Monday, October 17, 2011

473. EVERYONE NEEDS TO LOOK GOOD ON PAPER


Everyone needs to look good on paper. Resumes for jobs. Biodatas for desi marriage. Rental applications for apartments. This is what I am thinking, as I have stopped breathing, dialing the broker back. He left a voicemail while I was out picking up dinner, $2 slice of cheese pizza, without my mobile phone. I never leave home without out – except today – when of course I am waiting for an important call.

“Hello,” he says. “Hi, it is Desi Girl – I am calling you back,” I say, words rush out of my mouth. Ever since I filled out the application I decided I really want this apartment and I was rather hoping that the universe and my landlord-to-be felt the same way.

“Good news,” he says. “You’re approved. They are letting you move in mid-month, just as you requested.” OMG. I am SO relieved for two reasons, one, I am no longer homeless, two, I realize there are some people who can do this, but I the packrat cannot move over night and it will take two weeks for me to move from one apartment to the other. Especially since now it is official, I have to sell everything but my desk, bed and dresser.

6 comments:

David Collins said...
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David Collins said...

however i just read your previous response about him not walking you home or no dessert either.

I think you should emotionally detach yourself from this guy, because obviously he is not making a move on you.

He probably has some gal back home in England, or maybe he doesnt like you to that extent for whatever reason.

I take it he didn't try to hold your hand, nor wrap his arm around you.

I think maybe you should ignore him for a bit and just move on. I know you like the guy, but if he is not making a physical move on you or telling you how he is attracted to you then you are just wasting your time.

I know you mentioned that you like this guy alot but i think you "hoping" is not going to work any miracles.

Explore said...

Congratulations on your new apartment. Hope you don't mind new readers! Is it a studio?

101 Bad Desi Dates said...

Dear Explore!

Welcome and absolutely - I welcome everyone, even if you dont agree with me. If you get bored, take a break come back. I am writing because I enjoy it - and what you to too!

Well - it is a Junior One Bedroom, this means the "bedroom" has a window, a door that closes and no closet. No matter how you slice it, it is 312 square feet :)

xo,
Desi Girl
ps many apologies for the delay it has been a long and tough week!

101 Bad Desi Dates said...

Dear Vic -

Massively sorry for the delay - and you are SOOOOO right, waiting and hoping --- it would be less painful to get hit by a taxi cab ....

I know - this is a waste of time and effort - but eck, I like him ....

xo
Desi Girl

101 Bad Desi Dates said...

Dear Vic -

LOL - I doubt he packs or unpacks his own stuff - think he wants to sort through my stuff :)

xo,
Desi Girl