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Ok...Ive got a little time to do an entry, so I thought I may as well write a little at least!
Yesterday, I luckily sorted out the cashflow problems, so I am a lot less stressed for the time being!!( Thank God: I thought that my head was going to implode or something!!!!)
The first thing that I did (apart from eat) was go to Woolworths, the big department store in the City, to buy some much needed "maintainance materials" includidng a bottom bed sheet(so I dont have to see the scabby mattress underneath my sleeping bag), some bleach wipes, and some Raid spray.
So, I went on the rampage, wiping the bedframes, skirting boards, blinds, windowframes, desks...etc. It was absolutely disgusting! I actually believe that the person/s that "lived" in there before I did NEVER aquainted the place with any kind of cleaning substance!! I must have used at least 25 of the 50 bleach wipes alone in that 1 sweep!!! And they were all completely filthy!!
Then, I "raided" the room well and truly, spraying the skirting boards, blinds, any cracks in the walls, the window frames, and of course...the matresses!! I think I went a bit spray-happy or something, as I managed to use the entire can, but I dont care, as I would rather have fly killing fumes in the back of my throat for a month, than have any unwelcome nasties staying for free!!!! We actually called the landlady and asked her if she waould change the mattresses for us, as we have a sneaky suspicion that there are things living in there, and she agreed, but I dont know when she will or if she will actually do this!
Luckily, my bed doesnt seem to be too badly effected, as I think my insect repellant permiated sheet is fending the nasties away, but poor Marie is under siege from them!!! So, for now at least, all the clothes and things like that are staying firmly in the cases, just in case!!
At least if it doesnt get sorted, its only for a month so we can move out when Christmas is over!!
Anyhow... The job front seems to be looking a bit brighter, as the interview I went on yesterday called me last night and told me that I had a second round interview, which is an all day trial, which is great, tomorrow. And also, I had a call this morning, asking if I could go to an interview today, which I have just been to, ans they asked me to go back for a trial tomorrow, but of course I have to go to the other one, so I arranged it for Monday. (I didnt tell them the real reason, of course!)
They are both with swanky PR places, doing face to face promos, which isnt my dream career or anything, but is better than nothing, and is much easier and more fun than fruit picking!! As long as I make some cash....
If they both fail, I also have another trial next Thursday lined up for a proffessional fundraiser, so...I hope that at least one of them turns out ok!!!
Im off now to do a little shopping (the essentials- shampoo etc. I cant affors to do any of the real shopping stuff!!! :( ) Its bloody roasting though, and Im really tired, so I will have to take my time to push my way through the crowds on George Street. (one of the main streets).
Right, well I shall update this thing again soon! Hope that everybody is ok!
Dont forget to keep in touch!!! XXXXXXXXXX
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