hey, guess what!? looking for a place to live still sucks.

So, there's a little keybox on my door, and a little hole in my heart. Today I'm thinking of moving closer to Trenton, because things look cheaper there. Or, I'll quit my job and move back to New York. Yes, I am serious.

Evil Realtor came to visit at 12:20 today (late but not obnoxious) and informed me that she's pretty sure she can sell the apartment by next week. Oh, goody! The first interested party is coming by at 7 tonight. I would write a complete ACT II of i don't think that will be a problem but really, it is just too depressing. Plus I may have overreacted just a bit to something ridiculous that she said. Before I knew it I was chasing her out. Anyway, let me give you the abridged version:

i don't think that will be a problem

ACT 2 (abridged)

[we join KATE, sitting cross-legged on couch, watching yesterday's Entertainment Tonight, eating cheese sandwich and looking annoyed. There is a knock at the door. KATE untangles her legs and goes to the door. It is EVIL REALTOR.]

Evil Realtor: Hi!
Kate: Hi, Marlene.
ER: something stupid.
Kate: Yeah, I know.
ER: something kind of insidiously mean.
Kate: What do you mean?
ER: something that doesn't really excuse the last thing she said.
Kate: I don't think so, Marlene.
ER: something non-apologetic.
Kate: Look, why don't you just finish so I can get back to work.
ER: [notices plastic turtle on bookshelf.] Oh, you like turtles?
Kate: No, not particularly.
ER: My daughter loves turtles.
Kate: Great.
ER: She's a turtle person. Is that your mirror?
Kate: Yes.
ER: You'll have to take it down, and fill in the holes you made.
Kate: Sure.
ER: And paint the door.
Kate: I'm not going to paint.
ER: We'll see. Maybe you won't have to.
Kate: Sure.
ER: You know, Kate, moving out won't be so bad.
Kate: I know.
ER: I can help you find an apartment.
Kate: Sure.
ER: You have plenty of time.
Kate: Yup.
ER: An investor might buy this apartment. Then you could stay! See, you'll be fine.
Kate: Yes, that is one possibility among many.
ER: something equally silly and non-conclusive but presented as a positive conclusion.
Kate: Maybe.
ER: something vaguely insensitive.
Kate: I guess.
ER: something farewellish.
Kate: Okay, I think that's a good idea.
ER: Here's my card.
Kate: Great.
ER: a statement of intent to sell the apartment in less than a week.
Kate: Wow, this is a great way to make money, isn't it?
ER: Uh, yes. I enjoy helping people.
Kate: Right. Helping them right out the door. Well, thanks for coming by, I guess I'll be hearing from you.
ER: OK! You have my card! Call me if you need anything!
Kate: [eyes rolling in despair] Right.
ER: So nice to see you Kate!
Kate: Bye. [lets EVIL REALTOR out of apartment. There is a jingling of keys and the sound of the keybox being fitted to the doorknob. KATE turns around and leans backwards on door, securing deadbolt and chain with a dramatic urgency.]
ER: [from outside] Goodbye!