When I frist started at Roswell I loved my life. I literally had no worries and I loved my job, now I hate my life but I still love my job. I actually look forward to going to my job to avoid all the other problems and enjoy the air conditioning. The big problem is that this week the problems are so vast and complicated that they are making me have to use personal time, meaning I don't get to de-stress programming as much and have to suffer in the freakin' heat.
There is tenant drama, thesis drama, dcotor drama, vacation drama, lawyer drama, seller drama, and moving drama plus the related allergy drama.
The heat would be one thing if I could just enjoy it, but this week I have a feeling it will be lots of time in the car and lots of time arguing and making life altering decisions, plus trying to bust out the final draft of my thesis.
I would just take the whole week off but I already took the 16th to the 23rd off for vacation in the adirondacks. The thesis stuff need to officially be done by the 25th which is now the 15th for me! Which leaves me no time between work and the house.
I also terrified of the house situation. Like what if I can't live in it till September because of alegeries. Where am I gonna go?
Last night we actually made it to Bennett Beach at around 8:00PM. I would say it was a perfect time to go. Not too many people and the water was warm even as the sun was going down. The waves were great too for once. I think I might make it and after work event again.
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08/02/2006 10:14 #32713
Non Stop Stress Makes HeadachesCategory: stress
08/01/2006 18:10 #32712
What a Terrible Day but we are movingCategory: housing
What a stupid day. At 1PM (e:terry) and (e:lilho) came by Roswell for lunch. At that point, I had these wild dreams about going to the beach or doing something refreshing like a water park. Instead my errands got out of control.
First we were supposed to stop by the tenants house to get them all to sign their new leases. Instead, we ended up dealing with all this drama because one girl did not pay the gas bill and they shut the gas off. I seriously cannot believe it. It took about an hour. She is the same girl that always pays her rents late. I told the girl who is still living there, that this is her chance to kick that girl out because the leasing are gettign signed but that she would need to get soeone else in right away. At least one tenant paid their entire rent through december.
Then I tried to call the lawyer again about 16 times. She never retrunred my calls or email so I decided the only way to deal with it was to confront her in person because our landlord wanted an answer right now as to when we are moving. Unfortunately, there office is way far away in the top floor of the larkin building. Its all nice cherry and leather fanciness. In fact all the floor of elevator announce the floor number until you arrive at the top and it says Welcome to Harris Beach."
I think we made a huge mistake choosing such a large law firm for such a tiny case. I think maybe they would have been a appropriate firm for a car accident or something. Turns out the title problem still exists but that we can move in early if the seller agrees. The lawyer says that the problem is they cannot find the paper saying that the church (a non-profit) was able to sell the house. Fortunetly, the church really did want to sell the house to the guy and they just need to find or get new paperwork. Unfortunately, it requires a supreme court of NY judge and they are very busy golfing during the summer. Those were her exact words.
So then after that we went to the sellers house and believe it or not he doesn't think there is any problem and plans to move out on the 4th and close. This is good for us if it really happens. So I guess he is agreeing to us moving in earlier. So we really might be moving on Saturday.
On another note, I am glad that someone keeps track of the spelling on this sites interface:
@ 07/31/06 12:57 Kara wrote:
Hi Paul - "Lattest Chatter" should be "Latest Chatter" in the chat box.
@ 07/30/06 19:42 Jenks wrote:
hey paul- typo alert. the chat box says "lattest" chatter.
First we were supposed to stop by the tenants house to get them all to sign their new leases. Instead, we ended up dealing with all this drama because one girl did not pay the gas bill and they shut the gas off. I seriously cannot believe it. It took about an hour. She is the same girl that always pays her rents late. I told the girl who is still living there, that this is her chance to kick that girl out because the leasing are gettign signed but that she would need to get soeone else in right away. At least one tenant paid their entire rent through december.
Then I tried to call the lawyer again about 16 times. She never retrunred my calls or email so I decided the only way to deal with it was to confront her in person because our landlord wanted an answer right now as to when we are moving. Unfortunately, there office is way far away in the top floor of the larkin building. Its all nice cherry and leather fanciness. In fact all the floor of elevator announce the floor number until you arrive at the top and it says Welcome to Harris Beach."
I think we made a huge mistake choosing such a large law firm for such a tiny case. I think maybe they would have been a appropriate firm for a car accident or something. Turns out the title problem still exists but that we can move in early if the seller agrees. The lawyer says that the problem is they cannot find the paper saying that the church (a non-profit) was able to sell the house. Fortunetly, the church really did want to sell the house to the guy and they just need to find or get new paperwork. Unfortunately, it requires a supreme court of NY judge and they are very busy golfing during the summer. Those were her exact words.
So then after that we went to the sellers house and believe it or not he doesn't think there is any problem and plans to move out on the 4th and close. This is good for us if it really happens. So I guess he is agreeing to us moving in earlier. So we really might be moving on Saturday.
On another note, I am glad that someone keeps track of the spelling on this sites interface:
@ 07/31/06 12:57 Kara wrote:
Hi Paul - "Lattest Chatter" should be "Latest Chatter" in the chat box.
@ 07/30/06 19:42 Jenks wrote:
hey paul- typo alert. the chat box says "lattest" chatter.
07/31/2006 14:15 #32711
The 24 Linwood Saga ContinuesCategory: housing
So now our lawyer gets the title from his lawyer and it turns out there are both tax problems and they are missing paperwork saying the church was able to sell the property to them. I think we are reaching the beginning of a long journey instead of the end of one. I cannot believe this process started back in May. Watch it be an entire year before we get the house.
If I saw the guy in front of me right now, I would probably go to jail.
If I saw the guy in front of me right now, I would probably go to jail.
kara - 07/31/06 20:29
What about suing this guy for being a total sleeze? That has to be a crime :/
What about suing this guy for being a total sleeze? That has to be a crime :/
metalpeter - 07/31/06 19:22
Not sure on the laws but if they can't prove they own it then how can they sell it. I would really look into the tax thing, cause I know in some cases if you buy the house then you owe the tax on them. I'm not sure how that works just recently read some stuff in the papers about houses being fliped and houses that get taken for not paying tax and that some people bought the houses and then couldn't pay the back taxes. What ever happens it sounds like a nightmare I wish you the best of luck.
Not sure on the laws but if they can't prove they own it then how can they sell it. I would really look into the tax thing, cause I know in some cases if you buy the house then you owe the tax on them. I'm not sure how that works just recently read some stuff in the papers about houses being fliped and houses that get taken for not paying tax and that some people bought the houses and then couldn't pay the back taxes. What ever happens it sounds like a nightmare I wish you the best of luck.
libertad - 07/31/06 18:09
did the lawyer ever answer you on if you can back out of deal or not? Is that something you even want to do at this point?
did the lawyer ever answer you on if you can back out of deal or not? Is that something you even want to do at this point?
uncutsaniflush - 07/31/06 15:35
Wow!! that sucks. So sorry to hear that.
On a positive note, usually title problems can be cleared up with time.
But I know, you wanted to close on July 11 and already you had to wait way too long.
Good luck.
Wow!! that sucks. So sorry to hear that.
On a positive note, usually title problems can be cleared up with time.
But I know, you wanted to close on July 11 and already you had to wait way too long.
Good luck.
07/30/2006 17:28 #32710
Garden Walk DayCategory: buffalo
We went on the garden walk, see (e:matthew,761) for better pics.
My favorite gardens were the ones in the West Village which is kind of at the end of Prospect near downtown.
The ice cream truck was there the whole time.
Afterwards we hid out at Globe Market
This guy must be so warm with so many dreads
Has anyone ever eaten these chocolates. Lemon Pepper Chocolate?
My favorite gardens were the ones in the West Village which is kind of at the end of Prospect near downtown.
The ice cream truck was there the whole time.
Afterwards we hid out at Globe Market
This guy must be so warm with so many dreads
Has anyone ever eaten these chocolates. Lemon Pepper Chocolate?
ladycroft - 07/31/06 13:37
haven't had this particular one, but i have had cayanne pepper in chocolate before. i like it. have you ever had chocolate chicken? it's either a spanish or mexican dish, and quite good.
haven't had this particular one, but i have had cayanne pepper in chocolate before. i like it. have you ever had chocolate chicken? it's either a spanish or mexican dish, and quite good.
07/30/2006 13:37 #32709
Clean ShavenCategory: body
(E:terry) asked if I would shave my mustache for once so I decided to try it out. Then I was like, what does my cin look like? I mean I don't think I saw it since I was 17. Maybe once, so I ended up shaving my whole face and then I was like, why not just freakin' shave my head.
So here I am, as close to Mr. Clean as I am ever gonna get.
So here I am, as close to Mr. Clean as I am ever gonna get.
rzoo - 08/01/06 00:36
Looks nice.
Looks nice.
All that stuff all at the same time does feal verry stressfull. Maybe you can find a day just to relax or at least part of the day to just relax and get rid of the stress.
You will love your life again, Paul. This is just a rough patch with some crazy times... Things WILL get better!
Let me know if you need my help with anything... moving or packing or anything that might help you (or Matthew or Terry) decompress!
Paul - your post is making it clear that you need to GET THE FUCK AWAY for the day. Or any day, but make it soon. Your problems are going to get solved, just don't bug out.