Fri Sep 24 2004 - You like me? You really really like me?!
You like me? You really really like me?!
Well I'm a little happier today. And why not, I just got hired as a tutor. They told me that they really liked my application and how I present myself. *nice little self esteem boast there* It's a step closer to being ok finacially. Not enough hours for it to support me, it still helps. Plus what Michelle has, we're almost alright.

For those of you curious, I will be tutoring Philosophy, Engish and History. I hope I really know the crap, otherwise I'm going to be stuck. I just know that someone is going to ask me a question I don't know and I'm going to be so embarrassed. It's like people expect the tutor "to know". So we'll see.

It feels good to be back online, if only at the college. I miss reading the various diaries I read and miss chatting to others. I know the first thing I'm going to do when we finally get a place is hook up the internet.

Speaking of that, we STILL haven't found a place. We thought we'd roomate with this lady named Angie. *in my Chemistry class* It started to break down though. First, she admits her husband isn't in the military, but she's going through a divorce. *strike one* Next, she stands me and Michelle up twice. First she has to "go to court" and can't show us the place. Then she can't show us because she's "stuck in traffic". *those are different days* The final straw was that she didn't pick up when Michelle was calling. Then, we called by blocking the number and *gasp* she picked up. She then says that, "Well I got to sell my house but you can stay with me in 2 years" 2 years!!!! She gots issues.

So now we're back to meeting the asian guy we're supposed to have met last week, but he canceled last minute. So things are up in the air. Though my friend Romero has a dad that says he can help us get a place.

Its surprising that he is helping me. He really isn't a friend, but more like an associate. I never done anything for him yet he seems like really wanting to help. That makes me feel guilty about accepting his help. If he can really help me find a place, I guess I'll treat him out or something.

In other news, my little sister had to go to the doctor to treat a sinus infection. She was coughing up blood or something like that. While she was getting her meds, I decided to go to the supermarket they were at. I see them and my mom don't look to happy to see me. I talk to my sister and she is missing some days of school. Michelle decides to shop. My mom wants to leave and starts to leave. As we're talking, she starts talk about Michelle. I start to defend her and there goes an argument. She leaves and I want to follow her because I need her tax papers for college. I can't leave without Michelle and I tell her to hurry. She doesn't. My mom takes off and I'm mad at Michelle.

One last thing is that I seen Sam. Sam is a christian that hangs out with Claudio and Rebecca. Same church and everything. He has been rather annoying. I guess I started it. He asked how I was doing. I decided that I was just going to say it and see his reaction. Well, he starts to ask all kinds of personal questions and tries to give advice. However, I thought about all the stuff he said already. Plus, he was too idealistic about how the whole thing works. He thinks I should ask my family for help. I try to explain that they try to ask me for help instead. He thinks they're all these great programs out there for people. Well there might be, but only if you have 0 money and don't even live in a motel. You have to stay at the homeless shelter. I went to the Department of Human Assistance. That's the best they could offer. If I had a kid, there is all kinds of assistance. But without one, I'm equiviant to a bum. Any cash assistance is just a loan, unless you have a kid. Anyways, he asks all these questions 2 days in a row and just tells me that I'm being tested by "SATAN" and with faith, God will help me; much like he helped Job. However, he had nothing to say when I asked him why those who are faithful in Africa don't have the same miraculous help. Does God only respond to those in industrial countries? Lemme guess, we're blessed right? God "blessed" America huh? Then why are we so superficial, greedy and do stuff that that smacks in the face of GOD?

I probaly shouldn't have said anything to him. I'm just going to end up being gossiped about. Then that'll turn into someone from that church giving me fake pity. They could tell me "they're sorry to hear about my situation" and they could say, "Let the GOD *the force* be with you". Yet they will do nothing to ensure that. Unless they found out I was related to them. Then ofcourse, that is a different story isn't it.

Obviously, that is my more skeptical side. He caught me during bad timing. I'm not optimistic right now. I'm not seeing how any of this will make me a better christian. These events are turning me away from him, not toward him. Plus, there is more. I dunno. I just feel bitter towards most christians. Most think they know so much. As do most religous people. I guess that's how you are when you think the book you read and base your life off of is from God himself. Maybe it is, but honestly, I'd rather be around *and act like* humanitarians.

Comments (3)

InspirationalBeings (Legacy)
Sounds like you might enjoy your tutoring job- that's great.....I know what you mean about a tutor supposed to be knowing their stuff too- I would be so embarrassed if someone asked me a question and I didn't know the answer lol...I really hope yous get a place soon because I know ur in need of it- don't feel bad if it comes to ur friend's dad helping u out- at least u know u can count on him- hopefully anywho *keeps fingers crossed for you*...I will also pray for you and as far as the whole God thing...I think it's cuz everyone is different and has their own feelings about things...so try and have faith sweetie;)

*hugs*
~Chrissy~
MsAshley (Legacy)
My sweet sweet Angel,
Things will workout you know that they always do and remember to not worry what others think about you negative. I'm always around to talk to and I'll always be here to read your mail and updates on here. Sounds like the family really only wants you for money and nothing else like you are 'the man' again. I know how tough it is the husband lost his job this week and I have to find a very high paying job with benifits or we get kicked out. Two kids and me on the street with him isn't going to be pretty either.
Michelle loves you and that's what matters when your sad, the love you both have for eachother will make up for all the crap you get from others. So much more I wanted to say but now I can't I'll email seperate.
Hugs and kisses your friend
Ashley in NY still(don't worry I'll be out there next year to say hello!)
Niels (Unauthenticated) (Legacy)
So you aren't feeling all yippee yay christian anymore. join the club. it's easy to talk about the glories of God while everything is provided for you and all is well. And when you go to christians to tell them about the shit you are in all you get is some sort of social worker that isn't really there for you anyway, but gives you advise because he/she thinks she is supposed to.
The true believers are people that are walking alone, everyone hates them and spits on them and they have nothing. Yet still they are full of the glory of God.

You and I aren't there. Perhaps we thought we were going to end up over there a few years ago, we were striving for it, but life has made us bitter. The fact is, we don't want a life like that anyway, we are too materialistic, selfish, 'worldly', and yeah, too humanistic. We see how cold and harsh the world really is, how people's minds work and this has made us who we are. too bad we aren't able to change ourselves either, we're just like everybody else.


 
 
 
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