You know what Killed it for me??? When I came to this apartment complex to sign all the papers for the one years lease. And as Bonnie and I were walking to my new apartment Sharon 2 came up to her and demanded Bonnie's attention. Bonnie told her that she was busy working. Sharon 2 did not care.. She still Demanded Bonnie's attention,,Sharon 2 didn't care that I was standing there waiting for her to either turn around and go back to her apartment or go to the Office and wait for Bonnie,,,
Bonnie told her that she would get back to her after she was finished here.. Sharon 2 didn't care one bit... So, she started walking with us.. to my apartment. I became so unsure of it all.. I almost turned around and said to forget about it. I was not ready for this type of behavior.. Not one bit...
Then we turned down toward my apartment, while Sharon 2 was STILL Yapping about some stupid thing.. I was not listening. THEN.......Sharon 1 came out of her apartment.....And You could not believe the EXCITEMENT on her face when she was introduced to me... Saying OH.. now I have 2 little dogs.. and they can sometimes be a pest and bark.. but don't pay any attention to them???????????? What?? I told her that I had a dog as well But She Did not Bark.... She (Sharon 1) said.. Well.. all dogs Bark.... Yes i said.. but not just because ... Dogs bark because of some reason....
Bonnie and I got into the Apartment,,, Bonnie Thanked me for telling Sharon 1 about the barking, and told me that if at any time her dogs were a pest and started barking and got our of control.. just come to the office and write her up... So I have done that.. But who knows what will happen because the Assistant Manager told me that there has to be another person who is also bothered about the barking...???????
So, it has been about 3 weeks now that I have lived here. Everyone has been asking me how I like it here.. Well, other than it being a Brand New Apartment.. which I do love,, only wish it were in a different place ,, closer to transportation...and Maybe not a snooping woman who lives next door to me... I would most likely Love it here... But right now.??? Today.. I'm hating it... I need Milk, and some other things and I need to go to the Grocery Store.. Safeway is 2 Miles up on 38th St.. do I have enough energy to walk it? That would be a 4 mile walk.. Just for Milk.. I wonder if there is a Gas Station that is close enough that sells stuff?? will have to google it..
And now ... In the Bathroom in the Tub area there are no safety bars to hold on to while your getting out of the Tub... So I thought I would go ask for them after walking Jenny Craig.. and this is what the Assistant Manager told me.... I would have to buy them.. or have them buy them and have Maintenance install them.???????? I would have thought since this is a Senior Citizen Apartment,, that all the Tub/Shower area would have them on anyway... But,, not this place... I will go look for them and see what the price is. It wouldn't cost the Maintenance Man anything to install them if I buy them myself.. Only if they bought them would I have to pay for them.. I'm totally Shocked.......... Now, How should I feel??? what would you do?? I already told the Assistant Manager that I am not Happy here. And she understands really well,, because of the reception I received when I got here by those 2 women...That she understands really well.. and did say she was sorry...
Can you find out what others do when they need small things like eggs or milk? I recognize that problem from camping and not wanting to drive all the way to the closest town to get supplies. Maybe you will find a friend with a car. Having a new spot is a plus though. If I lived closer I would make a lunch date with you and get a big load of groceries afterwards. In the RV I cheat with a little supply of canned milk, powdered milk (for cooking if I am low on fresh) and egg substitute and even, don't tell anyone, boxes of instant mashed potatoes. As it is Sunday I was thinking the dogs would bark while she was at church. Happy dogs don't bark, only frightened or unhappy fearful ones do.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame that your lovely new apartment is surrounded by busy-bodies and barking dogs. I also find it pretty amazing that the bathrooms aren't equipped with the proper equipment for older folks. Would the housing authority folks help you with that? Is there a help group in your area? We have VISTE (Volunteers In Service To the Elderly) and they help with things like that. Check online. I agree with Karyn about the powdered milk. It doesn't taste as good to drink, but you can cook and bake with it, and use it in coffee. I keep some on hand for when I run out and don't want to go to the store. Hopefully you will meet someone with a car who would like the company for shopping trips. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteI should buy Powdered Milk, since the most I use it for is in my Tea and then if I need to make something its still usable for any baking or cooking.
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