Co-op Pimping

After spending the last few days applying for co-op housing, I feel like I have been trying to pimp out Jon and I. Not only as super members of society, but co-operative keeners. Here is some of the words I have used to describe us and why we want to move into a co-op:

Jon and I are recently married and are excited in the possibility of raising a family in a community atmosphere. We are a friendly responsible couple in our mid thirties, with blooming careers and are in a happy loving relationship. We cannot afford to buy a home in Victoria and would rather raise a child in a cooperative community than in a regular apartment building or townhouse complex.  

Now you might think that this is a bit much, but with anywhere from 3 month to 3 year waiting lists we HAVE to be proactive and keen (super keen). And let's be honest, we all know I am somewhat of a keener.  And I wouldn't hesitate to say that Jon is too, but in a more laid back way (hmmm, can you be a keener and be laid back?) anyways...

I remember trying to get a job with Summit (a tree planting company) in my first year of planting. I called the supervisor of this company and left a long message on his machine (I think more than one actually) saying that we were "pounders"(planted a lot of trees) and  "in it for the long haul" (meaning we would stick around for the whole summer plant) and then lastly I referred to us as “super solid”. I think the repetition of "super solid" is what did it in fact, because both Julie and I were hired ...and then teased for a while after that. So, this is not really my first act of pimping myself (and others) out.  Nothing wrong with being the “super solid girls” during the course of the contract, hell we got the job some good laughs out of it. Also, I like to believe we remained that way, Julie and I. Here is a picture of us now... 12 years later, the day before my wedding and still "super solid" friends. I love you Julie and would pimp you out anytime!

Now, back to pimping out my husband and I...