What a Month.

[riptide]

I know I don't post very often. But what a month. Between the Fires in Colorado being a mile or so from the house and my being in D.C. and unable to help my girlfriend with it. And massive storms in D.C. ripping apart 100ft trees and knocking out power for a few day At my Moms house In Fort Washington. Now when I get home My 16 year old Daughter tells me She want to live with me so I say yes which let to a week long fight with my girlfriend who was not happy with that. So I had to tell her to deal with it or move out Family comes first. She got over her self and is staying we will see how long it will last. I just found out my mom is getting a divorce from my step dad who will not get treatment for his PTSD and has become Mentally abusive. Oyi now I have to Drive to Poteau Oklahoma to get my daughter next month and then go back to D.C. to help pack up my Mom in September. All while looking for a new Job Because Being on job attached unemployment for 4 months out of the year will not pay the bills any more.

I almost for got My up stairs Neighbor flooded my apartment twice in one month as the landlord was replacing the ceiling she flooded it again found out is is a drunk that passes out and forgets to shut of the bathroom sink. So i need more drywall replaced and new carpet pads in the hallway. During all this I became Glad I am a pipe Smoker it is the one stress reliever left to me as I am broke and out of Whiskey. I am so looking forward to my camping trip this weekend 3 days in the Colorado Mountains with good Friends and good tobacco. ::

 

[lordnoble]

Dude. That sucks. I'm sending better vibes your way.
-Jason

 

[photoman13]

Sorry man. Hopefully the worst is over. Cherish the time with your daughter. That's a silver lining out of all this.

 

[wnghanglow]

Where is poteau? I might live close to your daughter I live in Oklahoma city. And yes this is quite the month, sit down, have a smoke, and remember you can only do one thing at a time, and you can't change some things. It will make life a lot easier.

 

[nsfisher]

The only thing I see out of that entire post is that you get your Daughter to live with you. That in itself, makes up for the world of other things mate. Everything else is "Cosmetic". Develope a good relationship with her and enjoy life.

 

[riptide]

thanks everybody.

Where is poteau?

near the Arkansas Border near Ft.Smith.
I am Stoked to have my Daughter living with me we where close when she was little looking forward to getting to know her again.

 

[hobie1dog]

Wow, you may have to start smoking some of that organic weed to overcome all that tension in your life. Normal pipe baccy just won't cut it.

 

[riptide]

Wow, you may have to start smoking some of that organic weed to overcome all that tension in your life. Normal pipe baccy just won't cut it.

I have plenty of that stuff in the house I just don't smoke it. Don't even like it.

 

[wnghanglow]

I have been to fr. Smith plenty of times! So I know the area your talkin about. Probably have been to your daughter's town I just don't remember it. Used to deliver medical equipment out that way, small world we live in. At least the hard month is over with, look forward to the next month of moving your daughter in with you!

 

[mrenglish]

Just take things one day at a time, brother.

 

[taerin]

Sounds like you got your work cut out for you, shut everything down and just find that job quick, it is your only hope! I feel for ya as someone who's been struggling trying to get his first foothold in unemployment, who has relied on his family far too much to get by and can't wait to get into a position to start paying them back for their extreme kindness.

 

[riptide]

Amen.

 

[bigmike]

One step at a time, time helps heal all.......