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hematite
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response 83 of 202:
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Oct 11 16:48 UTC 2000 |
Skipping two classes today, went to the career center to be told what I
already knew and recieved almost no help with career choices etc. One
more class to go to, think I will go to it. And tons 'o' homework and
catch up to do.
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flem
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response 84 of 202:
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Oct 11 23:01 UTC 2000 |
Productive day today. The work pile is noticeably shallower.
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beeswing
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response 85 of 202:
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Oct 12 04:37 UTC 2000 |
Am being observed in one of the classes I teach tomorrow. Eesh. I am
trying to be positive. I'm sure it'll be fine. I will not not not not
not freak out.
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mdw
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response 86 of 202:
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Oct 12 04:41 UTC 2000 |
A odd number of "nots". Good, you won't freak out.
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beeswing
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response 87 of 202:
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Oct 12 13:06 UTC 2000 |
No. I won't. Breathe. In. Out.
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abc
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response 88 of 202:
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Oct 12 22:50 UTC 2000 |
Be happy you've advanced warning; once I was told, "Oh, the dean is coming
in ten minutes." [insert panic attack]
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beeswing
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response 89 of 202:
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Oct 13 00:35 UTC 2000 |
yeep!
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flem
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response 90 of 202:
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Oct 16 12:31 UTC 2000 |
Well, it's Monday. In anticipation of the Monday meeting at 7:30, I went to
bed last night at 10. Good plan, right? Unfortunately, my body saw right
through my little deceptions, and it knew what was *really* going on: I was
taking a nap. Whether I wanted to or not. So, 1 a.m. rolls around and I wake
up, feeling refreshed, alert, and not the slightest bit sleepy. 'round 3 I
gave up on trying to talk my body back into sleeping, and resolved to read
until I felt the vague possibility of sleeping might exist. This occurred
around 5:30.
Now, when I was in college, I discovered that there really *is* a point
where it's more productive just to stay up and do what needs to be done than
to get the little bit of sleep possible in the time available. By extensive
research, I discovered that getting less than about three hours of sleep
actually makes me *less* alert, short term, than just staying awake. Hence,
I decided to get dressed and go find some coffee. Fortunately, this is not
overly difficult at 6 a.m. in this town. I enjoy a leisurely breakfast with
a great deal of caffiene, and stroll into my office a comfortable fifteen
minutes late for the meeting. (This being, in my company, extremely punctual;
fifteen minutes late means that I'll be among the first people there.) After
chatting briefly with the people who are there for ten minutes or so, I'm
somewhat stunned to discover that there is, in fact, no meeting today. The
relevant bosses are still in California doing Stuff.
'Course, by this time, my body would have no trouble at all with the notion
of me going to sleep, and would no doubt participate heartily in any such
endeavour. Grr.
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ashke
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response 91 of 202:
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Oct 16 16:10 UTC 2000 |
Just spent a night in absolute hell. Had another fight with roommate last
night about...what else, money. Spent the night baracaded in my room with
my cats and didn't fall asleep until he went to work at 5:30am. He didn't
hit me this time, like the last time he slammed me against the wall, but he
threw clothing, laundry baskets, a bag full of cassettes, and other stuff at
me. He ripped the hinge screws of out door jam on 2 of the 3 hinges. It was
his door. afterwards he walked out of the house, in the dark, took a walk,
and I was baracaded when he got back. Looking for a new place to live has
now gotten more urgent, and I have an appointment with Apartment Search today.
I spoke with this guys father yesterday, and he told me that he's been worried
about how his son treats me, and that I should find another place to live,
get on with my life, and tell him to Fuck Off. His mom feels the same way.
So, I don't think I'll last til the end of the lease, like I had hoped. I'll
be out as soon as I find a place, and can pack up and go. I had been trying
to do this the adult amicable way, but it appears that to do that, I need to
be dealing with an adult, and that isn't the case. I had thought that I would
be able to save at least some kindness and make it a good split for both of
us, but I'm not even caring anymore. My cats and me are the most important
thing. And we are moving as soon as possible.
I'd move to the other side of the state if I could, I have friends over there,
but I love my boss. It's cheaper over there too, but I finally am happy in
a job and benefits, so it's not an option right now. Trying to make my life
easier, not harder. So here is to hoping, and some good luck. His father
reccommended Milan, and others ahve suggested Ypsi/Arbor and Bellville. I
haven't been to Bellville or Milan, but I'm willing to take a chance and look.
Hopefully they'll be cheaper than A2.
Wish me luck, please. I think I need it.
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tpryan
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response 92 of 202:
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Oct 16 16:19 UTC 2000 |
slyne is leaving an apartment in Ypsi for her house this week.
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tod
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response 93 of 202:
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Oct 16 16:48 UTC 2000 |
re #91
What is the money arguement about?
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mooncat
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response 94 of 202:
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Oct 16 17:46 UTC 2000 |
You need help packing/moving, you know who to call.
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ashke
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response 95 of 202:
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Oct 16 18:36 UTC 2000 |
He borrowed $19 from me on monday to hvae money to get to work and syringes
(he's a diabetic) he got paid on thursday, didn't pay me back, ended up eating
some food I bought just for me, and some candy that I had put in my desk.
Refused to admit it, said that his actions with me have no consequences, that
he's never paying me back, so I told him that I was going to take it out of
the rent money I give him at the end of this week or next. That's when he
started throwing things at me.
As soon as I find a place, you bet I'll call.
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hematite
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response 96 of 202:
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Oct 16 19:10 UTC 2000 |
<huggles Mary> We can put another bunk up in our dorm room in EL if
your'e really desperate. ;) Hope things go much better, need any help,
you know my email.
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tod
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response 97 of 202:
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Oct 16 20:19 UTC 2000 |
re #95
So he owes you $19 and told you that he won't pay you back?
Was there any other excuse besides not being responsible?
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ashke
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response 98 of 202:
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Oct 16 21:47 UTC 2000 |
He's immature?
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tod
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response 99 of 202:
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Oct 16 22:21 UTC 2000 |
It's a stretch, but I'd file with small claims court, and also
see about getting a restraining order.
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mdw
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response 100 of 202:
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Oct 16 23:40 UTC 2000 |
Belleville is just another clot of development along the expressway. It
is not too far from A^2, but certainly not within bicycling distance.
Milan has a little more character - it's a small town with corn fields
within walking distance of every part of town - possibly within eyesight
or even out the back door if you select the right house. It has fairly
convenient expressway access yet has managed to miss the worst of the
strip mall developement process, possibly only because US-23 doesn't
have an interstate designation. Milan also has a nice motorcycle store,
and is a convenient short ride from A^2/ypsi.
Steals things? Hits you? I wouldn't bother waiting for another place.
Do tell the police, but don't expect any results. Show the police any
records you might have of objective medical examinations of any injuries
you received--the bill, if nothing else. Good pictures taken right
after the incident would also be good. The two reasons to tell the
police are, (1) if someone else has problems with this person, your
report may make it easier for the police to take it seriously, and (2)
having that police report on file will make it easier for you to break
the lease. So far as moving out goes, find a storage cube. Move your
stuff there. Find a friend to stay with. Go there. It's best to do
all this when you don't expect him home for a while. Don't let him know
about any of this until it's all over. You don't need to find out what
he might do to you or your stuff when he gets really mad at you.
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tpryan
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response 101 of 202:
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Oct 17 02:34 UTC 2000 |
Also, there are crisis centers that would have best advice
on reducing or eliminating the impact of breaking a lease.
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mooncat
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response 102 of 202:
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Oct 17 13:02 UTC 2000 |
Luckily her name isn't on the lease... so that part is easier.
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ashke
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response 103 of 202:
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Oct 17 13:43 UTC 2000 |
True. I'm looking at places with my father today in Bellville. There are
also possibilities in Milan to look at. There are things avalible soon in
Bellville though. And one of them is affordable at 900 square feet. Doable
for me and my kitties.
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bhelliom
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response 104 of 202:
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Oct 17 14:13 UTC 2000 |
I have to say this though, space should be the least of your concern.
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ashke
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response 105 of 202:
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Oct 17 15:21 UTC 2000 |
well, considering my options, I have 2 choices in Bellville. The 850 square
feet for more money than the 900 square feet. Unfortunatly, I am constrained
by cost. Those are the only 2 that I can afford out there. If I am looking
at Spicetree, where my father will not rent for me, it's 515 a month, but you
pay electric heat, and that raises the cost immensly. I'm not being dumb
here, I'm not looking for the Taj Mahal of apartments. But I think that the
added footage for the lesser price is very nice.
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jazz
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response 106 of 202:
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Oct 17 16:01 UTC 2000 |
Be careful, some locations in Belleville are located near older
landfills.
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tpryan
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response 107 of 202:
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Oct 17 16:08 UTC 2000 |
Or built on top of indian burial grounds?
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