Notice of Inspection

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Apparently my Mom and I failed the yearly apartment inspection (which is performed when inspecting the fire alarms.) So they have given us a week to declutter. I know our place is full of stuff, but we keep it clean - there's no problem with bugs or mice or anything. Argg . . . this at the same time as I'm trying to get a job and feeling like a bit of a loser. I feel the swirl of life pushing me down, but I don't want to give into it. My first impulse upon receiving the notice was to buy a bottle of wine, but I didn't (I'm a recovering alcoholic.) I keep saying to myself that it's not what happens, but how you deal with it. But I can hardly move, like I'm sinking in quicksand.

Those inspections can be pretty strict.I had a family member get wrote up because they hadn't cleaned the grease hood on the stove,and it's wasn't bad at all,not like it was dripping grease.
I guess they are thinking that any clutter is a fire hazard.
Good for you for not getting the bottle of wine.I hope things look up and you feel better.

All that clutter is fuel for fire.

It can also be a danger if you or your mom need medical care.

Thanks. I think they are concerned about it being a fire hazard. And I have to admit that if you're not familiar with the path, it can be tricky to negotiate our apartment. I'm going to sort through the piles of clothes and books in my room tomorrow.

Well, I had an interview this morning for a position as a part-time night auditor and it went well. So that was a bit of a boost. And Mom and I have started tidying. Mom is really upset and blames me, but at the time of the inspection I was working 40+ hours per week and couldn't prepare for it.
I noticed when I was walking dogs that often in a pack the aggressive female will bite other pack members when threatened by a foreign input; I wonder if this is a case of that.

Well, the inspection is tomorrow and we've got the place looking pretty good. My Mom took this as an opportunity to completely redecorate which at first infuriated me, but now I am participating in. The place is looking a lot better. And we've cleared the exits and clutter so that you can walk around without tripping over something (which I still maintain is a good counter-offense measure for two women living alone, but whatever.)
I dread the actual inspection as it is humiliating, but so be it. I will offer to take the dogs for a walk as they bark when people are in our apartment (as they should.) But it'll get me out.
Also, I have gotten a job with another taxi firm and have been offered 3 shifts per week as soon as a get my licence which I applied for today. These people seem a lot nicer than the ones I worked for last time.
Thanks for the good wishes!

Well, cripes, they didn't come. We stopped the super in the hall and invited him in and he says the inspector probably won't bother coming as they just send out those notices to get people to clean up. Aaarrrrggggg. Well, anyway, we got the place cleaned up and a heck of a spring cleaning it was! I found all kinds of great stuff.