fasstrack Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) Some of you may know that I lived through some rough times in recent years. Well, things have turned around for me in every way. My latest news is that I have moved (after living in a hellhole with dangerous roommates for 3 and 1/2 years) into a comfortable, clean apartment in the Norwood section of the Bronx. Roommate is a nice guy, and I can practice and compose---no sweat! Good shopping and accessibility to trains in the neighborhood, too. I am a happy man today... Edited February 19, 2016 by fasstrack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyril Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 That's good news, fasstrack. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dolan Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 50 minutes ago, fasstrack said: (after living in a hellhole with dangerous roommates for 3 and 1/2 years) Ahhhh... So might this have played into your serious bout with insomnia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasstrack Posted February 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 17 minutes ago, Scott Dolan said: Ahhhh... So might this have played into your serious bout with insomnia? No, the evil bastards have been gone for several months. The insomnia came about recently as I came into a creative period with my mind awake, alive, and very active. I mean you can't know how horrible it was. The place was infested with bedbugs and roaches. Rats convened throughout the block (but, luckily, not in the apartment itself). I had to share my room with criminals. One guy, after smoking K2 all day, flipped my bed over with me in it---all b/c I didn't leave him alone in 'his' room quickly enough one morning. The other guy was a Jew-hater who told me he was going to throw me out in a garbage bag, stole money from me, and brought a knife into the room to use. These people are the dross of the city shelter system in NYC. They are out of jails, violent, using substances, and extremely mentally unstable. A topic should be started on what a failure the shelter system is. Again, it's all in the past now. You can see why I'm so thrilled... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HutchFan Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Glad to hear that you've got a GOOD new place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alankin Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Wow, glad to hear you're in a much better place now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 yes. good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmoose Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 It's funny, but looking forward to going home can be a luxury after some situations, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinuta Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Very glad you've got sorted out. The situation you describe sounds abominable and makes me appreciate my quiet boring life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Good luck and congrats with your move. The previous place sounds horrific.... Yep, boring has quite a lot going for it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lark Ascending Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Yes, hope you get some peace of mind. I remember what it was like being insecurely based in rented accommodation, constantly moving on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Glad to hear it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 4 hours ago, sidewinder said: Good luck and congrats with your move. The previous place sounds horrific.... Yep, boring has quite a lot going for it ! Definitely! Good luck in your new place. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasstrack Posted February 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Thank you, Organissimo friends, for your well wishes and good cheer! This is gonna work out fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
page Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Hi fasstrack, I didn't know about your difficult living situation. I'm happy to hear things have changed to the better and you can feel 'at home' finally. Hope the lack of sleep will be the next thing you'll resolve! Take care over there. Kind regards, page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 That's great, Joel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardbopjazz Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Good for you, Joel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 1960 Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I can't even imagine what you must have gone through previously, Joel. Good luck with the new place. Sounds like you deserve it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjzee Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Wishing you all the best going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasstrack Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Thank you all again for the good cheer. Life is good now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Sleep tight! ..or loose, whichever is appropriate for the situation...either way, good luck going forth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 22 minutes ago, JSngry said: Sleep tight! and don't let the bed bugs bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Good luck in the new digs Joel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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