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Go Fish

Okay, so tonight I was at the gym, and I was working out... And I'm just thinking how I need to come up with a game plan to end up somewhere new.

I've definitely decided that, not even talking about the love of my life, or getting married... Just talking about dating a girl in general...

She doesn't live in this area.  Whoever she is... She just doesn't.  Because if she did live in this area, I would have met her by now and we'd already be dating, or more... Married... Who knows.

SO... My game plan is to try a new area.  Which area?  I'm not sure.  Maybe Seattle, or Phoenix... Or somewhere in between.

What's my game plan then?  Okay, I've been brainstorming a little since the gym.

Here's what I've got so far.

I'm ditching 99 percent of the "fun" events I was going to.  They cost money, and take time.  And wouldn't help me in moving somewhere new.  I need all the resources I can get to move.

It's not just moving though, it's about finding an "excuse" to move.  SO, that excuse is a new job.

But, since my work place is significantly different than most workplaces are... I need to get used to what it will be like out there in the workplace world.

It's a bit like go fish.  You draw a card and have no idea what it's going to be.  But you have to figure out how to use it.

I have no idea how things will be in a new city, or a new job, or a new living space.

It's all a gamble.  But, what I do know is... She doesn't live in the Philly area.  I know that hands down.

And if I stay here, I'll just end up old and alone.

Maybe I'll try somewhere in Colorado... Or, who knows!  I don't know.

But I need to get used to working more.  SO, I'm going to work more.  I'm sure my employer will like it a lot.  What they don't know is that it's going to be relatively short lived.  But it' s a win win, I get used to how things are out there in corporate America... And they get extra work out of me.

Next up, I'm staying in a lot.  I need to cut down my budget and gear resources and money towards an eventual move.

Right now, I'm stuck in this house until Feb of 2018.  There's no mortgage on this house, so when I sell it... I have capital gains tax.  My mom's estate sold me the house for a dollar.  So, basically, I'm paying capital gains on the entire value of the house.  Apparently the short term rate is like 40 percent.  40 percent of this house is... a lot.  I'm not willing to lose that money to taxes.

Now, this house does need some work... I need to get my HGTV on and really gear my resources towards fixing things up.  That way when I hit next year, I can sell it for a pretty penny, instead of just a penny.

That way, wherever I move to, I have enough money to just buy another house in cash.  It will be easier not having to deal with a mortgage.  And when I go to make an offer, I can just say... I want this house at this price... it's an all cash deal.  As is.  Take it or leave it.  You let me know and I write the check.

A cash deal is easier because you don't have to wait to find out if the buyer will be approved for a mortgage.

I just walk up to the door and say... Are you in?  Or are you out?  If not, I'm going to the next house.

They know the deal can close whenever I want it to close.  I don't have to wait for "settlement" or whatever.

It's my terms and that's how it goes.  Either I buy your house right now as is, for the price I want... Cash... Or I walk away.

Okay, so it's not THAT easy.  But, it does make it easier to cut out dealing with financing.

So, I get used to corporate america hours... Which is like a 60 to 80 hour work week, with possible 100 hour work weeks.

I stay in and stop spending money on anything that might be frivolous.  Or might have been a potential way to meet someone... Because as we know, she doesn't live in this area.

I really get ready to sell this house, find a job in a new city, and then... Go fish.

I make the move.  It's a gamble... And I might end up hating the job, or hating the area...

But it sure beats just knowing that I'll be single forever and end up old and alone... Never having a family or kids.

Because one thing I can tell you for sure without a doubt... She doesn't live in this area.  Because if she did, I would have met her by now.

Plus... I'm willing to bet as soon as I move, I'll at least meet a girl to date.  Like, my friend Jess moved to Jacksonville, Florida and she had a boyfriend within a few months!  She had been single for YEARS before she moved.  SO... Moving... Will... 100 percent... Solve my dating problem.

Because I can tell you 1000 percent without a doubt, without any hesitation in my mind... the future love of my life, does not live in the Philadelphia area.  Where she lives is anyone's guess... But I know for sure she doesn't live here.