I know I am. My 10th year in a row, perfect attendance and keeping it that way.

Will I see some new faces this year?

DONE!

Hello! Sorry for the delay, but I'm slowly settling in my new apartment in Starrett City. I've been wanting to live here since 1979.

With overwhelming help from the community center in conjunction with the veterans administration and interconnected organizations, I've finally secured arguably the best possible apartment and neighborhood. Funding, furniture, accessories.... it feels like a dream! You can imagine how costly it would have been if I weren't a military veteran.

I had a nice birthday dinner with mom, and enjoyed a free veterans breakfast the next day. After a tumultuous decade where I contemplated suicide at least thrice, I think it's time I maintain some happiness at long last.

Three more years and I'm eligible for AARP! 😆 Happy birthday to me. 😉

After living in a community center for homeless veterans slightly over nine months, unless there's another delay I'll finally be moving into my new apartment on Monday the 5th:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starr.....City,_Brooklyn

I've been wanting to live here since 1979. Nice early birthday present for myself.

....I regret to say I won't be able to attend  furpocalypse again for the second year in a row.

You need only mention her first name, and that says it all. The greatest gospel singer since Mahalia Jackson has exited.

Rest In Power!

https://www.furaffinity.net/view/22119702/

I'm going. Who else?

In the next few days, I elected to have a psychiatric evaluation. It's long overdue. I have several traumas that need to be addressed, and honestly it affects how I go through each day.

My liaison at the veterans hospital, Ms. Juana Tejada recommended I return to the homeless shelter I stayed at in 2009. Understandably I was skeptical and apprehensive, but once I checked out of the YMCA I reluctantly went back. To my astonishment I received preferential treatment this time. I had my own floor and got a room and a locker right away. I then met with Adrian Miller who works closely with Ms. Tejada. He reviewed my case and determined I can be transferred to the St. George Community Center in Borough Park, Brooklyn. Free room and board for six months maximum, with three guaranteed meals daily. They'll assist me with securing more permanent housing. I'm charging my phone as I type this, fresh out the shower. I'm overwhelmed at the moment, but I think I'm going to make it this time.

Hello! 🤗 I'm at the YMCA in Flushing, Queens (insert Nanny quips here). 😉

As of now, I'm scheduled to check out on January 20th by 12 noon. I'm still worried about my continuing failure to secure more permanent housing in time. I can't endure another stay at a homeless shelter, and my body's in too much pain to get a job. So far I'm starting the new year on a knife's edge. My depression kicked in really bad today, so I'm relaxing in my room for now.

Oh, and I learned social security rejected me for the 6th time. FUCK!

Good morning. I got thrown out again. Carrying all my things with me on a day we're expecting at least 3 inches of snow. Having coffee before I contact Veterans In Crisis for the nearest shelter. Too upset to think straight now. Wish me luck, please.

It sounds nuts, but my birthday is 48 hours long. I turn 46 tomorrow and Veterans Day comes after. I served my country, despite what others say about me. Tomorrow I move back to Brooklyn after 3 months of hell in Philadelphia. I could use some happiness.

Once I return, I'll do my best to check online as much as I can, given the circumstances.

It's official. I'll be moving back to Brooklyn next Friday.... the day I turn 46.

 flashtwolf will help me get back home.

The odds were stacked against me. With a heavy heart, I'm cancelling my reservation for  furpocalypse this year.

The past three months have been a huge challenge for me. Being forced to move to a new state, leaving behind old heartache and enduring new heartache led to an unavoidable conclusion: money is way too fucking tight.

Hope I can eke out some degree of happiness next month when I turn 46.

I'm nervous about this. Been rejected five times in New York, even with a fair hearing that was anything but. I'll bring my copy of the doctor's recent decision concerning my diagnosis.

I'm aware the more paperwork I bring to back me up, the better the result may be. But I'm not sure....

Today, I received my temporary Pennsylvania DMV identification license. The real one arrives in the mail in two weeks. Gonna need it when I pick up my badge at  furpocalypse

Still getting acclimated to a new city and a new state is a big challenge for me. Today was a prime example of that. I felt my way through mass transit in Philadelphia, and with the aid of Google Maps arrived at a scheduled appointment for a physical just in time.

After a few jitters explaining myself, I gradually opened up to the doctor who interviewed/examined me. This visit was essential for completing my new application for local health coverage (the ACA), since my previous plan only covers New York and New Jersey. I must've made a good impression, because she determined I am PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND ELIGIBLE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY! I could not contain my delight and relief! She faxed the form to the enrollment agency for further review and made copies for myself; I mailed the originals when I got back in town. Walking on air, I treated myself to IHOP for dinner; the manager gave me a military discount.

After a very rough and irritable start this morning, today turned out very well. Eclipse? What eclipse?

FUCK! Where do I begin?

First off, THANK YOU everyone especially on Facebook and Twitter for your flood of well-wishes and support. The past few days have been catastrophic for me physically, mentally and emotionally. I'm still in absolute shock over being forced out of my old home AGAIN and thrust into another strange city with strange people and strange expectations. As I get acclimated to Philadelphia and all she has to offer, I face a number of frightening challenges and opportunities ahead.

I would not be where I am now had it not been for the concerted efforts of  tamias6,  phloppybunny and  flashtwolf They pulled through for me in a huge way, when time was of the essence and the circumstances I faced in New York grew increasingly dire.

Suffice to say, my personal life has been one agonizing setback after another. Those who know me and my back story personally know exactly what I mean. I hope in the long run I will be an even better person than before.

Due to unforseen circumstances, I'm relocating from Brooklyn to Philadelphia tomorrow morning. Much thanks to  tamias6,  phloppybunny and  flashtwolf for their assistance. I hope to be back online as soon as I settle in.

I fly early tomorrow morning. The return flight is even earlier, bleh!

I look forward to meeting  mx5madness,  flashtwolf,  keenyfox,  kootiebirdo,  hyperfalcon,  tamias6 and his beau, and MANY, MANY other wild and crazy furs!

So psyched to meet Charlie Adler on Friday!

Thursday 2017-06-08 10:00am EST is a date and time to remember for the ages. Former FBI Director James Comey set to testify. "45" is so delusional, he thinks he's vindicated of all wrongdoing. He's Richie Rich on quaaludes.