My Life - The Struggle is Real

 As many of you know I recently got a New (to me) 2004 Subaru Forester. It has mismatched tires and rims that where all close to bald. Today I got a nearly new set of Sumo Winter-Rated Studdable All Season Tires already mounted and balanced on a matching set of Aluminum Subaru Factory Rims off an Outback. They cost me $400 and I installed them myself. That is a hell of a good deal as they have 80+% tread left and matching aluminum factory rims to boot. When I got it, the Subaru had the smallest recommended size of 205/60 R16 tires. Now it has the largest recommended size of 225/65 R16 which resulted in almost 2 inches of lift and makes the car much easier for my disabled ass to get in and out of!

 I started work Monday the 21st as an Election Judge. Sadly, my disabilities made it next to impossible to do that job and I was forced to quit yesterday. Anxiety is a real bitch sometimes and it refuses to let me function around people, especially if there are more than 1 or 2 other people around me. I still owe $95 on my phone bill, $115 in utilities to the apartment complex, and about $50 in streaming services. So I will be out panhandling and praying as last week I didn't make hardly anything all week and was out multiple times a day trying!

 Well, I have a $195 phone bill due, so I have to try and make some money today. I have about half of it right now! Richard Colbert venuspcs@gmail.com 954-600-0540

 So things are getting better, slowly! I start work (for 3 weeks) as an Election Judge starting Monday 10/21. I am also making a little money here and there driving people around!

I decided to take my service dog Baron out to the mountains today. It was our first time going out to Clear Creek near Blackhawk together and he absolutely loved the mountains, nature, and the creek. I couldn't hardly get him back into the car.

 Update for 10/14/24 I am going to attempt to accomplish a few things today: * Sell my old 94 Suburban - I will take it to Colorado Parts & Pull and see what they offer me! * Find a job doing food/grocery delivery - I have already applied with Domino's and Walmart Spark! * Try to get my driver's license switched back to Colorado! * Make an appointment with DMV to get Tags for the Subaru! Going to try and get Disabled Veteran Tags or at the very least Handicap Tags. * Go see my spine surgeon and figure out the next steps toward the goal of relieving my pain and improving my quality of life! Richard Colbert venuspcs@gmail.com 954-600-0540

 10/11/24 Update I am working hard trying to come up with money to pay my bills. I have already been out panhandling twice today and am heading back out again in a few minutes. Richard Colbert venuspcs@gmail.com 954-600-0540

 Health Update for 10/10/24 I saw my hip doctor (Dr. Woodward) today regarding the MRI's I had done on 9/28/24. I got bad news on top of bad news on top of more bad news. 1) I need a full hip replacement (yeah at 52 years old) 2) They don't want to do the hip replacement, instead they want me to do steroid injections and physical therapy which have never worked for me. 3) The majority of the issues causing my pain and mobility issues are in my Lumbar Spine and Septum. Which I had surgery on the lumbar in July 24 but it not only didn't fix my back it relieved enough tension that all the other issues showed up!

 10/9/24 - Bills Galore I am still not feeling good and haven't been able to do much for over a week now. I have lots of bills due/coming due in next few days and no money to speak of. * Electric - $75.48 due on 10/28/24 * Cellphone - $183.93 due on 10/15/24 * Car Insurance - $60.30 due on 10/28/24 * Internet - $90 due on 10/14/24 This doesn't include small charges like my streaming services, parking space, etc. Due this week totals $274 (cell & Internet) Due next week totals $136 (Electric & Car Insurance) Due over the next two weeks $75 various streaming TV Services (Peacock, Paramount+, Hulu/Disney, Netflix, Youtube Premium, etc.) Email: venuspcs@gmail.com Phone: 954-600-0540

 Update for 10/8/24 I am still feeling like absolute dog crap and haven't been able to go try and panhandle today. My new electric bill just posted ($75.48), my cellphone bill is due ($183.93) and my car insurance is due soon as well ($60.30). Yes I know my old 94 Suburban is a POS and barely runs but it is all I have to get to grocery store, doctors, etc. right now so got to pay the car insurance. Email: venuspcs@gmail.com Phone: 954-600-0540 PS—I may have some help coming to get a better vehicle. It would be a loan I would have to go back to work and repay, but it would still help me earn a living instead of having to panhandle to survive!

 Update #1 for 10/7/24 I went out to my normal spot this morning at Evans and Downing. Only made a few bucks and I have lots of bills due in the next week or so. If anyone can help please do, it will be greatly appreciated! Email: venuspcs@gmail.com Phone: 954-600-0540

 Update #1 for 10/6/24 I haven't felt good for several days. Haven't been able to make any money in several days either. I am beyond broke and have many bills due in the next week or so. If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated! Email: venuspcs@gmail.com Phone: 954-600-0540

 Update #1 for 10/5/24 I am out under the overpass at Santa Fe and Belleview trying to panhandle. I have my service dog with me this morning. Not having any luck yet! Email: venuspcs@gmail.com Phone: 954-600-0540

 Update for 10/4/24 I felt like absolute garbage yesterday so didn't go out or post. I don't feel any better today but I have bills coming up so I have to go panhandle today whether I want to or not. Email: venuspcs@gmail.com Phone: 954-600-0540

 Update #1 for 10/3/24 I went out this morning to panhandle and didn't make anything. I have a kidney infection so had to come home earlier than I wanted. Email: venuspcs@gmail.com Phone: 954-600-0540

 Update #1 for 10/2/24 I went out for a couple hours this morning to panhandle, didn't make much but at least I made a few bucks. All my bills are paid (no past due bills) for now. I have a $190 phone bill due in less than 2 weeks, a $90 electric bill due in 2 weeks and more I am sure will show up in the next week or so. Email: venuspcs@gmail.com Phone: 954-600-0540

 Update #1 for 10/1/24 I went out this morning and tried panhandling in a few places but had no luck. Just trying to survive and pay bills!  Email: venuspcs@gmail.com Phone: 954-600-0540