A Rough But Positive Transition

This was not what I wanted, but I suppose it's for the best!

It has been 15 days since my move from my apartment to my brother's home in Wilmington, Delaware. The move wasn't easy, but it is done....FINALLY!

In the weeks prior to the move, I had attempted to find sources to get help on paying my back rent. However, I was told the same things from each one.  Either they weren't taking any new appointments, or they wanted me to pay most of the rent, with them paying the remaining amount (usually around $150).  With my back rent at around $2500, I knew I was fighting a losing battle.  

On April 3, I came to the conclusion that I would not be able to get the assistance I needed to catch up with my rent, so I began making plans to vacate the apartment.  I assumed that the management at the apartment complex would give me a week to vacate once the eviction notice is served. Therefore, I figured I could work, then start packing when I'm off. However, things didn't turn out that way.  

On Wednesday, April 5, I received my eviction notice.  On the notice, it mentioned that I would need to vacate the premises within 24 hours.  I was like...."NO WAY!"  When I called the office, they mentioned that I would have a few days before the constable comes and change the locks.  Once they change the locks, I would have access to the apartment during business hours only, then they would lock the doors after 4:30 pm.  

I had plans to move out on Tuesday April 11, but because of this move with the constable, I needed to move out ASAP, so I changed my moving date to Monday, April 10.  It was a good move on my part, because the constable arrived on Monday morning, and the lock was changed.   Even though most of the big items were moved on Monday, many of the things, such as my clothes and kitchen items were left behind.  It would take me 3 days to move the remaining items from the apartment.  Below is a picture of the empty home office that I once occupied.  

It was a bittersweet departure when I moved the last of my things out on Monday, April 17.  I had occupied the space for 13 years, and now I'm leaving.  As I left, I played Alicia Keys song, If I Ain't Got You.  That was the song that I listened to the most when I moved into the apartment in 2004, so memories linger when I hear it.  

Nine days removed from completing my move, my legs are still aching from going up and down the stairs (I lived in a 3rd floor apartment), moving trash and all my belongings.  Most of my items were placed in storage, and the rest over to my brother's.  Thankfully, the moving is complete!  Even though it was a rough transition moving out, I do see a positive outcome in the near future.

For the first time in months (since November of last year), I don't have the worry of whether I'm going to be evicted from my home.  Even though these thoughts didn't keep me up at night, it did keep me from focusing on my goals of achieving financial independence.  Now that the situation is behind me, and I'm settled in to my temporary home, I can once again focus on my goals (see my new home office setup below).  👍

Since I've been here at my brother's, I have been acquiring credits for my safelist advertising, so I can proceed with promoting my ClickBank affiliate websites.  I will also start promoting my two advertising sites that I spoke of in a previous posting.  Also, in a week or so, I will resume my education with ClickBank University, then begin to create a squeeze page, so I can begin building my list.  As they say.....THE MONEY IS IN THE LIST!  LOL

As for immediate income....I am still working my customer service/sales job with Tan Physics.  In a few weeks, I will be taking my car to the body shop to get it fixed (from the fender bender I had in early March), so I can continue my Uber service.  Lastly, I will be seeking an job opportunity with the Arise Portal, possibly landing a customer service position with Staples.  Soon, I will have my 3 sources of income, and will be working on my 4th, 5th, 6th, etc.  

I am so glad that the move is over, so I can focus on making money and building my bank accounts. Soon enough, I will find another apartment to live, and will be back in my own place.  For now, I am continuing down the PATHWAY TO PROSPERITY. 

OPP Update: April 2017

Happy April Fool's Day blog readers:

It's Saturday afternoon, and I just completed my day on the phone selling/providing customer service to the sunless tanner.  In a few, I'm going to enjoy the NCAA Final Four Mens' semi-final games.

Last month, I mentioned that I was behind on my rent. Unfortunately, I was not able to get the assistance to catch up with it. Therefore, I will be vacating the apartment I've lived for the past 13 years, and will be moving in with my brother for a few months. Indeed, I'm taking a step back, because I won't have my total freedom that I was afforded the past 25 years.  However, moving in with my brother will give me a greater quality of life (income minus expenses).

While I'm living with my brother, my expenses will be lower, and I will be able to accumulate money much faster, so that will be an advantage in my favor.  What I'm not looking forward to is having to move most of my things to storage, and some to my brother's home...then when I find a new home, having to move it out of storage and into my new home.  

It is what it is though.  Back in May, I made the decision to leave my 9-to-5 to become my own boss, which was a risk. Unfortunately, I lose my apartment and my total privacy, but these losses are temporary.  As far as everything else, there's an upside. For one, as I mentioned before, I can put more money away, because my expenses will be less.  Secondly, when I find a new home, it will be better than my first apartment (or house if I decide to rent-to-own a townhouse).  Maybe it's time for me to leave this apartment (I killed 4 mice in the past 6 months).  

For the past 2 weeks, I've gotten away from marketing my businesses, because I was looking for sources to get help on paying my back rent (perhaps I'll discuss that further in another posting). Once I get settled into my brother's home, I will go full throttle with my marketing efforts; utilizing the new information I've learned from Clickbank University, and also signing up with more social sites to promote my businesses.  

Spring is here, and now it's time to continue my pathway to prosperity.  Yes, I've taken a step back.  However, I see myself taking 10 steps forward in the near future.  Perhaps this will be a turning point in my journey.  I can feel it!