Glory ,'Potential'
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If he wants to move to CA he needs to have more of a plan than finding a free place to stay.
THANK YOU. When he first messaged, I pointed out that his profile says LA, but I'm in SD. He just said he needs somewhere in CA while he gets settled. HUGE RED FLAGS - like, there's not even a job lined up? No sir, sorry, but I'm not down with you couchsurfing while you find yourself.
Also, Epic, don't let him use your address for job hunting.
You do not have to feel in the least bit bad! Also, "his mom told him to ask again"? In his twenties? Nope.
Southern California is a very difficult area to get started in, so yeah, if he doesn't have a really good plan he'll get eaten alive.
On another topic altogether: About a year an a half ago a Starbucks opened in DC, right on the line to my MD town. (My hippie dippy town does not make chains welcome, thankyouverymuch.) In the past two weeks two independent local coffee shops have announced a closing.
I'm not happy, and I hardly ever drink coffee anymore.
That sucks, Sparky. I hate when that happens.
Oh no, Sparky, which ones?? My bff no longer lives just a few blocks from the metro (they're near Fort Totten now) but still super sucky.
La Mano and Capital City Cheesecake.
I got out of bed with a long list of things to do, after doing one thing in bed: Making reservations to go to Houston for an old friend's birthday. Spent much time reading Natter instead.
I often host friends or friends of friends at my house, but always as a guest, not a roommate, or Airbnb or whatever. Partly legal (it's miiiiiine is not a bad position), partly selfish/lazy. I don't have to clear out drawers or closets.
I need to do a will. My last one was ages ago. And clean out closets. And figure out if I can really do the Houston thing. Regular guest here has a pet sitting gig the exact same time. I'm annoyed though I have no right to be.
Epic, stand your ground. Your house, your right to decide who can stay there.
Suzi, Lee, and -t, have a wonderful time on vacation! I'll be in Vegas the 21st-23rd.
No improvements here with the sibs or my kid. DH and I want to run away and join the circus or something.
Ugh, I'm sorry. The Keys are closer to the circus. Rum runners and merlot for everyone!
Epic, stand your ground. Your house, your right to decide who can stay there.
Most recent response included "sorry for your loss", so apparently playing the Mom card worked.
I wish him the best and all, but no.
Rum runners and merlot for everyone!
It's good to have a plan!