Right after Christmas, I heard a voicemail from the tenant that water came down from 3F to 2F. She sent me a video, I can see the waterfall and pool in the house. OMG…fortunately, her boyfriend got help from his dad, managed to turn off the water of 3F so the waterfall stopped and she …
Category Archives: Kindness
Alternative Thanksgiving
Instead of ham and turkey, I had BBQ and hot pot. Different weather and food yet same gratefulness to be able to spend time with mom and dad. Simply joy to ride a bicycle to traditional market with mom, enjoy local treats, and most importantly, see dad recovering well after surgery. It’s a special year, …
People Like to Help
I would like house insulation work done before traveling and the winter. I was told the wait time is 4 weeks ‘n more. I decided to look up companies and make calls myself. First company I called told me they’re fully booked till early December, second, third companies are booked till mid November. I kept …
Surprised Housemates
I got a call from aunt that one of her neighbors asked for support…Her rental is waiting for inspection to allow people to move in. The inspection is delayed and she has 2 tenants who need a place of up to 2 weeks stay. I have space yet I don’t have furniture, also, Covid is …
La Hicimos!
La compra de la casa fui como una drama: cada hito fui un episodio, por ejemplo La construccion de la salida era de esperarse menos de un mes pero solamente permiso cuesto siete meses y casi volar todo el trato. Yo estuve abajo de presión de persuadir los inquilinos mudarse más temprano pero no querían. …
Empatia
Observe la papá de una amiga…después de la llamada, llego en una hora (solamente cinco minutos de conducir), que hace; Olvide sus tarjetas otra vez; estuvo considerado conmigo y hice todo pero con su familia, el no hace nada y está quisquilloso de comida. Por qué? Mama me recordó demencia podía hacer veinte años. Si, …
Aprendiendo de la Nina
Una niña de mi amiga tiene bonita casa y su habitación propia. Ella está muy feliz cuando juga con sus primos y duerme en el piso de habitación cuando visita. Ella ayuda hacer la meza antes de comida y cuidase su hermana (de diferente madre). Ella tiene solamente trece años! Que buena señorita, éxito de …
Cambio
Demasiado calor y sin acondicionador de aire, también estuve enferma…pregunté a mi si está buena idea para venir? Afortunadamente, yo recupere y ajuste en unos días. Gracias para la oportunidad de visitar los pueblos y aprender la cultura de Cataluña (lo mejor de locales, gracias a mi amiga y su familia.)
Best Wish, Shef
More than 4 years ago, I had talked with friends about “home food network” to provide opportunities for people who stay home (& love cooking) and in-transition from another culture as well as celebrating diverse culture. I heard questions from people about food safety, logistics… Today I came across Shef – explore home cooked meals …
Serendipity
House is again not able to be closed. More drag yet I appreciate the serendipity: it gives me additional time to discuss with other unit’s tenants. It also enables me to take a trip back to CT sooner, to visit some old friends after 3-4 years. Stay positive and appreciative no matter what! Everything will …