Who is This Chick?

A lady at my church gave me these photos from the September Essence magazine. She wanted me to see my twin.

I've never posted a pic of me on my blog because I embarrassed about my situation, but she looks just like me, just thinner. I want to know her name.

Pink Shirt Guy

I drove by "Pink Shirt Guy" today. That's what I'm going to call him since I didn't get a name. He was wearing a pink smock for Breast Cancer month. And it was a cute pink too--like fushia. LOL.

But, I drove by and he was there peddling his products. I wanted to stop, but I think it would have been weird, so I just drove by. It's strange how something like just meeting a guy and him flirting affects a person. I had to pray for strength because the flirt in me wanted to come out strong. But, I had to beat back that fleshly desire. And I'm fasting too--I've made that mistake before and I DON'T WANT TO GO BACK!!  OMG!!!!  I need to keep it moving and I thank God for the strength to keep it moving!!!

I Want One of Those

I was working in Washington today and I stopped at a gas station to get some water. I see this black guy setting up a table and he was talking to another guy. Apparently he was selling something. As I was getting ready to leave he waved me over. I did not get out the car. I am not in the position to just be buying random stuff #debtfree.  So I stayed put and he walked over. I told him that I was working. He said he was selling some type of car wash cleaner and we chatted briefly. He then told me to stop by later and he kept saying it. And he complimented my smile #typicalsalesman.  I left with the intent of NOT going back. But dag was he CUTE!! I mean, he was EXACTLY how I like 'em.

I started to go back just to flirt. BUT THAT'S NOT WHERE I AM IN MY LIFE RIGHT NOW!!

I don't care how cute you are, it's not worth it. I know flirting may seem innocent, but I don't even have time for that right now.

Dag, but I wanted to. I still want to. At least to go take a pic for this blog post, but you know....God is good to me and not even a cute guy is going to get in my way! So, Satan, the Lord rebuke you!! In Jesus Name, Amen.

As I was driving, I started telling God that I want one of those. He is the type of man that I like and he is the type of man that I want--physically, that is. I have no idea what type of person he is but he really tickled my flesh. I haven't had a CUTE guy like that compliment me in a long time.

What does that say about me?

God, you gotta help me out!!!!!!

Am I Being Scammed?

I found a cute 2 bedroom home on craiglist for rent for $455. Usually when I see these ads, I know its too good to be true and I ususally just look and keep going, but this ad actually had someone's name listed as the contact person so I contacted.  This person said this:

Hello,

Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my house. Yes the house is still available for rent and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the house now that we are not around. Myself and my wife just traveled to California for a program called Joyce Meyer Ministries.We will be away for 4 to 5 years or more that is why I have made up my mind to put up my house for rent to whom ever that will take good care of it.  However,Our initial plan was to sell the house  but it was not successful because the Realtor inflated the price which made it difficult for me to sell before leaving the States so never mind if you see the for sale sign in front of the house, It has already been taken off the market as for sale so there is no need to contact any Realtor.
Also how long do you intend to stay? How soon do you intend to move in?

FEATURES AND AMENITIES: Laundry, Electric Range, Electric Heat, Master Bedroom, Playground, Car Park,Fireplace, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, security alarm, Pets Friendly, Refrigerator, Washer / Dryer.

DETAILS ABOUT THE HOUSE
Number of bedrooms: 2
Number of bathrooms:1
Rental price: $455 per month and security Deposit is $450(Security Deposit is Refundable) Utilities included in monthly rent.
Pets are Welcome.
Below is the address to the house:
5350 E William, Decatur, IL 62521

You can get back to me so i can forward you the rent questionnaire i would want you to fill  out.

Regards

First red flag was this I though Joyce Meyer Ministries was in Fenton, Mo. But, I didn't say anything, I replied:

Thank you for responding. I work as a contract employee for the state of Illinois--Illinois Department of Revenue as a Tobacco Compliance Specialist. I travel around central Illinois completing assigments that are sent to me. Currently, I live with a roommate in a 2BR apt, however, since I work from home I need more space to set up an office.  I'm currently attending Financial Peace University and my only debt is my student loan. I mention that because I was initially interested in buying a home, but in working the steps suggested by Dave Ramsey, I want to pay off my student loan and build up a substantial cash base before purchasing a home. I'm estimating that my student loan can be paid off in 2-4 years and then I want to save up maybe 30-40% to purchase a home. I WANT to be DEBT FREE, so that is my plan. 

I am also in school at UIS working on pre-requisites for a Master/Ph.D program and I'm paying cash for my tuition, so that is an additional expense. 

My take home pay is around $3600-$4000 depending on how much I work.  I can send you a copy of my contract that details my income for verification purposes.

It's great that you are working with Joyce Meyer Ministries. I went one of her conferences a few years ago and I watch her on TV :-)

I can move at anytime and would hope to do so before it gets cold. Please let me know what information you need from me.  THANKS!!

I drove by the house to see it and sure enough there was a realtor sign in the front. But then I got another email with all of the pictures and an application. The application did not ask for my social security number, so I was okay with that. But, I did send my contract with it which was a mistake because I forgot my contract had my social security number on it. Now I have to monitor my credit report. OMG. 

But, I decided to call realtor and the realtor did not have the listing on their website. So I was wondering if for sure this person was telling the truth. 

My credit is not horrible, but it's not so good either. We will see how this pans out.

 

Repentent Heart

I wasn't a good steward and I'm ashamed. God forgive me, please!!! When I was the apartment manager I didn't take full advantage of that. I got lazy and I used my work as an excuse not to take care of someone else's property. Father, forgive me. God gave that to me and I squandered it and now I am yet again homeless. Father, forgive me for being foolish!!

House Hunting

I went to see a cute little house today. It was cute on the outside and old on the inside. It was cheap $525 a month. It didn't have a shower. I NEED a shower. So, I'm still looking. I know God will provide!!

2 Hour Interview

I applied for a Public Adminstration Specialist in April 2013. I got a letter in the mail inviting me for an interview. I called, scheduled it and just finished. WHEW!!!! The job was for a person to coordinate the statewide HIV program. The interview was almost 2 hours long and it included a 20 minute writing sample. It took me 20 minutes to come up with a paragraph of information. OMG. I'm not sure how many questions there where, but there were lots and lots about data. OMG. I could hardly answer them. Clearly I am under qualified. Yes, I can do the job if I got it because I would bust my butt learning what I needed to learn to do the job, but I don't have the data management experience. Dag...I would love to travel all over the state working, but oh well.