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Last night in the projects
Posted by Shiley • 10/14/09 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: habitat for humanity
Well, this is it! The last night my kids will be in the projects. I can't say it's been fun. I've experienced, with a baby in my arms, pepper spray, a police raid, sexual acts outside our apartment door, crazy people screaming they're proud to be a crack head and that is just the tip of the iceberg.
Tonight we unhook the computer and wait to get internet service. Our address isn't listed in the system yet so it could take a while. 
When I get back online I'll be posting current pics of our house. Here's a recent one
See ya guys later! Oh and WOO-HOO!
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That should be the name of your book.-
Hmmm... when I wrote thread I meant last night in the projects cause it is. Lol! Thanks MadameX I would have never thought of it.
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Congratulation on your new home.-
Thank you.
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Its a gr8888 feelin huh???-
Yes it is.
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m not sure I understand fully, but anyhow congrats-
Shirley is moving to a new house far away from the projects Tsu
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The projects is governmental housing for those who are poor(In America). It is also a place of poor living conditions.
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Ah now I get it...
I am happy to hear this from you.. really happy!
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"crazy people screaming they're proud to be a crack head..." That one really cracked me up!!!
Good luck, Shirley!-
Try it at 11:00 PM at night Lol! Some real weird people here.
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Oh Congrats!!! I know what that feels like, be thankful you CAN leave. -
I am soooooooo thankful.
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Hopefully it's your last night, last day, and last minute there. I would move everything out ASAP and never come back. I'm a big believer in someone jinxing themselves by pointing out special days because something bad always seems to happen, whether it's because a change from normal behavior or a lapse in concentration due to over elation. Try to keep things normal until everything is done and then go bonkers. Pray for no accidents and no self-jinxing. Good luck and congrats.-
Not my last minute. I have to come back and scrub the apartment. We tend to be responsible tenants. This is the first time my kids will know "normal."
Thank you.
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I wish you and your family find happiness on your new home.-
Thanks!
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Congrats Shirley! I know you and your family will be much happier in your new home
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My boys new carpet glows in the dark. The mere thought has caused much excitement.
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Uhhh I can totally see the appeal for that, even more now that I read it is an out-of-space theme, nice! My previous apartment had glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling (left there by the previous tenant) and I kind of miss them
jajajajaja
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Oh, congrats, Shirley! It's going to be terrific! Let us know how it goes when you get a chance.-
When we have internet I will get pics and show off. I still won't be done though. I have painting to do next month. It's time to get out of antique white.
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I'm so happy for you and for your family, Shirley. It will be great to make it really your own. (And to be surrounded by *sanity*.)
(hugs) - MidwestMom-
Yeah, few fruit loops abound. It will be nice.
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Do you have plans for the space -- how you'll decorate and everything? Or are you just managing the logistics of the move at this point?
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My daughter's room will be painted pink and I am sponging purple over that.I am using acrylics to paint butterflies on the wall. I purchased a shelf w/ dragonflies and butterflies. Her curtains are dragonflies and butterflies with glitter.
The boys have a glow in the dark rug that's outer space. I am going to paint one wall w/ chalkboard paint and the rest will be dark blue. They get glow in the dark stars for the wall and we will be adding a solar system to the ceiling. Their curtains are planets.
Mine and my husband's room has laminate flooring, red satin curtains with a yellow drape. I want to look like something you would find in India.
the dining, kitchen, and living room has a country theme with maroon curtains.
It pays to be crafty too. We spent $36 making curtains. We didn't purchase them just the fabric. -
They sound like great ideas, full of color! To me, that's the joy of owning your own place -- that you get to make it truly the home you want it to be. (Nail holes, bright colors and all!)
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Congrats! I hope the move is quick and you guys enjoy the new place!-
Me too. The kids are so excited.
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I bet! We just put our house on the market and my kids are already planning where we will live next. I wish you guys the best.
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Thanks! After this past year i can imagine.
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Awesome news! -
YAY FOR SHIRLEY!!!!
I can smell the new carpet and paint just reading this. -
Don't get high.
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Good news. A relief I'm sure.-
Yes, it is.
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I may be too late but here're my congratulations on your move!!!
It's wonderful news and a wonderful new life for all of you! Especially your kiddos, now they can play outside and you can feel safe about it!-
Nope not too late. Computer gets shut down in 4 more hours. Thanks!
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If this were a tragic movie, something terrible would happen before you got out...
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Really in to the Halloween spirit huh? I did have that weird Freddy Kruegar dream recently.
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not a horror movie. A tear-jerker/heartwarming/socially-conscious movie
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Congrats to you and your family Shirley Best of luck with the move.-
Thanks!
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What a celebration you'll have in your new home, which looks lovely and spacious. Next year, a picture of your garden, Yes? -
Many blessings for you and your family in your brand new home. Bon Chance and Cheers!
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