I usually do not talk about my personal life on here. I like to try to use this place as a place to get lost from reality. This afternoon though was the final straw. I had been taking a nap and Bryan was in the living room. I heard him open the sliding glass door that faces the parking lot in our apartment complex. He screamed, "Hey" to someone. Come to find out a man in a 2001 dark blue Ford Expedition rear ended my car. Screwed up my bumper, bent the quarter panel on the driver's side and broke the tailight bezel off. This is the second time in two years my car has been wrecked on that side! He got the man's insurance info and stuff, but this is once again part of a string of "bad luck" we both keep having. I feel like sometimes I just don't know what to do.

My bad luck streak started as far back as December of 1997 and has lasted to present. With this year being one of the worst years. Bryan can't find work at the moment and has been out of work now for about 3 months. His guitar equipment seems to be breaking down every five minutes and we can't afford new equipment. He just got another band together that is promising and I don't want to see him miss out. The apartment complex we live in sucks! It is constantly noisy and people don't seem to have respect for anyone around here. To be honest, the reason I wasn't on earlier this week is not because my computer was broke down. Last Friday (5/31) our electricity was cut off. The reason is that this place has helacious electric bills and we don't use that much electricity! The bills are so high that I just stopped paying them so I could keep up with my other bills. It is just poorly insulated. If it wasn't for one of our dear friends, Steve we would have never got it turned back on. I told Trix to just tell you it was my computer because I didn't want to be embarrassed. This and many other things that keep kicking us in the butt is finally starting to take it's toll on me.

I keep hoping things will get better, but at this point I don't know if they ever will. As of August 1, we are trying to move out of this place and into a house with our friend Steve. The fun part will to be to find a house we can afford to rent. Everything in Austin has skyrocketed so much that I don't know if it will be possible. I guess I just needed to vent somewhere. Thanks for taking the time to read this.

Take care friend, I truly hope things will start turning for the better for you. It's scary to be in a situation like that.

I'm so sorry Stacy. Just remember you can always vent here. That's what we're here for. lol JUst hope things get better for you soon. I'll be sending lots of positive energy your way sweetie. :)

Feel free to pm or e-mail me if you need to talk at all.

Stacy, I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm glad you felt like you could vent here. I sure wish I could say something to make you feel better. Unfortunately I am not sure what to say. Sometimes you just have to take the bull by the horns and force a change in your life. It's not always good at first but it can lead to good things. I'm glad your looking for a new place to live. I'll keep my fingers crossed that Bryan will find work. I'm sure anything would help at this point. Just stay focused on making some posative changes. Even if they seem so far out of sight. Sometimes it just takes a while to see the light.

My wife & I went through some times when it seemed nothing went right and fate was out to get us. Now we can look back on those times and smile (or at least shudder).
Keep your chin up and be there for each other, this too will pass. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger! :D

Oh Stacy...I can understand you so well.

I won't go into the details here, but if you like, feel free to PM or sending an e-mail anytime you want.

I can't believe people actually live that ! Anyway, that really sounded like a lot a life's blow in a rather short time .. You're still breathing, so there's hope things will get better if you keep going .... Eventually know that we are there to carry you thru' the hard times ..... geez , but I sure do hope thingz will get better for you soon !!!!! Good luck wiht that Stacy .....

TGND " Boy, even when life's seems not right, it's sending you a message ...... or so I think ! "

Thanks for all of your concerns! Things are getting a bit better, but i'm still kinda down. I guess it is just a bad time, I keep trying to think positive though and hope it will get better. I am glad I have this site to come and talk to great people like all of you. :)

We're glad we have you too Stacy!

You are in my prayers Stacy.

I know I'm new here, but I just wanted to say that rough times are what make us stronger. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers and hope that things get better for you.

Just feel good though, that you are living on your own and doing things yourself. Independence is a big accomplishment (in my own opinion anyway).

I hope that things look up for you.

hi Stacy

(((hugs))):)
we're all here for you anytime. think positive, and know that change is a constant assured thing.
it's good to rant, though, and just get it out.
i hope you feel better. good luck! :)

I'm no bloody good at stuff like this, so I'll just say : Know where you're comin from, been there myself, an things -do- get better. Chin up, love. There -is- a rainbow with your name on it.

Stacy, I'm sorry to hear about your recent troubles. I think all of us have gone through a streak of bad luck, at one time or another. Speaking from experience, even when things look their worst, something great and unexpected will come along and raise your hopes and spirits once again. Please, keep us all up-to-date on your situation as you have so many friends here who care about you!

I may be new here, but no stranger to tough times. Any way I can be here for you, please don't hesitate to let me know. Prayers for you......