Page 44 - Gilbert & Me_Neat

Day Seven

Wednesday, April 15 , 2020
th

6.30am:
Snoozing. Oh yay, rent is due. That’s the first thing that came to mind. Usually, because I get
st
th
paid in the 1 and 15 every month, I had agreed with my Yvonne that the full rent would be
th
paid on the 15 monthly. That allowed me to budget my meagre salary, putting aside half the
rent each time I got paid. Unfortunately, this plan was now buggered, because my Boss
(according to Sue) wasn’t planning on paying me what was due (and thus to complete my full
monthly salary) until the beginning of next month, having already managed to ensure that I
didn’t receive the first half at the beginning of this in the first place. I know things are tough for
him, but he’s getting paid for TWO JOBS! In US dollars and Euros. Plus, he’s got internet
banking options.

Gilbert, of course, lives rent free. But then he doesn’t use any utilities either, so he’s fine. TV’s
off until noon (continuing my attempts to conserve energy and expenditure). I know he’s waiting

for the MAKEful channel to come on for our daily laughter session.

7ish am:
I need coffee. Last scoop of beans – another first because, I’ve never allowed myself to get this
low on beans before. I’ll have to start using my emergency reserve tomorrow – that’s instant.
Boy, how desperate get you get?

No Coffee beans ☹