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Post by gaseousclay on May 6, 2015 15:14:13 GMT -6
Sometimes I feel like God is playing a big joke on me, given my history with having bad luck. Long story short, I get home lastnight to my apartment and as I walk in I notice the floor is glistening and I hear a dripping sound. Sure enough, when I turned on the light there happened to be a giant hole in the ceiling where a pipe had burst, so there was water all over the kitchen floor and huge chunks of plaster everywhere. To top it off, I had started packing my belongings and it just so happened that my brand new, unworn pair of 3sixteen shadow selvedge jeans were sitting in the direct line of fire. Needless to say, there were chunks of plaster all over the legs. I nearly screamed with anger, but I quickly calmed down and had to tell myself that they were just jeans and nothing to lose my head over. I ended up washing the plaster off under the sink. I guess now I have an excuse to give them a cold soak and finally start wearing them.
I try not to focus on all the bad shit that has happened to me over the years - instead, i've tried putting a positive on every negative, but easier said than done. What about you? Do you ever feel like life constantly takes a steaming dump on you?
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Post by DigDug on May 6, 2015 15:23:09 GMT -6
gaseousclay - I make my living on cramp like this... But I dread every call! Are you a renter or home owner? If your a renter, its a pair of jeans, phone call and some in inconvenience If your the home owner, the jeans are the last thing on your mind... Its, should I get my insurence involved?, should I repair myself, how the hell does Angie's List work, is there going to be mold, etc. Good luck!
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2015 15:33:41 GMT -6
i've heard that plaster fades are epic.
that sucks though...things like that seem to come in waves for me. so maybe you'll have a lull of bad luck for a while now.
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Post by Winterland on May 6, 2015 15:59:37 GMT -6
Sorry to hear. Yes life can suck but what's the alternative?
As they say it makes you appreciate the good times.
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Post by variable on May 6, 2015 16:16:38 GMT -6
Renter's insurance is always a good idea, if you're in an apartment. Boy howdy, do I know what it's like keeping up after a house you own, though. Ugh. Hope you can get it fixed with a minimum of pain.
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Post by gaseousclay on May 6, 2015 20:23:05 GMT -6
Here's a doozy for ya, I got home tonight @ 8:30 and my front door was wide open. Apparently the assholes who were here today forgot that someone still lives here and has valuables out in the open. Luckily, nobody walked off with my stuff. f!@k, this just keeps getting worse and worse.
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Post by gaseousclay on May 6, 2015 20:25:22 GMT -6
gaseousclay - I make my living on cramp like this... But I dread every call! Are you a renter or home owner? If your a renter, its a pair of jeans, phone call and some in inconvenience If your the home owner, the jeans are the last thing on your mind... Its, should I get my insurence involved?, should I repair myself, how the hell does Angie's List work, is there going to be mold, etc. Good luck! I rent since I'm separated. But I agree, it's only a pair of jeans. Aggravating yes, but not the end of the world either |
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Post by DigDug on May 6, 2015 20:29:39 GMT -6
gaseousclay - I make my living on cramp like this... But I dread every call! Are you a renter or home owner? If your a renter, its a pair of jeans, phone call and some in inconvenience If your the home owner, the jeans are the last thing on your mind... Its, should I get my insurence involved?, should I repair myself, how the hell does Angie's List work, is there going to be mold, etc. Good luck! I rent since I'm separated. But I agree, it's only a pair of jeans. Aggravating yes, but not the end of the world either But a very nice pair of jeans at that! I've been wondering how those will look after some wear. Good luck. |
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Post by variable on May 6, 2015 20:29:48 GMT -6
I hated renting. Hope it gets all fixed soon.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2015 0:44:30 GMT -6
Life is full of curveballs. I've received a few unwanted and life altering events over the years. I'm currently renting a 1br apartment after years of home ownership as a result of a rather ugly divorce a couple years back.
I try to remember the good, important stuff. My kids love me, I am in damn good shape for a 45 year old man (I had a bizarre heart scare at 36) and I've got a GF that I'd never have dreamed would be interested in a guy like me. That being said, any of these things could change at any time, depending on the flow of life.
I get pissed off and bitch as much as the next guy but really, the fact that we're all here, on this forum because we're lucky enough to be able to discuss our preferences in denim weave and bitch about our late LD orders and we don't have to wash our one pair of pants in a filthy river or dodge a bullet on the way to get something to eat keeps me in check on the big things. Do I still get pissed when someone cuts me off when I'm on my motorcycle, hell yeah.
The key is figuring out how to handle the emotions and fallout from the big stuff and being able to let go of the little stuff after the flash of anger, sadness or disappointment fades. Adversity and change are ever present in life, there's always another kick in the balls around the corner. Don't forget the amazing shit that happens between the nut kicks though. Statistically speaking, it's a miracle any of us were even born.
OK philosopher hat off......
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Post by gaseousclay on May 8, 2015 6:12:10 GMT -6
Life is full of curveballs. I've received a few unwanted and life altering events over the years. I'm currently renting a 1br apartment after years of home ownership as a result of a rather ugly divorce a couple years back. I try to remember the good, important stuff. My kids love me, I am in damn good shape for a 45 year old man (I had a bizarre heart scare at 36) and I've got a GF that I'd never have dreamed would be interested in a guy like me. That being said, any of these things could change at any time, depending on the flow of life. I get pissed off and bitch as much as the next guy but really, the fact that we're all here, on this forum because we're lucky enough to be able to discuss our preferences in denim weave and bitch about our late LD orders and we don't have to wash our one pair of pants in a filthy river or dodge a bullet on the way to get something to eat keeps me in check on the big things. Do I still get pissed when someone cuts me off when I'm on my motorcycle, hell yeah. The key is figuring out how to handle the emotions and fallout from the big stuff and being able to let go of the little stuff after the flash of anger, sadness or disappointment fades. Adversity and change are ever present in life, there's always another kick in the balls around the corner. Don't forget the amazing shit that happens between the nut kicks though. Statistically speaking, it's a miracle any of us were even born. OK philosopher hat off...... I hear what you're saying. I'm still being dragged through the mud with my separation, so the apartment crap i'm dealing with just adds another layer of frustration. I try to maintain a positive outlook and be thankful for what I have, but easier said than done. I came across this great quote by Dr. Wayne Dyer that gives me perspective on my life: " With everything that has happened to you, you can either feel sorry for yourself or treat what has happened as a gift. Everything is either an opportunity to grow or an obstacle to keep you from growing. You get to choose." Normally i'm not into new agey crap, but he's got a point. Either way, i'm looking at my current situation with my wife and my apartment as a learning experience. |
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2015 11:17:25 GMT -6
Life is full of curveballs. I've received a few unwanted and life altering events over the years. I'm currently renting a 1br apartment after years of home ownership as a result of a rather ugly divorce a couple years back. I try to remember the good, important stuff. My kids love me, I am in damn good shape for a 45 year old man (I had a bizarre heart scare at 36) and I've got a GF that I'd never have dreamed would be interested in a guy like me. That being said, any of these things could change at any time, depending on the flow of life. I get pissed off and bitch as much as the next guy but really, the fact that we're all here, on this forum because we're lucky enough to be able to discuss our preferences in denim weave and bitch about our late LD orders and we don't have to wash our one pair of pants in a filthy river or dodge a bullet on the way to get something to eat keeps me in check on the big things. Do I still get pissed when someone cuts me off when I'm on my motorcycle, hell yeah. The key is figuring out how to handle the emotions and fallout from the big stuff and being able to let go of the little stuff after the flash of anger, sadness or disappointment fades. Adversity and change are ever present in life, there's always another kick in the balls around the corner. Don't forget the amazing shit that happens between the nut kicks though. Statistically speaking, it's a miracle any of us were even born. OK philosopher hat off...... I hear what you're saying. I'm still being dragged through the mud with my separation, so the apartment crap i'm dealing with just adds another layer of frustration. I try to maintain a positive outlook and be thankful for what I have, but easier said than done. I came across this great quote by Dr. Wayne Dyer that gives me perspective on my life: " With everything that has happened to you, you can either feel sorry for yourself or treat what has happened as a gift. Everything is either an opportunity to grow or an obstacle to keep you from growing. You get to choose." Normally i'm not into new agey crap, but he's got a point. Either way, i'm looking at my current situation with my wife and my apartment as a learning experience. Read and learn as much of what inspires you as you can when you're pressed by life. When my heart thing happened at 36, I lost it. Completely. The story is long and unpleasant but I literally thought I was done mentally and physically and I had a wife and two little kids depending on me. I got into meditation, yoga and all different sorts of spirituality. It was what I (and my young family) needed at the time to get through and it worked. I still do some of the things I learned then and others have fallen by the wayside. The whole experience ended up being one of the best things that has ever happened to me yet I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy if that makes any sense. Don't take any shit from anyone about trying to find answers from sources that work for you. Good luck with all the debris around your separation, that's hard stuff. |
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