No. Not this kind. Thanks. Already got this kind.
So, not only am I unemployed and apparently unemployable, even by temp agencies…
Now, apparently, my old, ugly, decidedly uninteresting car is worthy of breaking into.
6 a.m.
My doorbell is buzzing.
It’s my nice neighbor come to tell me she found the back passenger seat window of my car has been smashed.
I walk out to see why someone would do this thing.
Apparently because some moron needs to rummage through the trash on the front passenger floor, throw it in the back seat, and go through the glove box.
No, idiot criminals of Fresno, I do NOT keep valuables in my car. No, idiot criminals of Fresno, I do not HAVE valuables. I am probably WAY more broke than you are.
And now, thanks to you, I have to figure out how I can cover the deductible for the insurance on my aging car so I can repair the window that you destroyed; a window you destroyed to get NOTHING.
Hm… unless you got into my trunk and fucked around. Not that there’s anything worth having there, either, but hey… maybe you really wanted that case of drinho soymilk that I’ve been too lazy to carry upstairs for a week or two.
I’ll go check on that.
GDMFSOBPOSAHRB petty criminals!
May the fleas of a thousand camels infest your nether regions.
Jesus, I’m pissed. Why MY car? You can’t tell the car of a person who has nothing at all?
So, now I have no life… no love… no job… no money… debt piled up so high I can’t see past it… no relief in sight… and now I have unwanted primitive air conditioning in my car.
I have no idea how I’m going to pay to get this fixed. NO fucking clue.
At least the day can’t get any worse, right?
Update - 9:50 a.m. Ok, so my insurance deductible for this is less than what a new window would cost, but I don’t even have that. So… if you feel sorry for me, click this and give me a dollar…
And if you’re in Fresno, the lovely, gorgeous, wonderful, very kind friend Solitaire, has set up a “Save The Joy” effort… She’ll be tending bar at The Starline on Tuesday, August 12. Show up, buy drinks, tip her, and I get to pay for my car window! See how this works? I’ve volunteered to be her barback/slave for the evening, because I should work for my charity handouts… so we’ll see if that’s going to fly with the powers that be. If nothing else, I’ll be there, cheering her on in her bartending efforts. (And she’s just way cute anyway.) So… yeah.
I’m not proud. I can’t afford to be anymore. Give me a handout. I SWEAR I’ll be grateful and bless you for it.
Second edit 12:19pm Ok. Just in case anyone is wondering, no I do NOT spend my days sitting in front of the computer. I just happen to be doing that today because I’ve been doing job searches and job applications online. It is really surprising the amount of time this takes, especially when they require you re-enter ALL your resume info for EVERY single job for which you’re applying. Time consuming. Tedious. A little depressing. Can you BLAME me for watching the email and checking the comments that come through on my blog in between searches and applications?
Wish me luck, people. I just really, truly want to be in the position that little things like today don’t throw me off so drastically. If you know if anyone is hiring, send ‘em my way, or me theirs. Being gainfully employed would put a COMPLETELY different perspective on the events of my morning. It would just be another thing to take care of and get fixed rather than the choice between the phone bill, the food bill, the insurance payment, or the power bill.
I know it won’t last forever. I’m hoping it won’t last another day or so.
The GOOD news is, my shower is fixed, so it isn’t constantly running. Joe, the maintenance guy, was very nice, and I am grateful to him. See? The day’s getting better already. I can shower now. And be NOT smelly.
Onward!
July 31st, 2008 - 7:05 am
Dang
well i hope it gets better!
July 31st, 2008 - 7:58 am
Oy…. stupid thieves… a pox be upon them.
July 31st, 2008 - 8:12 am
I’m sorry I had to be the bearer of bad news this morning. I’ll help take out any dumb ass that touches your car….
bring it BIATCHES!!!!!
GRRRRRRRRRr
P.S. I
July 31st, 2008 - 9:03 am
Sounds like you need to get away for the weekend and relax… camping???
I’m sorry honey and I think we should plan an event to help you along the way… what do ya think?
July 31st, 2008 - 9:10 am
That’s terrible! I’ve had that happen to me and it’s just infuriating. Someone does a stupid act like breaking into your car and you’re left for days trying to deal with their stupidity.
I hope today is better than yesterday and that an answer to this problem is presented to you.
July 31st, 2008 - 11:19 am
I have a flyer all ready when the powers that be say yes….
and you know I have some cizash for ya- and how many damn times do I have to say- hey come over and knock I cook all the time!
I’ll help anyway I can to get you through this
maybe we need a Gilmore Girls Marathon- always makes me smile!
July 31st, 2008 - 11:23 am
I see your wings were in the car - good thing they didn’t take those!!! I had someone do the same thing to my car once and they took my umbrella. ANd it wasn’t even raining.
L..*
July 31st, 2008 - 11:46 am
I love you!!!
July 31st, 2008 - 11:51 am
We attempted to make a donation, but when we clicked the button, we received an error message saying, “We were unable to decrypt the certificate id.” If you’re serious about accepting donations, please let us know when you get the button fixed. We hope the rest of the week goes better for you.
July 31st, 2008 - 2:38 pm
Wow. How ridiculous. That sucks for you. I hope things start to go better soon! Good luck with the fund raising and good luck with the job hunt! ((hugs))
July 31st, 2008 - 3:29 pm
It always seems to get worse before it gets brighter. It will get brighter ~ soon! Hang in there.
July 31st, 2008 - 3:57 pm
The donation button worked fine for me. I hope things get better soon! You deserve so much more!
July 31st, 2008 - 4:36 pm
OUCH!!!! Hope things turn for the better and brighten up!!! HHNT! ((HUGS))
July 31st, 2008 - 7:59 pm
Sorry that you’re having these troubles - these days. It’s not right. Please take care of you. I hope you can have that window fixed very soon! (I love the “privative air conditioning” comment!)
July 31st, 2008 - 11:20 pm
It’s sad that these things happen, to good people.
The unfortunate part about us as humans is that as soon as we think we’ve seen it all, when we know for a fact that it couldn’t possibly get any worse for us… it does.
On the bright side, you have a roof over your head, a number of friends and family that love you, and most of all, you haven’t resorted to breaking into older model cars that have nothing in them to take.
August 1st, 2008 - 9:09 am
People are vile, and vandals and thieves are worse. I hate those days when you can’t take one more thing … and then one more thing happens. Things will get better. Stay strong and plot vengeance. It doesn’t matter whom against — the important thing is that you feel better.
August 2nd, 2008 - 12:11 pm
I hate punkass thieves. I hate graffiti punks. I hate anyone who would hurt Joy.
But mostly I hate being brokeass broke.
Come out to the Tower tonight…I’m buyin’ the drinks for you…
August 3rd, 2008 - 1:22 am
Sorry I missed your B-day (I was surfing in San Diego….and I think I may have caused an earthquake),
and I will be in Nebraska on the Joy Drink-athon. I will leave a donation with Lecram.
And I will send bad juju to the fool who broke your window.