I am trying not to let the waters of life drown me (doesn't that sound poetic?!), but sometime it's difficult...I tell ya!
Just when I thought that I'd FINALLY made the right decision on tenants for my 2bdrm. apt....they call yesterday (move in date was the 1st of July) and said they broke up!! I'm, like, WHAT?! Now, I'm mad-dashing around trying to fill the apt. by the first! I didn't break down, but I cannot live another month like this one -- no money to pay the mortgage, etc.! I had to use my credit card for the first time to pay two bills! it's mortifying!
I can't help but wonder aloud, "Dear God, why aren't You giving me the money to pay for the house?" etc., etc., etc,... I'm not good in the trust department...obviously
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
parents
It's hard watching your parents age. It didn't really hit me until this last year seeing dad decline and being diagnosed with Parkinson's. Mom's dementia didn't come as a total surprise, but it is also getting worse and I can see that they're going to need my sister and I more than ever. I remember my counselor told me that I should ease up on the care taking a few years ago because (and he was so right),"They're going to need you more as they get older so, take time for yourself now." I have no problem doing what I need to do for them. My Land! They've given so much to us for so many years -- it's about time they got a little payback so-to-speak.
They're brave and precious. My only wish for them is that when it's time for them to pass over to heaven that they do so w/out pain and earthly cares. I also pray that God will grant me enough income (although no one wants to hire me!!!!!) to be able to give more financial support to them when it is necessary.
I've gotten one of the apartments filled (thank God!) and I have a good lead on the other, which is a two-bedroom. Keep your fingers crossed!!
tootles!
They're brave and precious. My only wish for them is that when it's time for them to pass over to heaven that they do so w/out pain and earthly cares. I also pray that God will grant me enough income (although no one wants to hire me!!!!!) to be able to give more financial support to them when it is necessary.
I've gotten one of the apartments filled (thank God!) and I have a good lead on the other, which is a two-bedroom. Keep your fingers crossed!!
tootles!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
such is life
Dad is home from the hospital, thank the Lord. We got him last night and he's already trying to do too much (sigh). What is it about fathers who think they're indestructible? No matter -- it's good to have him home feeling and looking a whole lot better than when took him Saturday.
It was a loaded day, though. I had a good heart-to-heart w/my roomie and feel we've reached a deeper level in our friendship. I love her to pieces and sure will miss her when she gets married this August. I wish her happiness and beyond! :)
One of my tenants gave me their notice, but broke the agreement by not giving me the written notice for 30 days AND they expect their entire deposit the day they move out. Well, thank God I have all the signed Rental Agreements on file and any other info related to their tenancy. The husband lambasted me when I gave him my written reply. Called me a jackass so many times -- I almost wanted to suggest another adjective so I wouldn't be bored. He seems to know all about my life -- what I do for work and how much money that brings in all the while forgetting that I got stuck with a 12,000.00 bill from the oil leak bequeathed to me by the previous owner (what?! you mean I STILL owe it to him to replace all the things he never told me about? let him deal with his blasted plugged-with-too-much-hair-because-I-didn't-care bathtub!!) -- and what I should have done to the house in my first year of ownership. All I can say is: It must be nice to know it all. Sadly, he just confirmed that he is a ... well, I'll be kind and use his extensive knowledge of descriptive adjectives ... jackass....bless his heart.
Shaking off the ignorance of idiots...I'm on to ... er... WORKING and getting finding out how the 'rents are faring all the while trying not to roast or melt, rather, in this muggy heat...
It was a loaded day, though. I had a good heart-to-heart w/my roomie and feel we've reached a deeper level in our friendship. I love her to pieces and sure will miss her when she gets married this August. I wish her happiness and beyond! :)
One of my tenants gave me their notice, but broke the agreement by not giving me the written notice for 30 days AND they expect their entire deposit the day they move out. Well, thank God I have all the signed Rental Agreements on file and any other info related to their tenancy. The husband lambasted me when I gave him my written reply. Called me a jackass so many times -- I almost wanted to suggest another adjective so I wouldn't be bored. He seems to know all about my life -- what I do for work and how much money that brings in all the while forgetting that I got stuck with a 12,000.00 bill from the oil leak bequeathed to me by the previous owner (what?! you mean I STILL owe it to him to replace all the things he never told me about? let him deal with his blasted plugged-with-too-much-hair-because-I-didn't-care bathtub!!) -- and what I should have done to the house in my first year of ownership. All I can say is: It must be nice to know it all. Sadly, he just confirmed that he is a ... well, I'll be kind and use his extensive knowledge of descriptive adjectives ... jackass....bless his heart.
Shaking off the ignorance of idiots...I'm on to ... er... WORKING and getting finding out how the 'rents are faring all the while trying not to roast or melt, rather, in this muggy heat...
Sunday, June 08, 2008
time passes...
I realize it's been a long time since I wrote, but a lot of things have been happening. Some good. Some bad.
1-school is out and I finished the semester. I didn't pass everything the way I would have liked to, but it's over and now I can move on to what I've been wishing/hoping to do for ages. Music/Languages!! I'm VERY excited about getting back into German and delving into the "new" world of jazz vocal performance! here's a taste of what I'm doing: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=365965598
2-mom went into the hospital May 2 with a heart attack. They put a stent in -- 90% blocked artery. Very scary there for a bit. She's doing well, though and that's great. Just more exercise and eating right...how droll, huh?
3-a tenant left and have been trying to fill the space. I think I have a couple that will definitely sign on this coming Tues. (June 10th) so that will be a HUGE relief. Though, I still do not know how I'm going to pay for my second mortgage. I don't make enough to do it on my own -- talk about scary....
4-dad decided he wanted equal time in the hospital and went in yesterday not able to breath...said his lungs hurt. They ruled out heart attack (we had an idea that wasn't it) and found a small blood clot on his lung and a lot of pollops???/growths in his lungs as well. When we left him, they had called a lung specialist to come in....we'll find out more today.
other than that -- I'm just trying to keep my head afloat and figure out how to completely put my trust in God -- especially about paying the bills!! I can't even get a summer job!!! what the heck is going on!! ROAR! :) OK, trust...right.
1-school is out and I finished the semester. I didn't pass everything the way I would have liked to, but it's over and now I can move on to what I've been wishing/hoping to do for ages. Music/Languages!! I'm VERY excited about getting back into German and delving into the "new" world of jazz vocal performance! here's a taste of what I'm doing: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=365965598
2-mom went into the hospital May 2 with a heart attack. They put a stent in -- 90% blocked artery. Very scary there for a bit. She's doing well, though and that's great. Just more exercise and eating right...how droll, huh?
3-a tenant left and have been trying to fill the space. I think I have a couple that will definitely sign on this coming Tues. (June 10th) so that will be a HUGE relief. Though, I still do not know how I'm going to pay for my second mortgage. I don't make enough to do it on my own -- talk about scary....
4-dad decided he wanted equal time in the hospital and went in yesterday not able to breath...said his lungs hurt. They ruled out heart attack (we had an idea that wasn't it) and found a small blood clot on his lung and a lot of pollops???/growths in his lungs as well. When we left him, they had called a lung specialist to come in....we'll find out more today.
other than that -- I'm just trying to keep my head afloat and figure out how to completely put my trust in God -- especially about paying the bills!! I can't even get a summer job!!! what the heck is going on!! ROAR! :) OK, trust...right.
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