $1000 per month
Today got one option which has kitchen but no laundry, So owner suggested it will be bad choice considering new born for basement temperatures etc.

New Home: Worked over emails, followup with Tom, around 20 emails, about why underwriter still has no update, later comes up with same "shortage of $780 in reserves", then i blasted out big email asking what actually it meant, how is it different from last week and what we can do to mitigate it etc, or transfer funds from indian bank etc, later Tom comes up with an idea where asking me to summarize assets in excel format, for which I did and responded by 1.40pm and later he gathered all info and forwarded it to underwrite, later when I asked for update he said he may get update by evening or tomorrow, Later I see automated email saying the initial approval step completed and now waiting on final confirmation step, I sent an email about the same of which one is pending on me.

Chasity communicated over emails that we need to schedule final inspection before close, so on 6/29, she asked me if 12 noon works for me, I asked her to check option of 8am to 9am, She said she is checking with sellers for 9am.

Misc: Mom and me went for a quick "returns", gave waist band return at UPS, then returned mangoes, canola oil at costco, got check drumsticks at costco, then returned SLR tripod at wallmart, got apples, forgot to bill and about to leave, but yes remember and used the wallmart giftcard which just got from store return.

Yesterday, spoke with Soumya about what happened on Sunday when they both came to balaji nagar to see the new bought house for them as soumya's wedding formality katnam, unfortunately(they think) he saw her mobile of the messages from me  in "manam" saying "dont worry too much, no need of extra decoration for house before we give it to them, or no worries even if he says no to the house. later she said he told her "inform ur bro that he dint like the house and see what ur bro says", for which she herself replied after a day saying "bro said if you say no, stay where ever u like".