Good morning!
I have been adjusting to and absorbing the idea of a new government approaching, but my soul is still weeping.
Beginning of the week I was nauseous and felt awful again, but this time I did throw up. I think it is the fibro/stress thing. Not only the election but I got a letter from Goldmark (management company) that according to their records my lease is up on New Year's Eve, my rent is going up again (I'm low income and it has gone up $145 since 2022), and they recommended signing another lease so I don't have to worry about my rent going up in the next year. Of course, I am required to give a 60 day notice and they sent this a week after November started.
I signed leases for July 1st, then they arbitrarily switched to Jan 1st for a few years, then went back to July 1st...but they never did one in July this year. Now I am suddenly back to Jan 1st. ?? I am so glad I am leaving.
Anyways, that was the proverbial straw. I let Dagan and Leah know that I was giving my written notice end of November for end of January and that I wanted to be moved before Christmas. Instead of them having two full months or more to empty the rest of the things out of my apartment and clean it--they would still have over a month to do that. End of story. A deadline has been decided upon. So that is the plan. Hopefully mid-December--moved.
Fall is here. Leaves all over. But no snow yet. Rain and chilly days.
Leah and I have been texting and emailing--decisions on the final bathroom hardware and some shelving. I ordered bathroom rugs now that I had measurements to go by. Shouldn't have laid these on top of each other--but they are both there. Very nice and plush, I must say. Not colorful. Already have a mustard yellow wall in there and I have so many colorful shower curtains...these won't clash with anything.
Allie was glad I was home this week--lol!
I switched to the winter clothes and when I was finished...well, I was surprised at how much I have downsized already!
Sunday--McFamily came over and we finally went through my garage. I forgot to take before pictures, but the left side of my garage is all IKEA boxes! Extra bird seed on that black pallet--going to Leah's sister and BIL.
The right side...all that's in the front corner all the way to the shelving is donations.
Down the center of the garage are all the things for sale. They brought with them some chairs. The boys got to play games on their phones, so they were content while Gramma sorted through everything on the shelves plus more. They get to play on the phones when they go on car trips or are in waiting rooms and the like. Do you see the bike hanging from ceiling hooks in the center back of the garage?
Not a good time of year to sell a mountain bike. Leah said we might stick it in their garage and sell it in the spring. Good idea.
We were joking about how old it must be. I've been hanging on to it and didn't ever want to get rid of it because it was like...well, if I did it was like saying I'd never get well enough to ride again. But I haven't ridden it since I moved up here in 1999...and for a while before that. Can you see? 1994!! My bike is 30 years old! And it has barely been ridden. I think the nubbies are still on the tires!
First, shortly after I bought the bike, I injured my wrist at work and couldn't put weight on it. Then I moved a couple of times in succession...and ended up working two jobs where I had no time whatsoever to ride a bike. Barely had time to do laundry. Got mono from barely sleeping between the two jobs for two years (no kissing involved--lol!). Then I moved up here (from Minneapolis) in 1999 to go to college...my health deteriorated, was diagnosed with fibromyalgia (amongst other issues)...and so it goes. I certainly haven't gotten better along the way. I guess I am finally able to let my mountain bike go.
I have no idea why Blogger has messed with my paragraphs all of a sudden. Refuses to let me fix it, either. *sigh* Blogger. Blogger. Blogger. Why? Why? Why do you do the things you do?
I will take a deep breath and try to be like Allie. lol!
Well, I'll be danged. Now it is working. Must have just been that section between photos, I guess. Oh well. I have adjusted to having less control in my life, so it is what it is--LOL!Dagan and Leah worked on clearing out my apartment over there over the weekend so they can have someone come in and clean it really well. (They should just hire somebody when my apartment is empty, too!) Leah was installing shelving in a couple of places. Dagan is working on all those mysterious wires hanging from the ceiling in the laundry room--lol! Leah is going to shop for appliances. As soon as they start putting together IKEA furniture I will start going through and packing what I can do without for a couple of months. Hone it down even more. Mid-December!! Will be here quickly.
Honestly. Has taken so long I have a hard time picturing it as really happening, you know? Decision was made on August 2, 2022. Been such a long time in the making. Liam came back for a second hug this afternoon before they left. Will all be so worth it. ;) Until next week, my friends. :)
13 comments:
You wait and wait and wait and then it happens all in a rush.. Our last two moves Hubs has me packing my craftroom months in advance... Good thing because it takes me that long... lol... Its happening girlfriend!!! Please do NOT forget to give me your new address!!! Hugs! deb
Such sadness around the world, I am really not feeling all that well myself, even though I am hanging in there. The eye thing is really getting me down, but I can still see well enough to write here, so Yay! Glad you have a date finally to get moved. Sigh.
Team Family has been working so hard over there -- and now it's coming to fruition. You'll be surprised how quickly the next five or six weeks pass. I'm glad you have a specific date. And look at all you've done. I'm so impressed, Rita!
I think it is a good thing to have set a deadline. Now you know. I need deadlines or I can be sort of a dead head! You will be so happy living there. I have no doubt.
Your move will be here before you know it! Good to hear a target date has been set! Your garage looks very organized already!
Yeah, rents go up every time a new lease is signed.That is such crap. I am thankful that doesn't happen to me. My landlord did raise the rent last summer the first time is 16 years. In Oregon a landlord can only raise the rent 10%. I'm glad you are finally moving. You have such a wonderful family. As for the election, we all need to hang on to our hats. It's going to be a not so fun ride. Hugs N
The move will be upon you in no time.
We signed our lease way back in May 1988 now days you have to sign a new lease here every 5 or 10yrs both my daughters have 5yr leases.
I am also saddened and scared about the election. I could barely breathe as I watched the results and see tRump accept the win. I fear for our country.
SO glad you now have a deadline. I look forward to seeing this move because I was around for the last one, too.
Sorry to read that you have not been feeling well, Rita, and hope it's temporary. Glad that a deadline has been set because you needed to give notice at your place and hope it doesn't put too much stress on all of you to get things done. We really liked Ikea furniture and have had a lot of pieces in the past dozen years, mostly in VA and we left it all there. we sign 2 year leases which is good, but before we know it the years have gone by and ours is due again net August.
I'm so happy it's getting closer! ❤️
I’ve never commented on your blog before. Not really sure how it was in my feed. Oh, I echo your emotions (and the same as some of your commenters)! We are in for a rough ride! It sounds like you’ve made some good plans for YOUR future! I wish I had been keeping up with your story along the way.
So sweet that Liam wanted a second hug. I understand how you felt about the mountain bike. I've had trouble letting go of certain things, and I've regretted letting go of some things that are gone. November is already happening so fast. You'll be moved before you know it, yet it's been a long time coming. I applaud your patience. I look forward to photos of your new appliances.
Love,
Janie
I bet it is nice to have a date and deadline. You have enough time, so here should be no rush or stress, right?
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