The following is crossposted from my Tumblr, it's the first real update I've given in the past month:
Theres been some things Ive been withholding for the past few months simply because I was embarassed. I try to keep my Tumblr fairly impersonal despite the fact I describe it as a personal blog simply because I dont really like blabbing about personal things unless asked (especially on something of a public nature like Tumblr), but nows the time to share.
Only a small, select few know of this, but Ive been, for lack of a better term, homeless for the past two months. Due to problems that were mostly out of my control, my family and I lost our trailer and with it, a lot of our belonging we just couldnt take with us. I managed to save my collection of comics and toys (all of which are currently in storage) among other things, but right now, I dont have much else.
Thankfully these past months have been merciful in that Ive had a roof over my head for those two months. First I stayed with a friends with my parents and now were currently at a hotel (which ironically costs roughly twice as much as the trailer park.). Its been pretty rough for all of us, my mom, who doesnt handle stress well just kind of stays in bed, my stepfather yells at everything, and I jsut sit here seething because all this time, I could have helped, and they never asked for it, so I was largely unaware. But thats not the point. Im here now, and Ive gotta make the best of it. Im not going to sit here and complain, Im going to try and fix it.
Which brings me to some good news. I was originally planning on moving to Sacramento (which is about an hour north), but yesterday my other best friend Ramses suggested we go look for an apartment together in Walnut Creek (which is a REALLY nice suburb about 15-20 minutes east of where Im currently at). We looked at places today and there were a few I liked! And theres one we have a solid chance on. Were going to apply tomorrow. The manager seemed really cool and its just something I really hope I get. The place is actually only $200 more monthly than the hotel Im currently staying at, and Id have someone that I trust as a roommate. My parents are going to rent a room with some friends until they get back on their feet, which Im glad about. Im taking this as a sign that it was time to strike out on my own. Im old enough GD-it. And its in a really nice place. Much better than where I was at before. A place that was rotten to the core.
So yeah, thats whats been going on.
Theres been some things Ive been withholding for the past few months simply because I was embarassed. I try to keep my Tumblr fairly impersonal despite the fact I describe it as a personal blog simply because I dont really like blabbing about personal things unless asked (especially on something of a public nature like Tumblr), but nows the time to share.
Only a small, select few know of this, but Ive been, for lack of a better term, homeless for the past two months. Due to problems that were mostly out of my control, my family and I lost our trailer and with it, a lot of our belonging we just couldnt take with us. I managed to save my collection of comics and toys (all of which are currently in storage) among other things, but right now, I dont have much else.
Thankfully these past months have been merciful in that Ive had a roof over my head for those two months. First I stayed with a friends with my parents and now were currently at a hotel (which ironically costs roughly twice as much as the trailer park.). Its been pretty rough for all of us, my mom, who doesnt handle stress well just kind of stays in bed, my stepfather yells at everything, and I jsut sit here seething because all this time, I could have helped, and they never asked for it, so I was largely unaware. But thats not the point. Im here now, and Ive gotta make the best of it. Im not going to sit here and complain, Im going to try and fix it.
Which brings me to some good news. I was originally planning on moving to Sacramento (which is about an hour north), but yesterday my other best friend Ramses suggested we go look for an apartment together in Walnut Creek (which is a REALLY nice suburb about 15-20 minutes east of where Im currently at). We looked at places today and there were a few I liked! And theres one we have a solid chance on. Were going to apply tomorrow. The manager seemed really cool and its just something I really hope I get. The place is actually only $200 more monthly than the hotel Im currently staying at, and Id have someone that I trust as a roommate. My parents are going to rent a room with some friends until they get back on their feet, which Im glad about. Im taking this as a sign that it was time to strike out on my own. Im old enough GD-it. And its in a really nice place. Much better than where I was at before. A place that was rotten to the core.
So yeah, thats whats been going on.
I'm glad you found a place. It sounds completely stressful and I can barely think of something to write that would help console such a shitty situation. It's just nice to see that you're keep your head up. I do hope you get the new place. Things only seem like they can go up from here... *best of luck your way"
*eyes dart back and forth nervously*