Monday, July 2, 1984

Today was a scheduled day off from work, and except for a slightly queasy stomach, I'm back to normal.

I bought the tile for the breezeway ceiling at Mom's house. I got them for $35.00, but they're twelve inches instead of sixteen inches. Sonny, my tenant, said he will put up the tile and the pine lattice, which will make the ceiling look like a dropped ceiling, for $30.00. The lattice strips, varnish, wood filler and nails will cost about $35.00 , but I won't be able to buy the lattice strips until next month, if then. I'll knock $30.00 off their rent for putting up the ceiling and lattice work.

I paid $75.00 for the rest of the roofing materials needed to finish the roof on my house. I will knock $110.00 off Sonny and Felicia's rent for finishing the remainder of my roofing job.

I will only clear $135.00 from the rent on Mom's house this month. I am already $13.00 in the hole this month. To be able to financially make it this month, I decided I'm not going to be able to pay Cilco, our Great Gas God.

I weeded the garden and discovered a bumper crop of fleas around my grape vines. I borrowed back the bottle of flea spray that I'd given to Grandpa, my neighbor, and sprayed them.

I went to a free clothing charity and found a dress, skirt and blouse that I can take on my trip, plus two pair of slacks and another blouse to wear to work.

I washed the dishes and cleaned the kitchen.

Teresa vacuumed the pool and Greg, Steve and Teresa went swimming.

I can't help thinking about some of the things my ex-beau said. Wouldn't it be nice to have car insurance, hospitalization and money in the bank, instead of wondering about how I'm going to buy the next roll of toilet paper or roach spray this month.