So far so good in my new place

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I think I’m doing OK in my new place .I’m not sure though. I rent a room in a middle-aged couple’s home, there are a few rules, but nothing unreasonable. Today the women asked if she could talk to me for a minute, she told me a few things I’m doing wrong, just little things I have to learn like conserving water (I’m in California and we’re having a drought), and doing my recycling better.

But I think I might be doing OK because they haven’t complained about any behavior or my personal habits. So I count that as a success, I can stand being talked too about household chores and stuff like that but I would worry if they complained that I was rude or something (I’m not). Or if they said I had a bad attitude (I don’t).

My sisters coached me before I moved in and told me to be pleasant and smile when I’m around them, and NO GLARING. I’ve followed that advice. Here’s wishing myself luck that I can keep getting along with them. Now I just have to worry about my job situation.

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Sounds very good. Do they know you have schizophrenia?

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As a matter of fact they do. My sister knows the lady from doing work business with her and I guess she couldn’t avoid telling her. It isn’t a problem though. It hasn’t been mentioned.

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I totally hear you. Roommates are hard choice. I found smiling a lot of the time does take care of coming across as hostile or irritated. Count 2 seconds before you answer too on anything…

I found it MUCH nicer to just get studio apartment if possible and deal with that…Cheap area of suburbs is almost always okay. But, I met single white female along the way so I only live with a relationship or someone I’ve known forever after that lady’s family problem …

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I know that you don’t like me cuz im a drunk but I wish you well in your new life.

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You’ve made me mad a couple times but I think you are alright. I just get a little sensitive.

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Thanks nick im trying and when I first came here you were very nice to me im sorry for not reciprocating.

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Glad things are working out nick!

Sorry about the drought. That doesn’t sound fun.

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Thanks. If we use too much water in a month then it’s a fine of $500.00. So you can imagine how careful people are being about using too much water.

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That’s insane man.

Probably necessary.

Fingers crossed for some rain.

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