June 2 - What I'm Thankful for Today
@just4him (317249)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
June 2, 2021 4:25pm CST
Satisfaction. That's what I'm thankful for right now.
You know all those voices in your head about what you would say if you had the guts to do so? I gave the office a piece of my mind today. I don't know when the last time I did that. I realized when I found the apartments I wanted to look at after hunting for them three times and calling them to find out where they were, that I can't rent anywhere. I don't earn enough. The manager told me that should Housing stop paying the rent portion, I would need to come up with the rent. That means my income would need to be four times the amount of the rent. With that realization, I filled out the lease renewal and read every word on all the pages, and got angrier the more I read. Rules and regs have definitely changed. I let them know how I felt about the lease and yes, I told them I want to move. I have the option of going month to month, but I'm not going to do that. One of the people in the office told me to stop being disrespectful or they would give me notice to move. I wasn't trying to be disrespectful. That's not who I am. I was so angry, it came bursting from me. I have no regrets. I feel a great satisfaction that the voices are silenced and I won't need to listen to what I would say if I had the guts to do so.
I'm thankful for the laid-back day. I was exhausted when I went to bed last night that I overslept today and didn't get to the Y. It was still a good day, and I'm planning to get my walk when I post this. I want to at least get 10K steps today. I'll be back at the pool tomorrow.
Okay, that's been my day. What are you thankful for today? Thanks for reading. The image belongs to me.
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@Deepizzaguy (104007)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
2 Jun 21
I am grateful that the housing authority will send employees to fix the roof that suffered some damages from the recent storms that hit Lake Charles last month.
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@just4him (317249)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Jun 21
@Deepizzaguy I'm glad you won't need to.
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@Deepizzaguy (104007)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 Jun 21
@just4him I am happy since I was fearful that my relatives and myself would have to move this summer.
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@kaylachan (71590)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Jun 21
I understand how you feel. I delt with similiar when I was renting. For the five years I also had housing assistance to pay my rent, too. It's not easy. I wish you the best of luck in your venture.
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@kaylachan (71590)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Jun 21
@just4him I did it for, five years. I understand.
I'm thankful that I beat George home today and found most of what I needed at the store today, too.
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@wolfgirl569 (107932)
• Marion, Ohio
3 Jun 21
Glad you told them how you felt. It had to feel good.
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@wolfgirl569 (107932)
• Marion, Ohio
3 Jun 21
@just4him That might be a good idea.
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@just4him (317249)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Jun 21
@wolfgirl569 I did when I went for my walk. I stopped in the office and told them I would change it to month-to-month. I picked up the new lease on my way back from my walk on the trail. It was a much easier encounter than yesterday. She even told me about an apartment complex close to here that could have availability. Great amenities, including a pool and fitness center.
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@RasmaSandra (80659)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Jun 21
Thankful that everything worked out for me today and I got my grocery order from Aldi,
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@just4him (317249)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Jun 21
That's great I'm glad you had a good day and your grocery order showed up.
@just4him (317249)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Jun 21
I signed it yesterday, but I can change it to monthly, which I might do so if something does come available, I can move.
@Dena91 (16692)
• United States
3 Jun 21
I am glad that you were able to get things off your chest with the management. I am sure it was very satisfying for you.
I am thankful I don't have to be anywhere for the next several days. I can stay home and relax. Have a blessed evening.
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@Marilynda1225 (83074)
• United States
3 Jun 21
Sorry that you're dealing with issues with the new lease and the whole moving thing. Hope it all works out for you Valerie
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@just4him (317249)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Jun 21
Thank you. I changed the lease to month-to-month so I can keep looking. The gal in the office I confronted yesterday even gave me an apartment complex close by that has great amenities, including a pool and fitness center. I'll give them a call later.
@swathisathyan1 (30)
• Mancherial, India
3 Jun 21
Totally understanding the situation. I have seen my closed ones facing it. Feels good seeing that u have said what u felt and not kept that thing within u which will definitely be a regret later.
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