Life through my Eyes

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Looking for apartments today, called a few so I could drive by and see what they looked like. Here is my conversation with one lady.

You said what?

$675 for one bedroom, one bath, Ma'am, 560 sq ft.

It's how much?

$675

No way, you've got to be kidding me, for that size?

No ma'am, I don't kid about money.

In that neighborhood, is it save, I'm a single female. Not to say that I can't take care of myself. That's what Smith and Wesson is for!

Ma'am you'll need a 3 bedroom, that'll be $975. If you have someone living with you, everyone will need to fill out an application also, if not a minor. There are No pets allowed either!

Where is it located?

Which one?

The one bedroom, I only need one bedroom!

What about the other's?

Oh, (giggling) trust me Smith and Wesson can take care of themselves! So, is it a nice neighborhood?

Yes, I think so, it'll be great after we remodel them.

When is that supposed to be finished?

2 months, Ma'am.

Ok, I'll take a look and let you know.

She gives me the address and we hang up. I circle around the neighborhood 4 times looking for it. So, I decide to gps it. I passed it twice, never knew they existed. Let's talk, remodel now. Really one to two months, more like 6 months to a year. Needless to say, I didn't call back.

Ok, before being thrusted into my life after my divorce, I have to admit life was good. But, now trying to make ends met is a little rough sometimes. SSDI has it's moments, God provides for me otherwise. He has gotten me out of some pickles.

But, when it comes to a place to live in a safe environment is top priority with me. The landlords these days are SHARKS, GREEDY MONEY HUNGRY SHARKS! When I owned property I never made my tenants life in the crud and the uninhabitable conditions. I can't believe there are people that do this to other's. And don't blink an eye about it while taking the money to the bank.

I talked to so many people today it was ridiclous. Not one person had a safe, decent place for a single female to live in. Without gouging her pocketbook. How in the world is anyone to live in these conditions? And my son asks me, "Why?" I want to own my own place. Because I know it will be taking care of and I'll be safe.

Maybe I should put myself in a retirement home already. I'd be safe, oh wait, some elderly ole man would chase me everywhere. My luck he'd sneak under my bed. "Confound it, really what in tar-nation Mr. Johnson are you doing under there? Oh dear me?" I'll leave that to ones imagination, if you get my drift.

I have no restrictions on what state, what city, or how small or large my new home has to be. Just needs to be safe, close to family and friends at least 1 bedroom, but 2 would be nice if I had a guest spend the night. That's not to much to ask, is it? Oh wait, the price has to be reasonable, I do need to eat, electricity, water.

One guy, wanted $900 a month for a 2 bedroom. Across the street was $575. See what I'm talking about? There are 3 houses on the same block. I can't get ahold of one of them though maybe, tomorrow.

My take on this, people are getting greedy and don't feel like they should help anyone out. And yes I admit that there are some out there that destroy property. I'm not one, I've helped the landlord I have now with repairs to save cost. Maybe, just maybe that can work in my favor one day.

Maybe some of you can give me input on this, "What do you think about price gouging renter's?

Thank You Lord Jesus ...

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