The washer

I lost part of the battle with the washer. The biggest problem I had was that I had to pay for the repair even though I specifically wrote that my landlady would pay for the maintenance in the apartment. And then (after two weeks of waiting) the repair man finally replaced the timer in the washer and a bunch of other parts (which I never know about, nor would have agreed too)...and so I had to pay more money. And then the washer didn't work! I completely lost it. I was trying to study for finals and take care of one of my roommates. It was too much to handle. But my dad had a great idea...after I finished my well deserved cry, I went down to my landlady and explained the problem. The washer was finally fixed the next day and I had no more problems with her. I did have to pay money, but I did split it with my roommates. It was frustrating, but I good lesson. I have decent negotiating skills but it is really hard to be stern, nice, and respectful to an old lady even though she is clearly ripping you off. ...another skill I will have to perfect. Also, while the repair man was "looking" for a new timer the landlady gave us an non-automatic washer. I didn't think it would be that bad, but it was hard! Filling it up with water by yourself and draining the water a couple times and then ringing everything out by hand. I now truly appreciate automatic washers!!

And now I have clean clothes:)