well, it seems that this week will be the week of complaining! yesterday, when it rained so heavily here in the big M, it seems that rain water flowed into my apartment. when i walked through the kitchen door yesterday, i stepped into a lovely puddle of water. i was so upset, but then i quickly realized that the puddle wasn't a very large one. so, i cleaned it up and went to bed. but then it happened, as i was getting ready for work this morning, i notcied another wet spot. this time in the corner of my bedroom. again, a small spot, so no need to worry...yet. then i remembered to check the spare room and the closet...yes, it was wet. and of course i had absolutely no idea how wet it was, because i have both areas loaded with boxes and such. so, i wentt o work and secured a sub for teh day. boy did i hate that! i can't stand to have soemone else in my classroom doing MY job! after many hours of harwork and a HUGE mess all over my apartment, i have learned that their are wet areas in each room, but the spots aren't very bad. i cleaned them up and now they are air drying. it shouldn't take too long since they are just "moist" not "drenched" like the last time. the sad part, however, is that i had to throw away several books and papers. i can live without most of the things, but the books i will miss. (eventhough they have been stored for a very long time in that room!) now, i get to look forward to cleaning all weekend! ugh! i'm depressed. if something doesn't go wrong in my family life, then it's work. if not work, it's personal. if it's not personal relationships, it has something to do with home!!! aaahhh, i can't win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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