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I was going to post this last night but couldn’t get online.
The drama continues like the first season of a Soap Opera and the tension can’t even be cut with a knife.
This is my life right now and its being put through such little quarrels that I’m ashamed to even say grown men have to deal with them. Fact of the matter is things are just being blown up much further then one should even consider.
The Story
You’ve probably already read the beginning of this story from my post the other day but it’s unraveled so much further since then.
After talking with my housemates I still wasn’t being told what our bills were. I was expected to simply pay whatever I saw written on an envelope and slipped under my door every month.
Their reasoning for not telling me is because I don’t need to know. By my asking to see the bills I’m insinuating I don’t trust them or what they are doing. Which right now I sadly don’t.
The day after my last post I called the BPW to once and for all find out what we were being charged month to month. Last months bill, for everything, was $93.00 and this month was a staggering $201.43.
Our high bill was caused mostly by the air conditioner placed in my housemateís room upstairs. It hasn’t turned off for quite some time and with our bill being so high - It doesn’t look like it’s been turned off high for quite some time.
I figure it all out…
Our bill agreement was that everyone would pay his percentage. With 4 people we came up with each person taking care of 25% of each bill. Makes sense to me!
Later I find that is not the case and I’m being charged $75.00 for the BPW bill (which is $201.43) and on top of that my other housemate (Joel) was charged $89.00 for the same bill. Later was told by them (Chip and Dan) that Joel wasn’t charged $89.00. Funny how Joel has a $89.00 check that was written out to them for the BPW bill.
None of this made sense and I decided to bring it up.
The confrontation
After bringing these figures up to the head housemates. They got all upset and went on and on about the lack of trust and how hurtful it was to be accused of such things. The fact that I would even go behind their backs and call the BPW was just outrageous to hear.
Nothing really got accomplished except we now hate living under the same roof and the little conversation we did have is now exchanged by fake smiles and small talk.
Like I said in the beginning - Drama, I’m surrounded by drama.
note: This post was written last night and when I came home from lunch today I found a note that said I needed to leave by the 1st of the month. This is why my post below is filled with such anger.
I’ve since then calmed down - I think.
posted on August 8, 2002 | 7:59 PM EST
Add to the discussion.
The famous quote of the day goes to Dan Boyles when he said:
“You’re now homeless, Aaron”
as he walked away with lound stomps on the floor.
Leave without paying your bills.
IF they can’t own up to their own share and the bills are in their name(s), leave the situation on their shoulders to be handled either with maturity or their wallets.
Clearview Apts.. are super fatty .. and very reasonable in price.
For 365 a month i get -
-Dishwasher
-laundry
-pool
-weight room
-air
-my own bathroom
-garbage disposal
-upkept grounds
And a killer roommate.
The nice thing about having your own website is that you only have to tell your side of the story.
I am not saying that I totally disagree with you, I guess that is to say that I don’t totally agree with you either.
This is a good reminder to choose your battles wisely.
And here I am… Stuck in the middle.
Alright “Waking Life” quoter….
So would you suggest that I post their letter(s)? Because that’s really how I’ve received everything.
On Another note:
In this situation - I’m finding it’s usually better if I say my words on here then to display them to Chip and Dan.
I guess I don’t really know what I think. I hardly think that posting their letters would help.
All I know is that the situation sucks and could have been avoided with a little bit of a delicate touch.
Of course, maybe I am totally wrong. I suppose that it is possible that no matter what you would have done, they were out to bring you down from the very beginning.
However, I still think that when the dust settles, you win.
Wow. I wonder if you could all speak to a mature person that knows everyone, but isn’t anyone’s friend in the group and could give you some sound advice. Someone who could play ìthe role of Switzerlandî may be able to help out, but it shouldnít be a roommate or a brother. I am assuming that everyone in the home leads a Christ center life. It would be ashamed to leave things this way at the moment. Things do have to settle down, but should not be left where you become ìhomelessî simply because you have a disagreement. Weíve had situations in this home that have been blown out of proportion. However, when we cool down, pray, talk and have someone else give us advice, we have been able to work things out.
I know from experience that if someone runs an air conditioner, they pay extra for the electric bill. That would only seem fair. Our electric bill went up 50% from last month in this home, but we have been running the air conditioner night and day. Usually we run it only when we are home, but we have a 3rd shift person who needs on during the day also. I am planning on speaking to him about the bill and hope he is reasonable about the situation.
I do hope you can work it out.
The situation seems like ..
Dishonest children attempting to live an adult life.
I can’t imagine that it actually makes sense in someones head that they can run an air conditioner in “their” room and not expect to pay more $$$ just because they receive the bill in their name.
I mean come on.. either your a bitch to live with and this is their way at compensating their living hell monatarily .. or .. their sick bastards who can’t take responsibility for their own lives.
Either way i still wouldn’t pay for their use of electricity..
Aaron- dude. If you’re getting screwed on the bills, move out as soon as possible. As far as turning the other cheek and such- seriously now. If a flatmate has AC and doesnt pay his share, you can turn your cheek as much as you want… as your nicely cooled roomy takes his comfy summer life all the way to the bank on YOUR dime. If your side of the story is true, I seriously have NO idea how Mr. AC could possibly talk his way out of paying you your well deserved cash.
Thanks for all your comments and feel free to keep them coming.
I found a new place to live and will post about that later tonight or tomorrow (hopefully).
As far as them paying their share of the costs in everthing - they’ve told me directly that they can charge me whatever they want because it is their house.
Given their odd views on everything - I’ve decided to let them pay for THEIR house with the (little) amount of money they really have. Next month my money will be going to people that are honest and know how to communicate like an adult. Unlike the situation I am in right now.
I think that you guys should all get together and pray to Jesus. The mess might still be there, but you’ll have all returned to your “happy place” and you’ll be comforted by the fact that you have meaning in life.
Having a prayer with them wouldn’t return me to my happy place and my lifes meaning doesn’t come by acting.
oh, sorry, i thought you were a Christian
I think I may have misread what you wrote earlier James. Sorry if I did.
I thought you were being cocky.
Aaron Schaap Says:
The famous quote of the day goes to Dan Boyles when he said:
“You’re now homeless, Aaron”
as he walked away with lound stomps on the floor.