Tag Archives: housing
Oh, the Guilt
I knew that I was entering a toxic living situation, but did not know what to do about it. I was in a similar situation last time I had a roommate. I had two part-time temp jobs and had to … Continue reading
Commence Freakout
There was more knocking at my door. I didn’t answer. I couldn’t. Then there was knocking at my neighbor’s door. They did answer. There was a lot of talking, and I didn’t hear it all. I hid in the darkness … Continue reading
Filed under Depression, fml, Home Life, Materialism, Obstacles
Impasse
A friend asked me “What would you be doing if you could get any job you wanted, right now?” To my surprise, my mind went blank. Two months ago, two years ago, six years ago, even ten years ago, he … Continue reading
Filed under Depression, Food, health, Home Life, Materialism, Obstacles
But how are you getting by?
How are you getting by? I get asked this a lot and I don’t know how to answer. I don’t know what kind of an answer people expect. I suppose people think I’ll say something like “Oh, I’m just living … Continue reading
Filed under "In this economy", Depression, Food, Home Life, Materialism, Obstacles, Work
Jinx
Those I interact with regularly tend to react to me in two different ways: they ignore me or they ignore my problems. For quite a while now, I’ve been somewhat of a shit magnet. Is there more dignified term to … Continue reading
Filed under Depression, fml, Home Life, Obstacles
Who can it be now?
Another day, another knock at my door I don’t answer. I’m starting to think that my landlord and rental agency are as clueless about eviction as I am. It seems odd that they would try to approach me in person … Continue reading
Filed under Depression, fml, health, Home Life, Materialism, Obstacles
Can’t I wait until next year to have a birthday?
I am 31 years old today. It’s hard to believe how long my life has been like this. I’ve been in survival mode since 2003. Possibly even longer. It’s not that I’m old; I really don’t care about aging at … Continue reading
Filed under Depression, Home Life, Materialism
Adventures in House-sitting
I have been rather busy lately, hence my lack of writing. A friend of mine went out of town for a few days, and I was house-sitting for her because she has a dog, two cats, and several fish. It … Continue reading
Filed under Depression, health, Home Life
Safe as houses
I am glad to say that I have overreacted. Despite my antisocial tendencies as of late, I really do have some good friends who have my back if I need it and talk some sense into me when I’m confused … Continue reading
Filed under Depression, health, Home Life, Obstacles
Hope in shambles
Today I had the phone interview with the manager at the company that has (once again) been toying with me. I think it went well, except he asked me some very specific questions about Microsoft Excel that I was unable … Continue reading
Filed under Depression, Home Life, Materialism, Obstacles
I am a Seattle-based geeky writer girl. I like grammar, puzzles, board games, video games, television, books, and cute animals. I can often be found looking for a job or doubled over laughing at something that isn't terribly funny.
