I am sorry that I did not get the chance to call today but I had a very bad day today at work. My directors spouse died and I had to pick up a lot of slack. I apologize for that..
They are still trying to make things happen. Unfortunately, in this economy and the economy of Chicago, they are having a rough go..
I'm in contact with them regularly. They are both applying for every job they can find to apply for, but so far nothing but disappointment. Somehow, though, they are keeping their spirits up, which is a big thing.
This thread had me pretty depressed until the third page and now it looks much better. I am so glad Xav and his woman aren't giving up and are sticking to whatever it takes to keep going. KEEP IT UP!!!
OK< I'm freaking lost here.. Thought Zoe got a job at HOT VIBES as a "juice mixologist." .... (post #136 on 2013-02-19, 20:39 PM) And thought X was getting a job at some cat shelter.... (post 140 on 2013-02-20, 16:08 PM )
The latest update, from earlier this week, is that they are not having any good luck at all. They think they get a promise of work, and it gets withdrawn. They apply, and then apply, and follow up, and do everything that the experts say they should, and they just get nowhere quickly. What they need is some piece of good news. Any piece of good news. Somehow, though, they are keeping their spirits up. Good wishes help.
Explanations chose not to wait... A new period of time is dawning on reality... I got tired of the "Oh, here is good news" ... "Great it was false hope" blah blah blah. Frankly I got tired of having nothing but my own dredge to speak of. I did however realize through the actions that took place on this thread that I had been failing to express the positive things that have been going on. For example, We didn't have a christmas tree. We went for a walk xmas eve and when we got back the was a ruddy beaten up tree about 2 - 3 feet tall sitting right next to the back gate to our building. Anyways. Yes Zoe for sure has a job for real and she starts tomorrow at one of the FelPro (Federal Mogul gaskets) factories that are here in Chicago. I love it. When I met her in 06 she could give a damn less about cars and now she is a wagonoholic that works at a car parts factory. Anyways, I have had only one interview and it was with the cat shelter. The loved me but they went with someone that has veterinarian experience. I guess I don't mind. I have some new clothes and new shoes since my boots were being held together with tape and thumb tacks. I'm trying to find a job. Disability... dont get me started on that right now. We have contacted a lawyer and long story short I'm better off now than trying to keep it. What exactly my health problem are has been talked about a few times. I'll add some detail and clarity. More so for only a few of you. First and foremost. I have a mild form of schizophrenia. I DO NOT take medication. I have my reason for that. My mental state is much easier to deal with than it used to be in that I can better cope with and manage what happens inside my head in relation to what happens outside. I have congenital cataracts and fused retinas. I have to wear to pairs of shades when I go outside. On cloudy days I can go out with just one pair. I walk with a cane and even though I can go with out I am never without should I need to use it. I have nerve damage. There are 2 dead spots in my brain. I have shaking that goes anywhere from nothing or mild tremors on a good day to bouts of full body twitching and jerking. I can't control it. I have hig points and low points. Metnally and physically. So believe me when I say that going for disability now is not worth it and know that I have had to take me health into consideration on this decision. I know what I am capable of and what my limitations are. Tedy: Despite what has happened in this thread I would still like to have a amicable relationship with you on the forum. I have always admired you and I have talked about you often to people I know. Now. I have been house sitting/dog watching since yesterday. I am ready to go home. I will be on later but it won't be from a computer it will be from Zoe's phone again. I want to thank all of you who supported me through all of this. For those that didn't I don't blame you and I don't hold grudges easily. I figure that you had good reason for feeling the way you do/did that is perfectly justifiable by your experiences and perspective. Anyways. I love the forum and don't want to leave. I don't want anyone to leave. This has been a saving grace in my life since I found it. Sure my life has had a lot of drama... but whose hasn't. I'm just more vocal about it. Yes, I am a squatter in my own home. Our lese ended today. NBut there are laws and rpocedures in place to help people like us and we are doing everything that we can co comply with the law but to also not end up out on the streets. A few weeks ago Zoe and I went down to a part of Chicago called Wicker Park. I got to see the alleyway that she lived in when she was homeless ten years ago. That night she had a panic attack worse than any one I have ever seen before. However, I know that things are improving and that we are not screwed. Life gets in the way sometimes, but the universe listens and will change. I have not given up. I came so very close and that is a dangerous thing. But I have a family. A loving wife who is my best friend. I have four wonderful cats. I have my family that I met because of hearses and station wagons. I met Zoe because of hearses. Funny, huh? You go through some real $h!t in life to get to the good stuff you always dream about. Anyways, I need to go. Thank You, Keys -X
One thing that's always kept me going, through all lifes B.S., is - "THINGS COULD ALWAYS BE WORSE". When you think about it - how true is that??
I know. I can feel it. Plua we have a better idea of what to do now even more so than even a month ago. Always... unless you are literally dying and alone. Zoe and could be homeless having lost all that we have left. But we're not and I know that we won't be. I won't let that happen... ever...
