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When we last left off, Amy had arranged for some girl named Alison to come and see the apartment at 9:15 PM on Monday, May 8, 2006. I repeatedly told Amy that I would NOT be home at that time. She either didn’t read those emails or was so absorbed in her own warped world that the information failed to register in her lazy brain. I’ll go with the latter. I wasn’t supposed to be home but my plans were canceled at the last minute so I was home for the evening. Kathryn also had two guys scheduled to come earlier in the evening but, of course, Amy couldn’t be there. One of Kathryn’s friends never showed, though he did call every hour to say he would be there shortly. Punctuality precipitates persona people!

This next slew of emails took place Tuesday, May 9, 2006 before 1:30 PM.

Tuesday, 8:51 AM
From: Amy | To: Ryan
CC: Kathryn

Hi guys.

So Alison was a no show. : (
I emailed a couple others too (CC’d you both on one of them).
Do either of you have any prospects for the daytime showings? : )
Thanks,
Amy

Tuesday, 8:57 AM
From: Kathryn | To: Ryan
CC: Amy

Hi guys,
So Dan and Brian saw the place last night and I think they both really liked it.
Since Ryan met them already, I’ll tell you a little bit about them, Amy.

Dan:
22 years old, moving out of his old place b/c rent got too high, seemed to be a pretty busy person, he works at bally’s and is learning to be a personal trainer

Brian:
I’m not sure I asked how old he was, but he works 9-5 at a lawfirm downtown, moving out because his other roommates are leaving

We told both of them that you would probably be giving them a call Amy.
Traci is coming to look at the place tonight, but I dont think she is a very viable option b/c she only wants it for July and August. How is Kaetlynn working out?

Kathryn

Tuesday, 9:13 AM
From: Kathryn | To: Amy
CC: Ryan

Is Alison planning on coming back? That’s too bad she didn’t show up. Amy, did you get to talk to Kaetlynn? How do you guys feel about her?

Tuesday, 9:18 AM
From: Amy | To: Kathryn
CC: Ryan

Hi Kathryn,

No…Alison is not coming. She asked how many bathrooms we had and the move in date and then emailed me late yesterday eve to say she didn’t need to see the place! I left Katelynn a message and she hasn’t called me back yet. Also, if she is moving because of a falling out in her last place, that concerns me a bit. I would like to look a bit more. I can repost my ad again today to get it to the top of the page. That girl Liz sounded really cool to me on email. I will call her today. I’d probably be ok living with her. Let me know if you have any prospects you would like me to speak with.

Thanks!
- Amy

Tuesday, 9:33 AM
From: Amy | To: Kathryn
CC: Ryan

Hi Kathryn,

I just called Brian. He said he was looking at another place tonight and then is going to call you. I did not really feel comfortable with him for a variety of reasons. We are in very different places in life. Also, I don’t know if Ryan relayed this to you but I am not comfortable living with three men. I feel strongly about that. My posting specifies that we are looking for a woman. I think Ryan said that his does also? Not sure. Perhaps we can specify that if you have a posting up too? I don’t want us to waste time meeting people that are not going to be a good fit. I left Liz a message and am awaiting a call back from her as well. We haven’t been looking for more than a few days so I’m sure we will find someone!

Thanks,
Amy

Tuesday, 9:57 AM
From: Kathyrn | To: Amy
CC: Ryan

I did not realize that, but I will start to specify in my ad. I know we have only been looking for a few days so I’m still optimistic, I just hate to pass up any good chances because I’m counting on this deposit for my move. I don’t necessarily think that Kaetlynn had a falling out with her roommates, I think she is just in a bad situation that she wants to get out of. I know I have been there and I’m certainly stronger for it (and it also made me a better, more considerate roommate). Anyway, perhaps when you talk to her you can get the details. I’m sorry about my sense of urgency, it’s just that I’m really nervous about this move and its’ making me a little crazy…the sooner this all gets resolved, the more sane I will be. I’ll repost my ad with the specifications. see you tonight,
Kathryn

Tuesday, 9:58 AM
From: Amy | To: Ryan

Hey Ryan, I haven’t heard any demands from you this morning. Are you avoiding the issue again????


Tuesday, 10:41 AM
From: Amy | To: Ryan
CC: Kathryn

Hi guys,
I reposted the ad so it would go to the top of the list. It is a good trick that sometimes helps.
-Amy

Tuesday, 11:22 AM
From: Amy | To: Ryan
CC: Kathryn

Hi guys,

I just talked to this girl Sarra. I really like her! She seemed very nice…I would totally live with her. Ryan, I think you’d like her too! She seems very sweet. Is there a time you will be able to meet her any night this week? She is checking her schedule to see what works for her. I can try and get home earlier one of these days if that’s the only way. Let me know what works for you.

Cheers,
Amy

Tuesday, 11:36 AM
From: Ryan | To: Amy

Hey Amy, anytime during the daytime would be best for myself since I work at night. I usually leave for work at 4:00.
Also, did you ever talk to Katelynn?

Ryan

Tuesday, 11:37 AM
From: Amy | To: Ryan

Ryan,
I don’t appreciate you pressuring me to talk to Katelynn. Unlike some people I actually work for a living and can’t drop everything to suit you. I will talk to her when I am ready.

Amy

Tuesday, 11:51 AM
From: Amy | To: Ryan
CC: Kathryn

Hi Ryan/Kathryn,
I just called Kaetlynn again and reached her this time. She seemed friendly but really young and I generally got the feeling the dynamic could end up the way it was with Kate and Rebecca which didn’t really work very well. Ryan, should I set something up with this other girl Sarra for Sunday or is there an early evening before you go to work that you can meet her? I can leave work early or miss a meeting one night to come home after work if that is the only way you will be available.

Let me know,
Thanks,
Amy

Tuesday, 11:54 AM
From: Amy | To: Ryan
CC: Kathryn

I just sent an email about that. I’ll forward it along to you again. I can’t be there during the day so we’ll have to work something else out. What time do you go to work at night?
Thanks,
Amy

Tuesday, 12:01 PM
From: Ryan | To: Amy

Hey Amy, I work every night this week at 4:30. I can show the place anytime before then. I am off Friday night and Sunday and can show the place on those days.

-Ryan

Tuesday, 12:04 PM
From: Amy | To: Ryan

Ryan, are you willing to cooperate this time and be here to meet potential roommates? I asked you when you are available and you keep avoiding the fact. You did this yesterday too. You aren’t helping this situation for anyone. I don’t care if we ever find a roommate. This is Kathryn’s mess. I’m just trying to be a good roommate by helping her out and making this a smooth process. Maybe you should do the same. I can show the place every night after 9:15. Saturdays and Sundays aren’t good for me because I am busy most of the day with things that I cannot change. When are you available?

Thanks,
Amy

Tuesday, 12:12 PM
From: Ryan | To: Amy
CC: Kathryn

Amy, this process can’t drag on for two months like it did last time. I am working everyday and will not be able to be here most of the time. I need to work as much as possible before summer school starts….Also, I doubt most of the potential roommates are going to want to keep coming back to meet people. I can understand your reservations about living with three guys (god knows I wanted to shoot myself living with 3 girls). I don’t understand the “dynamic” you are referring to about Kate and Rebecca. Yes they didn’t get along but neither of them live here anymore. Drew and I are very easy going people and could live with a polar bear. Just because someone is young does not make them irresponsible. Katelynn is a fulltime student and works a fulltime job as well, just like I do. To me that shows a great deal of responsibility. We were very lucky to have three people ready to take the apartment but you have vetoed them all. I canceled my plans last night to be here to meet to Allison but she didn’t even show up. I think you should reconsider one of our three choices. I’m with you 100% on Brian, I don’t think he would be a good fit here. But Dan and Katelynn would both make perfect, ideal roommates.

I’m all for still looking but remember last time we lost a lot of good potential roommates from being too choosy. We’re going to run out of time and end up settling on someone none of us are too thrilled about. I’ve had 4 more replies this morning, 3 of them guys and one of them an undergrad. I would like to reply and have them see the place at some point but that would be wasting everyone’s time if you’re just going to veto them. I don’t know what your ad says but my ad is very blunt and honest about who already lives here - that there is one working professional, a student/waiter and another student-aged person. Most working professionals aren’t going to want to live in an apartment when half the apartment are either students or live a student-like life. Of course we aren’t a party apartment and never would be but most professionals are going to want to live with other professionals.

Ryan

Tuesday, 12:23 PM
From: Amy | To: Ryan
CC: Kathryn

Hi Ryan,
I agree 100% and that’s why I’m perfectly sold on Sarra and ready to go! Are you willing to make time to meet her? If you are comfortable with her, I’m fine with her moving in.
Let me know,
Thanks,
Amy

Tuesday, 12:27 PM
From: Kathryn | To: Ryan

is there any way we can veto her? i just want this to be done and i just care that you are happy with the person since you will be the one interacting with them!

Tuesday, 12:34 PM
From: Amy | To: Ryan
CC: Kathryn

Hi Ryan,
I’ll ask for a second time…What time do you work in the evenings so we can coordinate times to meet people? “I can only meet during the day…” really isn’t that helpful. My ad is below. I considered both you and Drew working professionals. I am sorry you don’t see yourselves that way. BOTTOM LINE: I WILL NOT live with a fourth pot smoker, partier, or a twenty year old. So, if you want us to find someone, you’ll need to be more cooperative and don’t bother forwarding those along to me. I won’t sign the papers on that. You can send as many emails as you want and it still won’t happen! Let me know when you are willing to do that by coordinating some meeting times that work for both of us and making yourself available to meet people that I find as well. Also, I’d suggest not ignoring my questions about your schedule because it only drags things out. For the last time…What time do you work in the evenings? What nights do you work? I will be happy to leave work a bit early to meet people around that schedule to the best of my ability. Thanks for your help in making this process run a bit smoother from here on out.
- Amy

Tuesday, 12:36 PM
From: Amy | To: Ryan
CC: Kathryn

Btw - if you can live with a polar bear, how about Sarra!

Tuesday, 12:42 PM
From: Ryan | To: Amy

Amy,
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve already told you this but I WORK EVERY NIGHT THIS WEEK, until at least 11, maybe even later if we’re busy. I am home only during the day. I don not work Friday night, Saturday morning, and all day Sunday. If we’re still looking next week I can ask for a night or two off to show the place when you’ll be here. I’m trying to work with you here but it seems like you aren’t even reading my emails. I know you’re receiving them because you reply to them and the original email is at the bottom. My availability is more flexible than yours. Here is a chart breaking down when we are both available:

Monday - Thursday
Me: 8 AM - 4 PM
You: 9:15 PM until…

Friday
Me: 4:00 PM until…
You: 9:15 PM until…

Saturday
Me: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
You: Never

Sunday
Me: ALL DAY
You: Never

And I’m not certain what you mean by living with another pot smoker. Neither Katelynn nor Dan yesterday were potsmokers.
I just talked to Sarra on the phone - I didn’t get a good vibe from her. She doesn’t even have a job! Plus she can’t commit to a move-in date. And when I told her about the deposits, she said that she wasn’t aware of them. I don’t feel there is a need to waste her or our own time by having her come look at the place. So far you have delivered an unemployed person and a girl who didn’t even bother to show up. Kathryn and I have delivered two very good choices that you have vetoed.
And last time I checked, Drew and I weren’t working professionals. Working professionals are people who work from daytime jobs, usually from 9-5 - like you or Rebecca. Drew and I both work nights and are mostly home during the day. I go to school full-time.

Our schedules conflict each others but I’m sure we can work around it.

-Ryan

Tuesday, 12:56 PM
From: Amy | To: Ryan
CC: Kathryn

Hi Ryan,
I am sorry to hear that you didn’t get a “good vibe” from Sarra. I didn’t get a “good vibe” from the others and will not live with them. So it sounds like we are back to square one. The final answer is no on both. As for Sarra, She is in grad school! That is a full time job and responsible people who pay their bills go to grad school. But it doesn’t matter what I say because you will veto anyone I bring by. Now I doubt we will find anyone anytime soon.
Take care,
- Amy

Tuesday, 1:04 PM
From: Kathryn | To: Ryan

This is awful. Can we stop the email fighting? I’m going to talk to Amy tonight…if you had the time could you maybe just meet with Sarra?

Tuesday, 1:06 PM
From: Sarra | To: Ryan

Hi Ryan, I was just emailing you to follow up on our phone conversation. Amy said she wants to get the ball rolling on my move-in. I would very much like to come by and meet you soon. I have a job interview today and another tomorrow. Once I find a job I will be ready to move. I hope to find a job by June 1 and maybe I can move in before July! Amy said you will be home tonight. Is it okay if I come by at 7:30?

How much is this deposit?
Sarra

Tuesday, 1:12 PM
From: Ryan | To: Sarra

Hey Sarra,
Unfortunately I won’t be home this evening because I have to work at 4 PM. Could you come by before 4? If not I could do Friday after 4. Also, we’re looking for someone who can move in ASAP, no later than June 1. Upon move-in you need to pay first and last month’s rent, plus a security deposit. The total is $1537.50.

-Ryan

Tuesday, 1:22 PM
From: Sarra | To: Ryan

Hi Ryan. I wasn’t aware that the deposit would be that much. Amy told me that the last month’s rent and security were Kathryn’s responsibility. I can pay first month’s rent as soon as a get a job and get paid.

ATTACHED EMAILS
From: Sarra | To: Amy

Hi Amy,
Ryan said he won’t be home tonight but that I can come by Friday night. Does that work for you?
He also told me that I have to pay the sum of 1500. That seems like an awful lot.
Sarra

From: Amy | To: Sarra

Hey Sarra, that deposit is Kathryn’s responsibility. She is the one breaking the lease. Maybe the two of you could split it.

Thanks,
Amy

This Boston entry was posted Tuesday, July 4th, 2006 at 10:35 am.
Tags: amy, Boston, Brookline, roommates, The Eye