Chronicles of Janice B. Life from the “A” – No the Other “A” – Asheville

Chronicles of Janice B.

Life from the “A” – No the Other “A” – Asheville

Oprah Winfrey said “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” Well I took that to heart! I did it! I packed myself the wonder dog - Sasha up and moved to the “A” – Asheville, NC that is.  We are off on a new and exciting journey. Just moving was an adventure in itself!  You know when you are on the right path for your life the forces of darkness try to stop you at all cost! The first thing that happened that led me to believe I was heading in the right direction, although at the time I thought it was an omen, my apartment got rented to someone else. I couldn’t believe it.  See I am very proactive.  I called a week a head to make sure everything was ok and good to go.  I rented the apartment in February. The conversation went a little something live this:

Ring.

“Hawthorne at Northside”

“Oh I think I have the wrong number” I said because my complex was named Colonial Village.  So I check the phone number again. Ring

“Hawthorne at Northside” the person said again.  I panic and hang up the phone.  With fear gripping my hart, I tried looking up the management company’s name.  I found an “800” and called.  A recording came on “You’ve reached the main office, please contact the property direct…” 

“Ugh” So I ended up calling back and telling the person that I hung up on twice what I was looking for. They said that the property was being taking over by new management and that they had me in the system to move on 08/14.  Great, however, about 30 days ago, I called and was told that I could move on 8/03. “Well that apartment has been rented” came the nonchalant reply. So tell me what’s a girl to do?!  CRY!!!!!!!!!  I totally freaked out.  I was like oh my God what am I going to do.  I just quit my job all deposits were paid, the truck has been rented, and people were in place to help load. The person on the other end assured me that they would be able to help me and someone would be contacting within the hour, as I was boo hoo’ing uncontrollably on the phone.  I waited an hour but no one ever called!

After calling the apartment complex several times to no avail, I just didn’t know what to do.  I would like to say I handled this situation with my normal take-charge personality but I didn’t.  I went home, cracked open a bottle of wine, and pulled the covers over my head thoroughly convinced I made the biggest mistake of my life!  But then one of my friends called.  She encouraged me to contact the district managers and or go over the district managers heads if need be.  So I mustard up some courage from deep within and called the district manager demanding action or my deposit back within 48 hours so I could locate another apartment.  I then researched and found the names, addresses and email addresses of the executive board.  The Internet is a beautiful thing!  As I was drafting my tell all, email to the executive board making my demands, the district manager called me back stating that all was ok and I could move on 08/03. This convinced me that prayer and action works!

As planned my friends came loaded me up in Atlanta without a hitch! So we were off driving down the interstate and Sasha started to get suspicious.  She realized that this wasn’t our usual short drive to the doggy park.  She panicked and tried to jump out of the window while we were on the highway doing 70 MPH!  I have never been so frightened in my life! We were heading up the mountain so I couldn’t stop.  The very first chance I got I pulled off the highway and let Sasha out.  She used the bathroom and off we went again.  She continued to freak out but I refused to open the window until we got to our destination.  Because she tried to jump out the window, I believe to try to trek back to Atlanta (Atlanta or Bust – must have been her mantra), she will be forever known as Sasha the wonder dog – meaning I wonder what the hell that dog is thinking!

The next thing that happened was a little mishap with the movers in Asheville.  THEY DIDN’T SHOW UP!!!!!!! Again I panicked.  OMG what am I going to do.  I called my Mom and she told me to relax, get some rest, and call someone in the morning.  So not what I wanted to hear at the time.  I wanted something done and I wanted it done now – what that something was I had no clue.  It was 5 PM on Saturday so it was too late to do anything anyway.  But I still wanted justice!  However I took my mother’s advice.  I showered, ate, cracked open a bottle of wine, laid on my mattresses that were on the floor (my bed was in pieces), pulled the covers over my head, and cried! (see a pattern here J)

I shall not be defeated!  I got up early the next day not because I wanted to get up early but Sasha the wonder dog had to go potty! But non-the less I got up with a renewed spirit. I pulled up a list of people to call to possibly find movers and to see if someone could come out that day!  Lo and behold, I was able to find someone to come out on a Sunday.  I called at 9:30 AM.  They got there at 11:00 AM. They were done by 1:00 PM and by 1:30 PM Sasha and I were off to find the dog park! Again, prayer and action works!

I think that’s enough for now.  More things happened but I don’t want to scare ya!  You guys get the picture!  When you are following the destiny that God has for you, the enemy will attack you but rest assured, the plan has already been laid out.  You have the victory!  So here’s some morsels that I’ve learned along the way thus far:

1.     Tears solve nothing – (Always add wine with your tears to get better results! - just kidding!)

2.     What a difference a day makes – Sleep on it the sun always comes out tomorrow sprinkled with joy!

3.     God sends Angels to help you along the way

4.     I’m resilient and so are you!

 I would love to give a shout out the all the wonderful Angels that helped me in Atlanta: Mel G, Shanna G & A, GB, B-Payne and Joshua C.  Thanks so much for your help, love and support!  You guys Rock!  Also, my Angel in Asheville: Mike G!  You’re my hero!

Until next time! 

Please feel free to check out my books and past blogs at www.janicebrantle.com or www.poetryinmotionii.com!