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Tue, 11-09-2004 - 10:50am
Hi all, i am still breathing. I have decided to not move after all to connecticut for lots of reason, I can't go into here. I am tired, lonely and alone, in this big city. I like VA , but really not the city or maybe it perhaps i don't have a job or rountine as of yet. I did get an interview with a agency in Portsmouth ,Va, they are willing to do relocation assistance as well as assisting in getting a apt. for the dog and i. I am not going to get excited about this, because we all knows what happens. I don't want a repeat of the last 3 weeks. If this job falls through , then I am speaking with the landlord to move me to another safe apt. or i will end the lease. The neighbor is crazy , and simply don't feel safe living there. i sleep on the floor , no furniture and it has been an adventure. I want my life and rountine. The city is easy to get around in and easy to find things. That is me and take care. gracemae59
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In reply to: gracemae59
Tue, 11-09-2004 - 11:00am

{{{{{{{Gracemae}}}}}}}

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Registered: 02-15-2004
In reply to: gracemae59
Tue, 11-09-2004 - 11:25am
Hang in there Gracemae, sometimes when we reach a level we can't fall below - there is a certain comfort in that. You can only go up from here! I am in a similar situation, and honestly - I wish I didn't have all this furniture and stuff, I would be gone by now! I am so anxious to get my daughter back home to Oklahoma, and to be back near Jen, I considered leaving without everything. But, I have made enough mistakes and I know for certain that would be another. I want to put my little dogs and my daughter and a couple suitcases in the car and get the heck out of here! I need to practice patience.

I can't wait to get back into a routine again, and have a normal regular life again. So many times I thought my life was boring and too "normal" for years I fealt like that, well, I got the excitement I was looking for! I can't believe that I am saying this - but I can't wait to get back to work! Hugs and prayers to you (((Gracemae))) Sandra

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Registered: 02-15-2004
In reply to: gracemae59
Tue, 11-09-2004 - 11:29am


Well, hold on, it does get better.

Hugs!

 


Hugs,


Sebastian


 


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Registered: 06-24-2003
In reply to: gracemae59
Tue, 11-09-2004 - 4:34pm
Hi Gracemae,

I used to live in Virginia Beach, while stationed in Norfolk at the Naval Base, many of my friends were stationed in Portsmouth.

I think if you hang in there, you will really like it. I am sorry you are not able to move but Viginia is a great place to live once you get settled.

There should be all kinds of jobs near the military bases and forts.

People are always coming and going. You are near the beach and they used to have The Hershy Bar, a lesbian bar that everyone went to. There are bazillians of lesbians there too because of the military. Some stay there after they get out of the military.

I felt like I was on vacation the whole time except that I had to go to work to pay for my eternal vacation, lol.

Are you trying to work as a therapist? I forget. But, maybe you can get a job for the military since they hire civilians for some of those positions at the Veterans Administration as well as the military bases.

You will make friends very quickly as the military is the best way to meet people and make friends. Many of them live far away from home so they make friends fast and are very loyal people. You can usually find rent and cars at great prices because some people are coming and going to different bases or forts or deploying to squadrons and ships. They need to get things sold and so keep the prices right and it keeps passing around like that.

Some of the military people like me, buy homes or condos for investments then rent them out when they move. They need to keep them lived in and cared for.

Working around the military you will find commradre like you have never imagined before in your life.

It will be like an extended family and people will help you out like you cannot imagine.

They take care of their own, even if you are a civilian.

Keep us posted. I hope all goes well.

I think you can get out of that lease legaly because of the condition of the place.

Call a realator and see if they can point you in the right direction.

Hugs,

Laurie
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Registered: 12-16-2003
In reply to: gracemae59
Tue, 11-09-2004 - 5:08pm

Hey Laurie,


Can you recommend a good lesbian bar in Virginia Beach?

Kim
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Registered: 09-29-2003
In reply to: gracemae59
Tue, 11-09-2004 - 10:10pm
(((((((((Hugs Grace))))))))).. Hang in Hon, as you are doing it seems, and you got some great advice /info from Laurie.. Geez Sounds like a place I might like to visit..
Whispering to angels to swiftly come let you know somehow, they are lifting you gently to where you need to be to feel comfortable..
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