Reflections of My Life

had it with "boom boxes". They never last. The last two I had were SONY's and had the same problem. I could never play more than three CD's in a row. Seemed to tucker the poor things out. After that the CD's would skip. Put it on the next day, no skipping. So I bought a CD micro system. It has a radio and you can plug your MP3 player on it too. I will be just using it for my CD's. It sounds good...........so much better than the boom boxes. I can't wait for everyone to wake up this morning!

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had it with "boom boxes". They never last. The last two I had were SONY's and had the same problem. I could never play more than three CD's in a row. Seemed to tucker the poor things out. After that the CD's would skip. Put it on the next day, no skipping. So I bought a CD micro system. It has a radio and you can plug your MP3 player on it too. I will be just using it for my CD's. It sounds good...........so much better than the boom boxes. I can't wait for everyone to wake up this morning!

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Looks okay to me.
 

Busy day with housework today. Vacuumed and other things. I sat outside in the sun for a bit this afternoon. So nice out. I love early spring with the sun shining. Even found some new grass for my bunny boy. He gobbled it up real fast!

I love this new CD player. Played music while I was cleaning and I got the jobs done much faster. Something I used to do a long time ago I started doing today. All my CD's are arranged alphabetically. So going through them from the beginning. Playing whatever comes next. Though I did sneak Donna Summer in there today. I couldn't resist hearing what it sounds like on the new player. I think tomorrow I start with The Allman Brothers. This way I will hear the ones I have neglected.
 
Rainy day here today though I think it has stopped now. I had a grocery delivery earlier today. On errand day I did not go grocery shopping. So I had a larger order than usual for me today. Haven't done too much except listen to music and coloring. I cleaned my bunny boy's cage a little bit ago. Going to make some salted caramel pumpkin keto ice cream in about twenty minutes (Soothes my sore mouth).

I have been thinking how one person can love a place to live and then others hate it. The people who hate it walk around grumbling about everything all the time. I always say for them to move and find a place they like. Well, that one guy who was complaining about not having anything to do here told me he is moving out. Moving to Watertown, NY. Now that is cold! Good for him and maybe he will be happier.

I moved here because I hated where (not so much as where but the situation and lack of conveniences among other things) I was living before. So I made that change. And I did find a place to live that I love. I would not move from here unless something drastic happened. For one thing I doubt many subsidized apartments have 14 foot ceilings or studio apartments have full kitchens and large bathrooms. Yes, I am happy here and intend on staying. My activities are inside my apartment. Never bored!
 
Today is going to be laundry day. I am keeping my fingers crossed that no one else has that idea. I got some new clothes and I wash them before wearing. So I know I will have the motivation to do laundry!

So when that guy moves there will be another empty apartment on my floor. Right now the maintenance man, Randy has been working on the other one. He has to get it all painted and then new carpeting. Someone is all ready waiting for it. Then there is another one upstairs on the 3rd floor. It is like musical apartments instead of musical chairs. When an apartment becomes empty and someone new moves in, it changes the whole atmosphere of your floor. Sometimes good. Sometimes bad. Depends on the new tenant.

I saw last night on a YT channel I watch an interview with Scott Turner, the head of HUD. He said they found a huge amount of illegal aliens living in subsidized housing and had HUD mortgages. So if they get them out of here that will shorten the waiting lists for the subsidized apartments. They probably never had to go on a waiting list. For myself, I was only on it for about 3 weeks from when I applied. The manager at that time, put me on top of the list according to need. My need was that I was living without running water and off the grid. So if you can show an emergency need I think you can be put on the top of the list.

Now.........more coffee!
 
Did part of my laundry and just got back to my apartment. The reason I say "part of it" is because all 5 dryers were in use. So I finished my one load and brought it upstairs and hung it in my shower. I will wait and do the 2nd load tomorrow. As I was getting on the elevator to come upstairs the aide from upstairs was coming down with a loaded cart of laundry. Then I heard someone else say they were going to be doing laundry today too. So done with that job for today.
 
Well I couldn't get up this morning and take a shower. My laundry from yesterday is hanging in the shower to dry. Still a bit damp so will have to skip it for now. Not doing the 2nd load today because Monday is usually a busy day in the laundry room. I will wait till tomorrow. Today I am going to make an effort to take a walk outside. I like to take my garbage out to the dumpster and then walk up to the corner and back. Maybe a couple of times if I can.

I started watching a new YT channel (to me) that is about a guy who is developing his property for an off-the-grid home. His house is a beautiful wood cabin that is 12 ft wide and 30 ft long. He has to clear the land by himself. He has all kinds of plans for it. No, I would not want to go back to living that way. But I think if we had just bought a piece of bare land like he did it would have been better. An old dirty house that was infested with mice and other things was not a good idea. This guy bought the cabin and had it delivered to his property.

Right now I am working on a blog post. For some reason I get a post all written then take forever getting the photos in. Trying to find the right ones or taking new ones. Editing. I am much slower at it than I used to be. I used to write one almost daily. So more coffee and back to it.........
 
I had a good day today. Did my last two loads of laundry. Had the laundry room to myself. One washer was not usable. Someone had used it and must be losing their hair. Long gray hair......a lot of it stuck to the rubber gasket around the door on the machine (front loader). It is impossible to expect people to clean the machine off after they use it. I always do but I realize some of the people are not used to doing their own laundry. Especially some of the men.

I was busy some of the day taking pictures of items in my curio cabinet.....not to sell! To write blog posts about some of them. I have been trying to write more posts on it but got sidetracked for a bit. Now back to it. Quite a lot of them were given to me as gifts. Some I bought. Some were made by my mother. A lot of memories I want to write about and share.

I am keeping my blog ad free even though I could be making money off it. I just hate ads. Especially when I go to read something and ads keep popping up on it. Or like on YT watching a video. Now I pay extra for the YT premium so I don't see their ads on the videos. But now the channel content puts their own ads in their videos. So I fast forward through the ad. Or if I don't really care for the video I just turn it off and don't watch the rest of it.

Today I forgot to use the vibration plate but I remembered to walk the hall. I did that downstairs while I was doing the laundry.
 
I have been eager to remove all the stuff I put along the windowsill to block the cold for the winter. Every time I take any of it out it gets really cold during the night. I feel it keeps the apartment too dark with all that there. It was really cold the night before last. Last night not so cold. I know there were times in the past that we had to have our big wood stove going almost to my birthday (June). Looking forward to it warming up at least a little bit.

I had a problem with one of the guys who lives downstairs. I had left two messages on the office voice mail and hadn't gotten an answer back. Then yesterday Sonny called the office and said he left his own message (uh oh). Within minutes my manager was at my door! She came in and sat down and I told her what happened. Plus I had two eye witnesses who saw and heard it all. I am not a fighter and my voice is quiet. Plus I am always nice to people even if I do not agree with them.

When she left here she was going to this guy's apartment and said she was going to give him a warning. One more incident with him and anyone else (he has done this with 2 others besides me) and he would be getting a lease violation (you are only allowed 3 and I don't know how many he may have). She agreed with me completely on the topic of our confrontation. I don't argue with people but I do not let them tell me something that is not true and not speak up. I don't have to act like a crazed idiot too.

One of the guys that was watching the whole thing came into the laundry room when I was doing my laundry later and apologized for how that person spoke to me. I thought he was sweet to do so. The manager asked if either of the guys sitting there tried to stop the verbal attack against me . No, they didn't. I guess they didn't want to get screamed and yelled at too. He would barely let me say anything. Just kept talking loudly over me. I am done with him for good. He is invisible now.
 
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I have been eager to remove all the stuff I put along the windowsill to block the cold for the winter. Every time I take any of it out it gets really cold during the night. I feel it keeps the apartment too dark with all that there. It was really cold the night before last. Last night not so cold. I know there were times in the past that we had to have our big wood stove going almost to my birthday (June). Looking forward to it warming up at least a little bit.

I had a problem with one of the guys who lives downstairs. I had left two messages on the office voice mail and hadn't gotten an answer back. Then yesterday Sonny called the office and said he left his own message (uh oh). Within minutes my manager was at my door! She came in and sat down and I told her what happened. Plus I had two eye witnesses who saw and heard it all. I am not a fighter and my voice is quiet. Plus I am always nice to people even if I do not agree with them.

When she left here she was going to this guy's apartment and said she was going to give him a warning. One more incident with him and anyone else (he has done this with 2 others besides me) and he would be getting a lease violation (you are only allowed 3 and I don't know how many he may have). She agreed with me completely on the topic of our confrontation. I don't argue with people but I do not let them tell me something that is not true and not speak up. I don't have to act like a crazed idiot too.

One of the guys that was watching the whole thing came into the laundry room when I was doing my laundry later and apologized for how that person spoke to me. I thought he was sweet to do so. The manager asked if either of the guys sitting there tried to stop the verbal attack against me . No, they didn't. I guess they didn't want to get screamed and yelled at too. He would barely let me say anything. Just kept talking loudly over me. I am done with him for good. He is invisible now.
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I'm so sorry to learn about this! I hope this guy gets the boot!
 
Yesterday, the guy who was yelling and screaming at me in the lobby came to my door. He apologized very nicely. Said he always liked me. I was thinking to myself, "I don't care if you liked me or not. Does not matter to me." I tried to have a forgiving heart, but I just could not. I cannot remember what I actually said to him but I did not accept his apology. I would just rather stay away from him. When I think about what he said to me and how he said it still upsets me. So I have put it out of my mind.
 
katlupe said:
Yesterday, the guy who was yelling and screaming at me in the lobby came to my door. He apologized very nicely. Said he always liked me. I was thinking to myself, "I don't care if you liked me or not. Does not matter to me." I tried to have a forgiving heart, but I just could not. I cannot remember what I actually said to him but I did not accept his apology. I would just rather stay away from him. When I think about what he said to me and how he said it still upsets me. So I have put it out of my mind.
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It sounds like the manager read him the riot act and now he is ashamed of himself, as well he should be. Maybe he has learned something.
 
katlupe said:
Yesterday, the guy who was yelling and screaming at me in the lobby came to my door. He apologized very nicely. Said he always liked me. I was thinking to myself, "I don't care if you liked me or not. Does not matter to me." I tried to have a forgiving heart, but I just could not. I cannot remember what I actually said to him but I did not accept his apology. I would just rather stay away from him. When I think about what he said to me and how he said it still upsets me. So I have put it out of my mind.
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Why is it that people act like jerks in public and apologize in private. 🤔

I might forgive him and be polite in public but I would never forget what happened or trust him in the future.

It’s best to stay busy in your own private little world. 🤗
 
That's terrible about the guy in your building who was yelling awful untrue stuff at you, @katlupe

I'm very glad that you reported it. He's surely done it to others as well.
It's about him and his behavior. It's not about you, whatever he says.

He shouldn't be allowed to do that in this sort of building. There's got to be a stop to that.

It was nice that one of the others later told you he understood.

Invisible is right.
You don't need to trust him or speak with him.
Perhaps he'll be moving on, soon.
 
katlupe said:
Yesterday, the guy who was yelling and screaming at me in the lobby came to my door. He apologized very nicely. Said he always liked me. I was thinking to myself, "I don't care if you liked me or not. Does not matter to me." I tried to have a forgiving heart, but I just could not. I cannot remember what I actually said to him but I did not accept his apology. I would just rather stay away from him. When I think about what he said to me and how he said it still upsets me. So I have put it out of my mind.
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He apologized because he’s sorry he got reprimanded and might get kicked out. Just keep your distance. He’ll likely hang himself again later. You have no obligation to nor should have guilt about not forgiving him.
 
Today I have a doctor's appointment. Just a yearly physical one. The main reason I am doing this is for her to do the paperwork for me to get another aide. That is how you have to do it. I have decided this time I really need some help. Just hope it is someone who wants or needs the job. The trouble with them is they don't really want to work so are always sick and can't come to work. I want one that does not have children because that is the main excuse they use. Their child is always sick.

I want one to come here on certain days for certain hours. Routine. My friend who lives under me downstairs gives her aides (she has 2) certain jobs to do. So they know what they will be doing when they come in. If they are finished with their jobs too early she will give them other little jobs to do. She lets them sit down and talk but not too long. That is the main thing they do or try to do. Sit and talk. Her doctor wants her to walk as much as possible so she will have the aide walk with her. Last week they walked all the way to the Dollar Store.

Sonny is picking me up for my appointment. Might go to Walmart on the way home. Hopefully will have a good day.
 
Had a very good day yesterday. A good appointment with my doctor. She is very easy to talk to. Does not try to push drugs or tests on me. Most important she listens to me. She gave me the orders for blood work which I can get done at her office. So will do that. Also orders for PT and for getting the aide. I will call them today.

For PT I will need to set up transportation as it is a little too far for me to walk. She said it is possible that PT could help me learn to do the stairs so in case the elevator is out I could use them. I will see. She knows all about the elevator in my building as many people who live here are her patients.
 
I bought a bunch of those chain lengtheners (I know its not a real word) for my necklaces. I have not been wearing them because I cannot hook them with those teeny tiny hooks any longer. So even though I thought they looked silly with these little chains hooked on.........especially the gold ones. But at least I can put them on. It is better than them just sitting there not being worn.

I can sit here all day at my computer and nobody comes to my door. But just let me start cleaning Rabbit's cage and someone will be knocking at my door. It never fails! Just like the phone ringing as soon as I fall asleep on the very rare occasion of me taking a nap during the day. I guess it is these little things that can be annoying. At least they are not big problems.
 
katlupe said:
Had a very good day yesterday. A good appointment with my doctor. She is very easy to talk to. Does not try to push drugs or tests on me. Most important she listens to me. She gave me the orders for blood work which I can get done at her office. So will do that. Also orders for PT and for getting the aide. I will call them today.

For PT I will need to set up transportation as it is a little too far for me to walk. She said it is possible that PT could help me learn to do the stairs so in case the elevator is out I could use them. I will see. She knows all about the elevator in my building as many people who live here are her patients.
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This sounds all good. I'm very glad that your appointment went well. 🎊🎉
 
katlupe said:
Today I have a doctor's appointment. Just a yearly physical one. The main reason I am doing this is for her to do the paperwork for me to get another aide. That is how you have to do it. I have decided this time I really need some help. Just hope it is someone who wants or needs the job. The trouble with them is they don't really want to work so are always sick and can't come to work. I want one that does not have children because that is the main excuse they use. Their child is always sick.

I want one to come here on certain days for certain hours. Routine. My friend who lives under me downstairs gives her aides (she has 2) certain jobs to do. So they know what they will be doing when they come in. If they are finished with their jobs too early she will give them other little jobs to do. She lets them sit down and talk but not too long. That is the main thing they do or try to do. Sit and talk. Her doctor wants her to walk as much as possible so she will have the aide walk with her. Last week they walked all the way to the Dollar Store.

Sonny is picking me up for my appointment. Might go to Walmart on the way home. Hopefully will have a good day.
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I also got blood work yesterday and almost passed out , sadly I kid not .

I looked the other way Doctor drew blood and one more second and I was going to hit the floor .

I USED to be a tough guy , I have no idea what happened , lol .
 

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