This is a weekly blog post that I'm calling Apartment Hell Life. I've mentioned a few times some of the crazy things that go on in and around my apartment complex in the past 25 years that we've lived here and people keep telling me I should write a book. But instead of a book, I've decided to share the crazy things that have happened in and around my apartment complex in the last 25 years here in a weekly blog post.
On Monday I was walking the dog and I was doing what I usually do when I get to the steps. I stop, and look up and down the street for off-leash dog, people fighting or gang members looking like they might shoot the place up before I step down and walk down the street. This lady saw me standing there and asked if I was alright. I said yeah, I'm just scanning the street for stray dogs, people with guns or any domestic disputes before I walk my dog down the street. She said, "Well, maybe I won't rent that apartment across the street." LOL
My daughter and I were just laughing the other day because she saw me scanning the street that way and I laughed and said I stand there scanning the street like The Terminator before I step down the step and walk the dog. My daughter agreed with me and said I kinda do look like that and she's seen me do it.
My daughter and I were just laughing the other day because she saw me scanning the street that way and I laughed and said I stand there scanning the street like The Terminator before I step down the step and walk the dog. My daughter agreed with me and said I kinda do look like that and she's seen me do it.
I didn't realize I was standing there, slowly scanning the street like The Terminator. I think that's kinda funny.
Can you believe it was another quiet week? I can't either. But it was.
The high this week was 74F/23C
The low this week was 40F/4C
So that's it for this week's Apartment Hell Life! Be sure to come back next week for more.
A wise habit to maintain. Even the actual Terminator would be a bit nervous going out in your neighborhood.
ReplyDeletelol He probably would.
DeleteHooray for quiet weeks. I would be scanning too.
ReplyDeleteNo doubt. Have to now a days.
DeleteIt probably was a quiet week because you've finally gone all Terminator. They fear you now 😂.
ReplyDeleteOn a side note, you probably saved that woman a lot of trouble LOL.
They should fear me. I'll be back.
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Hi, Mary!
ReplyDeleteA quiet week is a refreshing change of pace in your neck of the woods, dear friend. Take all you can get, because it might be a long hot summer. I can picture you assessing the situation up and down the block before emerging to walk my buddy Falcor. It's a shame you need to do that, but necessary. It seems ironic that the woman who noticed you proceeding with extreme caution and decided not to rent the apartment across the street might have been a nice person and a law abiding citizen. the kind you'd want as a neighbor.
Have a safe and happy week ahead, dear friend Mary!
Who knows. You can never tell about people sometimes.
DeleteYou should scan the street before going out! You live in a crazy neighborhood. One day there will be an On Patrol Live crew there and I bet they will visit your area.
ReplyDeleteThat would be cool.
DeleteThat is so funny, but good for you! Stay safe, Mary.
ReplyDeleteI catch myself doing it now. It's just habit.
DeleteSeems you saved that renter from making a terrible mistake.
ReplyDeleteMost likely.
DeleteI love that you are making a conscious choice of looking out into the neighborhood like the terminator. I told a friend that the police were circling the block and a helicopter was searching for someone overheard and he was like, 'Wow, really?! I was like 'yup, just a typical day in the neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteIt's always crazy when the helicopter shows up.
DeleteHere's to quiet weeks!
ReplyDeleteHopefully next week will be another one.
DeleteThe lady who spoke to you was probably glad she did, as she discovered the area wasn't as respectable as she thought. Always a good idea to ask the neighbours a few questions before you move in somewhere new!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely.
DeleteHa ha love that Terminator reference. You need a Terminator around there to clean things up. :)
ReplyDeleteWe sure do.
DeleteYay for a quiet week! Let's hope it lasts.
ReplyDeleteI hope so.
DeleteI love it, but it's a shame that you have to scan the area. Too bad about the renter. It sounds like she would have made a good neighbor. Glad it was a quiet week for you.
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Maybe but you never know about people.
DeleteAnother quiet week, what's going on out that way?!?! I don't blame you for doing the thorough scan, safety first!
ReplyDeleteHopefully this week will be quiet too.
DeleteOMG... you made me laugh out loud! That's so funny about the woman wanting to rent the place across the street. Now, if you had the Terminator with you, you wouldn't have to worry so much! Glad things have been quiet!
ReplyDeleteIt is kinda funny. I feel bad for anyone needing to rent around here.
DeleteI hope the quiet week continues ...
ReplyDeleteStay safe.
All the best Jan
I hope so too.
DeleteI would definitely be looking out before stepping too far from my door too!
ReplyDeleteJust seems like the thing to do around here.
DeleteHope your week is safe.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe.
Thank you.
DeleteAlways a good move to see what's going on out there! I hope it's another good week!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I hope so too.
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ReplyDeleteHopefully you will have a run on quiet weeks.
ReplyDeleteI hope so too.
DeleteYou have a great habit, Mary! Everyone should scan their surroundings no matter where they live! Good to do when going to your car in the parking lot, too.
ReplyDeleteOh absolutely.
DeleteI'm happy to hear you had a quiet week. 🤗
ReplyDeleteIt was nice but never stays around for long.
DeleteLol, like terminator, quite the sight
ReplyDeleteI thought it was funny.
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