Tomorrow I have to apply for food stamps. It is required of me as a VISTA to use the programs that my clients have to access to make it financially. I have to sit down and figure out my income and outgo. With having to keep up payment on the LYH as well as paying my rent here, this is going to be a struggle. Not unlike the clients that our programs service, I will have to juggle to make it work.
The furnished room that I have found is working out very well. Although it does not have cooking facilities I have gotten permission to cook at work. That way I can cook meals and divide them up to freeze and eat during the week. My landlady has provided me with a small college dorm fridge. When I can I will purchase a small microwave. There are a couple of plates, cups, and some cutlery here in the room. That will be a big help. I have had to buy a can opener but that is the most. Wish I could find another George Foreman grill! That is my favorite way to cook at home.
As I said in an earlier post, the neighborhood is a mixture of people and conditions. I do believe that my landlady keeps such nice rooms to compensate for the surrounding conditions. I have a small deck at my front door to sit out if I like. I have a nice view of an incredibly messy neighbor's yard...lol. I must admit that it brings things back into focus. Living in the older part of town does involve living with all types of people. My co-workers suggested that I not walk around the neighborhood alone again. Personally, I did not see anything that would be of any concern. However, I will be cautious.
I have to make this year work for me. I have to apply what I have learned about making ends meet in the last three years to my new situation. I will document that here for you, my partners in making it on less in small town America. Talk to you later.
Sign me, Making Adjustments, M
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