Greetings all,
I live in a low rise apartment with 4 floors. So there are 6 units each floor with the basement holding possibly 4 units. So that means there are 22 units, one of which resides the super.
For some reason I have what I think is a lot of crazy neighbors in a small building.
Last night one lady who has a son was yelling at around 10 pm-ish about how she was locked out of her apartment and I think she couldn't get the super as maybe they were out but she kept yelling and freaking out for about 10 minutes. I don't know if she is being evicted but it did sound like she was able to get into her apartment. And I wonder if she forgot her key, which means being locked out was her fault and she really shouldn't be yelling like a lunatic.
Two weeks ago there was some yelling going on and I heard someone running through the hall and then went outside. Did they do something wrong to the yeller or were they running in fear because there was some verbal spat going on?
Finally we have what I call the Crazy Cat Lady. One day she kept calling for her cat. She would say 'kitty, kitty'. Now as you all know most cats are rather independent and do not come when you call them unless you are offering food. This woman did this one day for at least 10 minutes and again did the same thing. She has been good lately or maybe she just keeps the cat indoors. Earlier on this month, some couple was moving out and I think the night before she was yelling at them because the next day they were arguing. The guy was trying to stay calm but the Crazy Cat Lady kept spewing nonesense. The man was trying to rationalize with her but when it comes to crazy people, you just leave them alone and do not antagonize them.
One day in June I believe the CCL was yelling about how the door to get in was locked and that it shouldn't be locked at 9pm. The south doors are open during the day to get into the building since we do not have a buzzer but they usually close around 9 or 10 by the super usually. The north doors are locked all the time so you would need a key. All I could think was 'why don't you have your key since this wouldn't be a problem'. I don't know about you but usually if I go out, I lock my apartment and so would need my key.
I did get to see what she looks like earlier this month. All I could hear was her voice and so I built up this image of her in my mind. She had a husky, red neck voice. When I saw the Crazy Cat Lady she was just as I envisioned her: possessing a roughed, worn out and beaten looking face, confused looking with a hint of blue eyeliner and a cigarette in her left hand.
There is an old lady on my floor with a hunchback. I thought she was crazy the first time I encountered her but I think she is just a harmless old lady with bad hearing so I wouldn't put her in the same category as these people.
The funny thing though is I can relate, which I'm sure we all can, to these people freaking out. Normally I try not to let myself get out of control like that but I'm sure it happens to the best of us. You think you are in control and making a statement but when you freak out like that you just look silly and out of control.
I also neglected to mention that we had an incident where someone fell off the roof. I don't know the details but thought what the hell is someone doing on the roof?
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Sick of the Economy
Greetings all,
I am still unemployed and am sick to my stomach about my situation. I had a couple of interviews last week but didn't get the job. I had someone call on Monday so if they want an interview, they said they'd call by the end of the week.
I went to talk to an Employment Counsellor and if I want I can try and go back to school for January as part of the Second Career program, which would subsidize my education and living costs. The thing is I still need a job and have no money coming in.
I've applied to some service jobs and haven't heard from anyone yet.
All I want is to find meaningful employment and some money but things are just getting worse and worse. I hope things turn around soon. I am feeling so much despair and anger. It's hard not to take unemployment personally. I'm more then qualified for the jobs I apply to but there is too many of us out there looking for work.
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I found out a few weeks ago that my 'friend' stole my credit card and used it to buy groceries. She is 34 years old and has a 2 year old daughter. She moved back to her family in PEI on July 1 because she was diagnosed with bone cancer. I knew about it then but I didn't call the cops to charge her with theft and I was too upset to confront her about it and deal with the drama of the situation.
I sent her a message the other day and I'm sure she has responded to me by now but I can't bother to read the email. I was disappointed with her and disgusted because I arrived home back in May after visiting her and realized my wallet was missing. She said her daughter probably stole it. Two days later she found some of the contents in her daughter's back pack. The next month I got a statement from my other credit card that I do not use and it was for groceries at the store by her house and on the day my wallet was missing.
I thought it either was her or someone from her daughter's day care who stole my wallet. I thought she was not the type to do something like that and so brought it up and she said she didn't.
I notified the credit card company that I did not make the purchase and eventually I got a copy of the charge and it looked like her hand writing. I got a sample of her hand writing and it matched.
There really is no excuse for this and she knows I was under stress since I didn't hae a job.
I will end up having to look at my inbox at facebook as that's where I sent her the message but depending on her response I will have to contact the police and press charges. I don't think I'd want to be friends with someone like that.
Maybe she was under a lot of stress but you just don't do that kind of stuff to your friends.
I am still unemployed and am sick to my stomach about my situation. I had a couple of interviews last week but didn't get the job. I had someone call on Monday so if they want an interview, they said they'd call by the end of the week.
I went to talk to an Employment Counsellor and if I want I can try and go back to school for January as part of the Second Career program, which would subsidize my education and living costs. The thing is I still need a job and have no money coming in.
I've applied to some service jobs and haven't heard from anyone yet.
All I want is to find meaningful employment and some money but things are just getting worse and worse. I hope things turn around soon. I am feeling so much despair and anger. It's hard not to take unemployment personally. I'm more then qualified for the jobs I apply to but there is too many of us out there looking for work.
I found out a few weeks ago that my 'friend' stole my credit card and used it to buy groceries. She is 34 years old and has a 2 year old daughter. She moved back to her family in PEI on July 1 because she was diagnosed with bone cancer. I knew about it then but I didn't call the cops to charge her with theft and I was too upset to confront her about it and deal with the drama of the situation.
I sent her a message the other day and I'm sure she has responded to me by now but I can't bother to read the email. I was disappointed with her and disgusted because I arrived home back in May after visiting her and realized my wallet was missing. She said her daughter probably stole it. Two days later she found some of the contents in her daughter's back pack. The next month I got a statement from my other credit card that I do not use and it was for groceries at the store by her house and on the day my wallet was missing.
I thought it either was her or someone from her daughter's day care who stole my wallet. I thought she was not the type to do something like that and so brought it up and she said she didn't.
I notified the credit card company that I did not make the purchase and eventually I got a copy of the charge and it looked like her hand writing. I got a sample of her hand writing and it matched.
There really is no excuse for this and she knows I was under stress since I didn't hae a job.
I will end up having to look at my inbox at facebook as that's where I sent her the message but depending on her response I will have to contact the police and press charges. I don't think I'd want to be friends with someone like that.
Maybe she was under a lot of stress but you just don't do that kind of stuff to your friends.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Toronto Fringe Festival
Greetings all,
I am a volunteer this year for the Toronto Fringe Festival. I've been seeing alot of shows these past few days and they have certain free shows for the volunteers as well as comps for the shifts that we do.
There is one play that is about some gay mother getting married. I didn't see it but frankly I am not interested in seeing anything about gays. I don't have a problem with gays but I am just so damn tired of the subject. I know in Canada, homosexuality has been decriminalized 40 years ago, which really isn't a long time. And sure there are still people who aren't comfortable with coming out but I think most people are progressive about this issue.
I'm just tired of some gays thinking it's a big deal to discuss gay issues. I don't know but I feel, like dude I get it your gay, let's move on!
I know in the USA, they are still quite backwards on this issue so maybe they should take the show there where it can generate some controversy.
I don't get the Pride festival either. I'm sure they feel great to declare their sexual orientation considering how repressed they have been but can we just move on already! You've got your civil rights already!
Now I didn't see that show but I'm just basing my opinion on the title and description. Maybe it's funny and interesting. Maybe it's not.
Another show I saw dealt with the topic of women's body issues and talked about plastic surgery, throwing up to maintain weight. This was another subject that I felt was done to death. The performer/writer mentioned at the end that there is a Q & A after the show to talk about this 'sensitive issue'. No offense but this was a sensitive issue back in the 90s (or maybe even earlier) when 90210 did some episode about this.
I just don't understand these writers/performers who take a topic that has been discussed to death and then claim their show is addressing a unique issue, when in reality they are tackling with an issue that has been in the media for decades.
Maybe it could work if things were done in a fresh and innovative way. But in this case, it was not.
Now I saw this show and thought it was super bland. I was glad at least that it was 40 minutes. Maybe the young woman putting on the show thought she was empowering women but I didn't think so. Not all women have body issues. Most people don't like themselves 100% and there is always something one wants to change but most people don't go to the extreme of having surgery, obsessing over diet and exercise and becoming anorexic or bulimic. Those extremes are a sign that the person is sick and has some major issues.
But most of all what was annoying was the show was put on by a skinny bitch. I really wonder what was her experience with this subject because she looks like she is one of those people who are naturally skinny. It's like hearing Paris Hilton talk about the struggles of being poor.
I am a volunteer this year for the Toronto Fringe Festival. I've been seeing alot of shows these past few days and they have certain free shows for the volunteers as well as comps for the shifts that we do.
There is one play that is about some gay mother getting married. I didn't see it but frankly I am not interested in seeing anything about gays. I don't have a problem with gays but I am just so damn tired of the subject. I know in Canada, homosexuality has been decriminalized 40 years ago, which really isn't a long time. And sure there are still people who aren't comfortable with coming out but I think most people are progressive about this issue.
I'm just tired of some gays thinking it's a big deal to discuss gay issues. I don't know but I feel, like dude I get it your gay, let's move on!
I know in the USA, they are still quite backwards on this issue so maybe they should take the show there where it can generate some controversy.
I don't get the Pride festival either. I'm sure they feel great to declare their sexual orientation considering how repressed they have been but can we just move on already! You've got your civil rights already!
Now I didn't see that show but I'm just basing my opinion on the title and description. Maybe it's funny and interesting. Maybe it's not.
Another show I saw dealt with the topic of women's body issues and talked about plastic surgery, throwing up to maintain weight. This was another subject that I felt was done to death. The performer/writer mentioned at the end that there is a Q & A after the show to talk about this 'sensitive issue'. No offense but this was a sensitive issue back in the 90s (or maybe even earlier) when 90210 did some episode about this.
I just don't understand these writers/performers who take a topic that has been discussed to death and then claim their show is addressing a unique issue, when in reality they are tackling with an issue that has been in the media for decades.
Maybe it could work if things were done in a fresh and innovative way. But in this case, it was not.
Now I saw this show and thought it was super bland. I was glad at least that it was 40 minutes. Maybe the young woman putting on the show thought she was empowering women but I didn't think so. Not all women have body issues. Most people don't like themselves 100% and there is always something one wants to change but most people don't go to the extreme of having surgery, obsessing over diet and exercise and becoming anorexic or bulimic. Those extremes are a sign that the person is sick and has some major issues.
But most of all what was annoying was the show was put on by a skinny bitch. I really wonder what was her experience with this subject because she looks like she is one of those people who are naturally skinny. It's like hearing Paris Hilton talk about the struggles of being poor.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Not Always 'On'
Greetings all,
I'm quite annoyed as I was speaking to someone who posted an ad looking for presenters. Since I have improv and stand up experience, I mention that in my cover letter and I got to speak to the person today.
The person thought I was reserved and was expecting someone more gregarious. This is not the first time I met or talked with someone who expected that someone in comedy to be more outgoing.
The reality is, yes I am reserved but I'm not reserved all the time and sometimes enjoy being on stage and being gregarious. I am not always on and I get angry as well because I know I am funny and a good performer but because I am reserved at times, people will just judge me on that.
First of all, I think these people just go on this stereotype of how funny people should be. We are not always outgoing and many of us can be quiet and pensive. I think if I were to be outgoing and joke all the time, I would feel like I am not being myself and not being authentic. I try to be myself and sometimes I am cautious and sometimes I take risks and do strange things.
I'm not going to change who I am but people need to start changing their perceptions of how they think someone should be.
People are always full of surprises so stop having expectations of how you think people should be.
I'm quite annoyed as I was speaking to someone who posted an ad looking for presenters. Since I have improv and stand up experience, I mention that in my cover letter and I got to speak to the person today.
The person thought I was reserved and was expecting someone more gregarious. This is not the first time I met or talked with someone who expected that someone in comedy to be more outgoing.
The reality is, yes I am reserved but I'm not reserved all the time and sometimes enjoy being on stage and being gregarious. I am not always on and I get angry as well because I know I am funny and a good performer but because I am reserved at times, people will just judge me on that.
First of all, I think these people just go on this stereotype of how funny people should be. We are not always outgoing and many of us can be quiet and pensive. I think if I were to be outgoing and joke all the time, I would feel like I am not being myself and not being authentic. I try to be myself and sometimes I am cautious and sometimes I take risks and do strange things.
I'm not going to change who I am but people need to start changing their perceptions of how they think someone should be.
People are always full of surprises so stop having expectations of how you think people should be.
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