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I think I've found an apartment that I want.
It's very central, in a shabby area with lots of noise around it. It's not as nice as the one that was above a gym but it's close to lots of restaurants. Oink oink.
Will be making an offer on it tomorrow. I'm "cutting a deal" in terms of penalties if I break the year lease. I want an option to bail if I'm unhappy. Of course, if they don't agree I have no choice but to take it anyway.
I'm trying to get it under $2k USD per month, so I have money left in my housing allowance to buy extra furniture or electricals. Or lollies. Oink.
About a week ago I had a meeting with someone who is normally very reserved and disagreeable. At least, she is with me. The issue was fairly complicated and after slowly going through it in detail, with a few laboured language struggles, she suggested a solution that I thought was spot on.
My response: "Bingo" (thumbs up).
Her response: Spontaneous laughter and a softening around the eyes.
I have since used "Bingo" a few times with different people, male and female , in each case receiving a positive response.
I feel like Alexander Fleming when he discovered penicillin: don't know why it works, but it does, so use it for everything. I likewise expect that people will soon build up resistance to my techniques. Until then, though, it's a sweet ride. Bingo makes everyone happy.
