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No Rest For The Weary

February 28, 2008 at 7:10 am | In the super | 38 Comments

I had an entirely different post planned for today but I am not in the mood for it. I’m rather moody and introspective and I can’t stop harping on certain things in my head. I have had the past three days off from work to adjust to the move and frankly, I’m not ready to return today. This working two jobs is exhausting- mentally and physically. This is how last night went:

9:30 After watching American Idol (I don’t really like any of the girls and Amanda looked like Bonnie Tyler with that hair do last night), I put on my pjs*, get into bed to call The Fella and then finish my book.

10:15 Retrieve voicemail from tenant claiming there is a very strong odor of gas in the hallway.

10:16 Put on bra, sweatpants and fleece. Go to investigate smell thinking to myself. . . what do I do if we DO smell gas? I guess we call the gas company.

10:17 Smell nothing peculiar in hall. Knock on said tenants door. She tells me she’s called the emergency line at the gas company and that they are coming out to check the building.

10:19 Start to think I had no clue as to what I was getting into when I signed up for this gig.

10:20 Return to bedroom, change into pjs, finish final pages of book, turn off light to try to fall asleep.

10:45 Half-asleep, am woken up by knocking at door. Get up, turn on light, change into sweatpants and fleece, skipping the bra. I’m too tired for such politeness.

10:46 Open door and find gas tech who tells me there is a leak outside our building. He’s putting in an order to have it repaired which will mean turning off the gas in the entire building for an hour and then two hours of going to each apartment to relight heaters and stoves. I’m thinking, when in the hell am I going to take time off work to accommodate that? Since it’s not dire, we’re looking at Monday. Awesome.

11:00 Change back into pjs, turn off light, lie in bed wondering what in the hell I got myself into, struck with the realization that I just might be forced to wear a bra to bed.

(Addendum) Woke up at 2:30 for no reason. Woke up at 4:45 to cats who discovered bag of catnip in an unpacked box. Woke up at 5:30 to a nightmare in a cold sweat.

*PJs last night consisted of tank top and pj bottom shorts. Totally not suitable for public viewing. I think I’m going to need to invest in some new pjs.

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Good thing you have a robe now–you’re going to need one to throw on at a moment’s notice!

After last night’s disappointing Idol show, only to have all that craap happen? Ooogh. I’m sorry. Rough night for sure.

Comment by Bully — February 28, 2008 #
Yikes. Let’s hope this does not become the norm for you.

Why is it we can never feel refreshed and excited to go back to work with a renewed energy after not being there? It just reinforces my belief that we were not genetically wired to go to work every day. But maybe that’s just me.

Comment by Michael C — February 28, 2008 #
oh dear. but you just knew you’d have some catastrophe to deal with in your first week, didn’t you? just god keeping you on your toes ;)

i hope it all calms soon!

Comment by Ys — February 28, 2008 #
Gah, what a mess. I hope that’s the worst of it, and it’s easy, time-appropriate things from here on out. Ok, that’s probably a ridiculous thought, but I’m hoping for the best.

Comment by Melissa — February 28, 2008 #
*hug*

Comment by Fella — February 28, 2008 #
Sometimes I think new things are intentionally hard at first so that we can conquer the roughest parts and the rest feels like smooth sailing.
Good luck. Definitely wear the robe and maybe get some curlers too, just so you can really look the landlady part!

Comment by diane — February 28, 2008 #
Ugh. No fun. Reminds me of my days of being a RA in college. Only gassy smells were replaced with puking freshmen. Give yourself a little more time to get into a routine. And map out a “what to do” in case these situations arise again!

Comment by Nilsa S. — February 28, 2008 #
Ugh. What a mess. I’m sorry you have to deal with that. And I hope you get a decent amount of uninterrupted rest soon.

Comment by Jess — February 28, 2008 #
I agree- hopefully you will fall into more of a routine, and next time, you’ll know what to do in case of a gas smell. Is there someone you can call to ask about these things, at least in the beginning? Sorry last night was so rough…and you’re right, American Idol was awful (I’ve decided the only way to watch it is to record it, and then fast forward through the particularly bad songs and interview packages). Hang in there!

Comment by punchlinewalking — February 28, 2008 #
I think Nilsa hit the nail on the head: tennants are going to be like needy college students. Especially as it sounds kind of like the place had been slightly run down up until this point. Are you the ONLY person doing this? Or is there someone else in one of the other buildings in the complex you could maybe arrange to have a night off?

Comment by TC — February 28, 2008 #
Oh dear. It will get better and will be totally worth it when you’re saving up loads of money for a down payment on a house!

Comment by alissa — February 28, 2008 #
I second the robe. Just keep it by the door.

Maybe if you start drinking heavily tenants will be too intimidated to knock.

Comment by whit — February 28, 2008 #
Oh, hun… it will get better. First off, you are so organized you’re going to get all the things that are irritating you taken care of in record time (the phone, the maintence room, etc.) and you will get those tenant whipped into shape in no time. Then it will fall into more of a routine and won’t be so taxing for you on a day to day basis.

Comment by sue — February 28, 2008 #
Wow! What a start. I hope this won’t be the norm.

Comment by Diane Mandy — February 28, 2008 #
I agree with others, it will get better.

I read once that wearing a bra while you sleep makes your boobs perkier, but I actually think it will be the opposite.

What I usually do is throw a loose sweatshirt on over things when I don’t feel like wearing one.

Comment by Fluffycat — February 28, 2008 #
Yikes! What a night. Hopefully you’ll get some more rest this evening. Hang in there!

Comment by brookem — February 28, 2008 #
I am confident that you are going to get everything so organized that it will get tons better. I know you are questioning what you got yourself into now, but I think a few months down the road you will be glad you made the move.

Comment by theresalevenson — February 28, 2008 #
I’m not a big fan of sleeping in lots of clothes, but when I’m on duty I usually keep a pair of yoga pants and a soft cotton bra next to my bed. That way I can wake up and throw them on super quick and don’t have to scramble to get them first.

The good news is that it happened between 10-11 and not 2-3 in the morning! :)

Comment by Bre — February 28, 2008 #
Gas leak, huh? Now see, out here you call the gas company and the fire department so you get those sexy firemen showing up too.

Find the silver lining, I say!

Comment by Savy — February 28, 2008 #
Girl I truly feel for you.

Comment by The Diva's Thoughts — February 28, 2008 #
Well that’s one thing not to mess around with, bad gas. I hope it’s not too much of inconvenience. I really enjoy the play-by-play on the bra front. Maybe you should start a Twitter account for your bra, I’m just sayin’.

Comment by egan — February 28, 2008 #
What a nice apartment manager you are! I had an actual gas leak INSIDE my apartment and my manager wouldn’t even return my phone call. Then I had to threaten to sue the owner before they finally replaced it, incorrectly, with an unqualified technician. Next time I move I want you for my manager!

Comment by Pants — February 28, 2008 #
No rest for the wicked!

Don’t try and downplay it Sizzle!

And you wasted precious time putting on a bra.

Comment by so@24 — February 28, 2008 #
My suggestion is to invest in a heavy robe and a pair of sturdy steel-toed combat boots.

- The robe is to throw over yourself when you get those late night visitors and possibly have to leave the confines of your apartment.

- The boots are to kick someone’s ass for waking you up for something trivial and (hopefully) discourage them from coming to you ‘after hours’ again.

Comment by Tobiwan — February 28, 2008 #
Hang in there, Sizz! Remember vacuuming several floors worth of building is good exercise. (And apparently, thinking of it as exercise may make it more beneficial.)

Also, I suggest treating yourself to something nice when you next get paid from your other job with some of the money you’re saving on rent from this one. Did that sentence make sense? I think you know what I mean.

Comment by claire — February 28, 2008 #
Nothing could make me sleep in a bra.

I hope things begin to go smoother for you!

Comment by Stacey — February 28, 2008 #
Job requirement: bra.

Comment by justJENN — February 28, 2008 #
I usually shower at night and sleep in a bra so that I don’t have to wrangle myself into one in the morning. How is that for pathetic??

Comment by Nina — February 28, 2008 #
Sleep in your clothes?
Hopefully, this is just an unimpressive start to a spectacular career and life move.
Or, always keep wine on hand.
I have 2 jobs and am finishing my University online. It’s not for the faint of heart. It’s hard to adjust at the beginning Sizzle, but you can do it. I have no doubt whatsoever.
Hang in there.

Comment by Josie — February 28, 2008 #
I’m in the robe camp. I reckon if people are going to come knocking at ungodly hour they get whatever ungodly visions in the night.

I don’t envy you this gig… hang in there.

Comment by Nat — February 28, 2008 #
No such thing as a free lunch.
The madness begins!

Comment by maja — February 29, 2008 #
At least no one lit a match…

More “positive” thoughts:

Any job you have after this one will seem easy in comparison

You’ll have great blog material in the short term

Stories to tell at parties for years to come

And after a while, there will be no event that you’re not equipped to handle. You’ll emerge from this with so much confidence. Super Sizzle!!!!!

Comment by V-Grrrl — February 29, 2008 #
Sounds like my life as an RA.

Comment by kapgar — February 29, 2008 #
Here’s hoping things will calm down when you whip everybody’s problems into shape.

Comment by gorillabuns — February 29, 2008 #
I sleep in a bra, but I’m a 34DDD.

Also, I think you should adopt the wholw “Three’s Company” Mrs. Roper look for your Managerial duties.

Comment by the slackmistress — February 29, 2008 #
I think you are going to make a great Super! Think of all the interesting things you are going to learn. :)

Comment by 180/360 — February 29, 2008 #
I like to look at the positive side of things. At least the whole place didn’t blow in the first week you were there. THAT would be hard to explain. lol! Sounds like you’re being a great/patient super. Hang in there!

Comment by Megan — February 29, 2008 #
Steven and I wear those button down top pajamas – and we always joke about how professional we look! You wouldn’t need a bra with that ;)

Comment by kilax — March 1, 2008 #