Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Sunday, July 8, 2018
Update (7/8/18)
I wanted to update everyone since my last entry was a bit dark and bleak.
I am really doing fine everyone! Don't worry about me!
Right now I'm going through a transition as we all do sometimes in between residences. This happens to all of us many times during our lifetimes and it's not what happens to us but how we react to what happens to us that counts. And my reaction to all of this hasn't been one of my more shining moments!
Right now for the past week I have been staying with my dear friend, Curtis Adams at his apartment in Cottonwood Heights, which is actually a subdivision of Midvale, Utah which is about 29.9 miles north of Orem, Utah where I was living since my mother was put into the care facility almost three years ago. It's a beautiful neighborhood and he lives in a nice one bedroom apartment at the Santa Fe Apartments on Highland Drive on 7200 South. I've been sleeping in his very nice recliner in his living room.
I am truly blessed. I have good friends and I have a job, which is a huge blessing to be thankful for. I've been using Airbnb for my housing for the past month and that is what got me down. I feel like this wandering bum, which I'm not. I have the financial means to ensure I'm not out on the streets which is a very good thing!
But there is some hope. I was looking online last week and found a vacancy at the University Gateway Apartments across from UVU; a former tenant is selling his lease (July 2018-August 2019). I planned to return to UVU this fall to finish my degree and so this is a blessing in disguise. Please keep my in your prayers and thoughts that this will work out. My credit score is low but they only require a two month deposit to be accepted (the guy I'm buying the lease from is leaving his deposit, so I only have to pay another $300 out of my pocket to move in, he has already paid July's rent, so I won't have to pay rent until the 1st of August). It's just right down from the University Mall and the bus I would need to get to the Mall to catch the bus to get to my office is right down the street (1/2 block) so it works out perfectly. I'm just praying this all works out.
The challenge is that paying Airbnb rates is cheaper than a hotel, but in June I still paid slightly under what I was paying for rent at my last place which was a struggle, so I can hardly put money aside to save for a place, so this is a real steal of a deal and so I hope this works out. The rent is only $375 a month which includes utilities, Internet and lots of nice amenities. I can finally get back to living under my means and being able to save for a car and return to school part time to finish my degree at UVU and move on with my life and feel some purpose again! Not just working all of the time and then spending the rest sleeping from exhaustion.
I know everyone around me is struggling. We as Americans are living in hard times right now! Everyone has their individual and personal struggles to make ends meet! I know I'm not alone! My friend Curtis is looking for another place because his lease runs out in September and it's a struggle for him; he's paying by himself what I was paying for my portion of the rent on a 2-bedroom apartment with a roommate.
I know it has to do with my attitude. This too shall pass! I need to focus on the good and the blessings in my life. I have a lot to be thankful for! God bless and I'll keep you posted!
I am really doing fine everyone! Don't worry about me!
Right now I'm going through a transition as we all do sometimes in between residences. This happens to all of us many times during our lifetimes and it's not what happens to us but how we react to what happens to us that counts. And my reaction to all of this hasn't been one of my more shining moments!
Right now for the past week I have been staying with my dear friend, Curtis Adams at his apartment in Cottonwood Heights, which is actually a subdivision of Midvale, Utah which is about 29.9 miles north of Orem, Utah where I was living since my mother was put into the care facility almost three years ago. It's a beautiful neighborhood and he lives in a nice one bedroom apartment at the Santa Fe Apartments on Highland Drive on 7200 South. I've been sleeping in his very nice recliner in his living room.
I am truly blessed. I have good friends and I have a job, which is a huge blessing to be thankful for. I've been using Airbnb for my housing for the past month and that is what got me down. I feel like this wandering bum, which I'm not. I have the financial means to ensure I'm not out on the streets which is a very good thing!
But there is some hope. I was looking online last week and found a vacancy at the University Gateway Apartments across from UVU; a former tenant is selling his lease (July 2018-August 2019). I planned to return to UVU this fall to finish my degree and so this is a blessing in disguise. Please keep my in your prayers and thoughts that this will work out. My credit score is low but they only require a two month deposit to be accepted (the guy I'm buying the lease from is leaving his deposit, so I only have to pay another $300 out of my pocket to move in, he has already paid July's rent, so I won't have to pay rent until the 1st of August). It's just right down from the University Mall and the bus I would need to get to the Mall to catch the bus to get to my office is right down the street (1/2 block) so it works out perfectly. I'm just praying this all works out.
The challenge is that paying Airbnb rates is cheaper than a hotel, but in June I still paid slightly under what I was paying for rent at my last place which was a struggle, so I can hardly put money aside to save for a place, so this is a real steal of a deal and so I hope this works out. The rent is only $375 a month which includes utilities, Internet and lots of nice amenities. I can finally get back to living under my means and being able to save for a car and return to school part time to finish my degree at UVU and move on with my life and feel some purpose again! Not just working all of the time and then spending the rest sleeping from exhaustion.
I know everyone around me is struggling. We as Americans are living in hard times right now! Everyone has their individual and personal struggles to make ends meet! I know I'm not alone! My friend Curtis is looking for another place because his lease runs out in September and it's a struggle for him; he's paying by himself what I was paying for my portion of the rent on a 2-bedroom apartment with a roommate.
I know it has to do with my attitude. This too shall pass! I need to focus on the good and the blessings in my life. I have a lot to be thankful for! God bless and I'll keep you posted!
Sunday, July 1, 2018
VLOG 6/8/18
UPDATE: 7/1/18
It's been a little short of a month since this video was recorded and I'm still staying with Airbnb properties having a difficult time finding a place. I could really use your thoughts and prayers right now. It's getting pretty frustrating but I'm keeping the faith and keeping a good attitude about it all. I know something will turn up. This has been a great opportunity to meet new people and kind of like being on an adventure. If you guys out there know of any place (people looking for roommates, etc.) out there let me know. I really would like to find somewhere permanent for a while! At least I'm not homeless! Thankful to friends and family for all their love and support this past month as I've been transitioning and going through a bit of a rough patch, but I know this too shall pass! Love you all!
The Future of the LGTBQ Community (Utah Pride Festival 2018)
An incredible performance by LGTBQ students from
The Performer Studio (https://www.theperformerstudio.com/)
Performing: "You Will Be Found" from "Dear Evan Hansen"
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