Not been my week!

[gothams3rdrobin]

So, not only did I miss out on Hairspray tickets on Thursday (ah well), I've also been having a few disappointments on the house-hunting front.

Went to see a flat yesterday afternoon, a few blocks up the street from Rowan's school; not ideal, as it was a first-floor flat rather than a ground-floor, and the kitchen was rather on the small side. Other than that, it was alright, aside from the fact that it came furnished - and I already have my own furniture. Council properties don't come furnished, y'see, so I had to sort that out when I moved in. I was hoping the landlord would be willing to put the furniture in his next investment, and possibly even lower the rent accordingly, but nope. *sigh*

So I was feeling quite despondant after that, 'cause the place was in an absolutely ideal location. Whined at Mel and Will a little over text (had to buy some calltime first, but that did leave me with seven days unlimited texts so I didn't mind) then bumped into my Dad on the bus home. He wasn't as sympathetic - well, he was initially sympathetic, but quickly became dismissive of the subject :-p

Talked to Mel online yesterday evening, and she reminded me of a good website for house searches and I found a place that looks ideal. Made sure I got up early this morning to call them when they opened - only to be told that, while the place is still available, there's been some kind of personal emergency and the landlord has asked for it to be put on hold for the time being! *facepalm* They've taken my details so they can call me when it's back on again, but argh!!! Not happy!

*sigh* Right, gotta drag an unwilling eight-year-old to the supermarket now....

Comments

[moonanstars.livejournal.com]

*hugs* sorry the housing thing is being rough. I hear ya on the unwilling kid and the supermarket though. Me and Liam have to do that later and I know it'll take a small bomb to roust him.

[gothams3rdrobin.livejournal.com]

Thanks hon. Yeah, it was tricky as he hadn't even bothered to get dressed yet and was adamant he wanted to eat before we went out *sigh* I told him we were grabbing a bite at the supermarket's café, but that wasn't good enough for him.

Still, managed to get him ready to go after a couple of "Where are you? I'm at the bus stop" calls from his grandmother, who was waiting for us :-p

Does Liam like the Pokémon? Rowan's got that new game, Heartgold, and he insisted on taking his Pokéwalker with us today. It ended up in my pocket somehow!

[moonanstars.livejournal.com]

he likes the cartoon but right now he's into all the Mario stuff on his DS so that darn thing goes with us everywhere lol

[gothams3rdrobin.livejournal.com]

Heh - annoying isn't it! He wants every game that comes out, and also the players guidebook!

[moonanstars.livejournal.com]

yes exactly lol and it's like gee no you can't have a game every week sorry

[gothams3rdrobin.livejournal.com]

Oh Grist yes! He wanted me to buy him Lego Indiana Jones 2 for his Wii last week!

[moonanstars.livejournal.com]

and then we have his granny who ignores any instructions not to buy him games and toys every week so then he things he'll get them

[gothams3rdrobin.livejournal.com]

Oh man! *sympathy* My own Nan tends to spoil him when we're out and about - mostly because she's wanting to buy me something and, being eight, he gets jealous ;-)

He tried it on in the supermarket today, wanting "a little toy", but both Mam and I gave a big hell no to that ;-D

[aprilmay430.livejournal.com]

I'm really sorry. *hugs* Hope you can find something soon.

[gothams3rdrobin.livejournal.com]

I'm really really hoping I get to look at this place - it looks great.