I have a problem making friends with the right sort of people. I keep to myself because I always choose those that steal, lie, hit on my DH.... I don't get it. Have the same problem with guys. DH was the only decent guy I have ever liked. I really liked him at work but remember feeling that this guy is to good for you Heather and would never look twice. He kept coming over to talk to me but I left thinking of course he wants to hit on my cute friend so I should leave them alone. Thankfully his coworker said enough and came over and said "look...that guy likes you but isn't sure you like him. Would you date him?" Of course I said yes!! Anyway, my neighbors have said they are moving. I really like them and learned that the DH has been trying to get into the apartments but can't because we have rules when applying...no criminal record and no bad credit. Apparently he has both because he just got out of prison. You know? I still like them and want them to stay. This other guy that was just in the laundry room is suppose to be here but gives me the creeps and makes me want to run everytime I see him. Even his wife makes me nervous. This is why I am a hermit!

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Heather - Hope you get over your illness soon! I also haven't had a sickness linger as long as this last URI. Just misery.
Have a great day!

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Heather, you just never know about people. We allow people with certain criminal backgrounds, depending on what it is, how long ago it was, if they have completed some sort of education (drug rehab, anger management, etc.), but we are really wary of those who just got out of jail. We have a responsibility to the rest of our tenants, as does your apartment complex. Now as for the guy in the laundry room, you can't always screen out the creeps. I have some tenants that give me the willies, and even the maintenance men sometimes tell us that a certain resident is kind of - you know, they have a gut feeling about them. But if they don't have a criminal record, there's little we can do. Just having an intuition isn't enough.

Sometimes you reach out to people, think they will be good friends, and you get burned, but you still need to try. And people do change for the better. Honestly, some do. Be cautious, but keep trying, you'll find good friends.

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You got us, too, Heather. I know it's not the same, though. I like your little redheaded giggler that you added.

Hope you are having a great week and have an even better weekend!

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Hi Heather, thanks for stopping by my journal the other day and for the support. It sounds like you've got lots of support in this community and with your sister. I read your journal yesterday regarding your concerns about making friends and I didn't know just what to say then, but after some thought I'll add my two cents worth...it's my belief that people cross our path for a reason...sometimes it's for our benefit, but then sometimes I think it's for the other person's benefit. What do you think? You sound like a warm and caring person...it's probably just what some of these people have lacked in their troubled lives. Of course you've got to "go with your gut" and stay safe, but you're probably a blessing to them :-)

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Heather,
I know just what you mean about people. I keep to myself and have my sister who I talk to every day. Between that, work, the DH and DS I think I did good. That is enough for now!

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Heather, being a mother, you cannot be too cautious. I always have believed my "first impressions" are the correct ones. 99% of the time that has held true. While I am in my 40's, I probably cannot relate to your needs as far as friends. However, I am a home body.... single parent with children, so my life begins when I return from the office to my home. Guess I have always been that way. I adore coming home and rarely leave once my car is parked in the garage. Can you say...... hermit???? In any event, just wanted to stop by and visit you for a moment. Dinner calls. Take care my special friend.

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Heather, stopping by to wish you a great weekend. BTW, I love your little red-haired girl, she's just too cute!

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Heather - Hope you have a great weekend with Dh and the kids. What more could you ask for?

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Hi Nita!
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Thanks Heather and Nita on compliments on the cheerful girl in my signature.
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Rob - All the more I would ask for is zero carb/calorie powdered donuts and peanut butter. Then life would truly be complete. lol

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Stopping by to wish you a wonderful weekend!

Meant to ask you if you are watching the latest Biggest Loser! Are you enjoying it this season?

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Hey Mab! Oh yes, I'm really loving the Biggest Loser season. I think Brittany is so pretty and is going to look like a model. Can't wait until the finale.

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Hi Heather

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