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Finally! Some light in the storm!
17 years ago
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(crossposted from my livejournal)
Well, there's our silver lining.
It's by no means set in stone, but it's a possibility.
We were down at the comic store today on a whim and talking to Greg, who owns the building (about three stories, the comic shop is the first floor + the basement). He was telling us about his cat and having to go to the vet (this is going somewhere, I swear). He said that the cat was staying in the empty apartment upstairs so his two other cats wouldn't bother him (he just had surgery). This sparked something in my head and I waited until he had a moment alone to inquire about said apartment.
Five minutes later and we're being shown around a really nice studio apartment. Newly redone in the last year (the buildings downtown are OOOOLD and not in the best looking condition inside for the most part).
He has someone who's been saying they're going to move in for the last two months. He's waiting until the end of the month before he offers it to us officially.
It's $500/mo. Everything included. Rent, utilities, cable, internet. Free use of the washer and dryer, as well. Comfortable, safe, secure. Downtown (literally, right across the street from the courthouse), easy to get to everything, walking distance from plenty of places including food and (vauge) entertainment. No issues with our animals at all.
(plus living ABOVE THE COMIC BOOK STORE HELL YEAH)
This is a REALLY GOOD deal. This would be GREAT for us. We'd be out of this shithole and our from under the thumb of Al and TJ's mother.
The downside? At the moment, I'm only making, like, $500 a month. That's IT. I'm planning on getting a second job, so that would help. I'm willing to bust ass for this place because it's such a fabulous deal and location and alsrkhgkldfhg everything that It'd be so wonderful for us. If I could find something downtown, even, that'd be better. I could walk to work and wouldn't waste gas for a second job.
So, we'll see. I'm trying not to get hyped about it because, well, I don't want to be let down. But, until then, I'm going to save as much as possible and think positive.
Well, there's our silver lining.
It's by no means set in stone, but it's a possibility.
We were down at the comic store today on a whim and talking to Greg, who owns the building (about three stories, the comic shop is the first floor + the basement). He was telling us about his cat and having to go to the vet (this is going somewhere, I swear). He said that the cat was staying in the empty apartment upstairs so his two other cats wouldn't bother him (he just had surgery). This sparked something in my head and I waited until he had a moment alone to inquire about said apartment.
Five minutes later and we're being shown around a really nice studio apartment. Newly redone in the last year (the buildings downtown are OOOOLD and not in the best looking condition inside for the most part).
He has someone who's been saying they're going to move in for the last two months. He's waiting until the end of the month before he offers it to us officially.
It's $500/mo. Everything included. Rent, utilities, cable, internet. Free use of the washer and dryer, as well. Comfortable, safe, secure. Downtown (literally, right across the street from the courthouse), easy to get to everything, walking distance from plenty of places including food and (vauge) entertainment. No issues with our animals at all.
(plus living ABOVE THE COMIC BOOK STORE HELL YEAH)
This is a REALLY GOOD deal. This would be GREAT for us. We'd be out of this shithole and our from under the thumb of Al and TJ's mother.
The downside? At the moment, I'm only making, like, $500 a month. That's IT. I'm planning on getting a second job, so that would help. I'm willing to bust ass for this place because it's such a fabulous deal and location and alsrkhgkldfhg everything that It'd be so wonderful for us. If I could find something downtown, even, that'd be better. I could walk to work and wouldn't waste gas for a second job.
So, we'll see. I'm trying not to get hyped about it because, well, I don't want to be let down. But, until then, I'm going to save as much as possible and think positive.
Zekumas
~zekumas
Ask about working at the comic store........to help supplement your rent
obliviousally
~obliviousally
OP
Nah, they're comfortably staffed.
Zekumas
~zekumas
well it was a thought :P
Caldy
~caldy
dear your an artist living above a comic store..........second job is just staring you in the face.....commishioned fan art artist they walk in he mentions you they come up you spend 10-30 minutes doing a black and white sketch they pay you basicly use him to whore you out to make money to pay him
obliviousally
~obliviousally
OP
I wouldn't want to do that. Commissions are by no means a steady income. I have months where I don't make any money on commissions. And some months where I make more than I ever expected. Commissions, unless you have a large fanbase, are not a replacement for a steady job.
Caldy
~caldy
this would be comic fandom dear im sure most the guys would want to see a supergirl/batgirl fanart porno type stuff but thats just a random thought from my head
obliviousally
~obliviousally
OP
Well, of course they would. But I can't just whip out commissioned fanart after commissioned fanart. It's not my forte and I wouldn't do it justice anyhow.
Seal of Approval
~farellemoon
=D!
skimike
~skimike
I hope everything works out to your favor and you're able to get the apartment. ^_^
Sketch_Dalmatian
~sketchdalmatian
Good to hear that you're doing well. <:3 As always, you're in my prayers. May everything progress into nothing but blessings! :D
