Can You Do Me a Favor?

Twice this week I’ve done favors for friends and been burned. I’m a sucker for helping people out. If you ask me for something you’re more than likely going to get it. Monday night the old roommate came up to me and said he left his wallet at work. No problem, I had a little bit of cash on me. But then when I went up to pay I gave the bartender $5 since I was working the pools and drinking for free and $12 for the old roommate’s $10 bar tab. “You only gave him $17!” The bartender explained to him the situation with the pools and the roommate balked. “Fuck that, I’m only paying you $10.” Yeah? Huh, last time I lend you money. What, your cheap ass wasn’t going to tip the bartender? (I can say this all because the old roommate doesn’t come to this site and probably doesn’t know what a blog is. He’s more into YouPorn.com.)

The second instance actually happened a month ago but just reared its head this week. I had received a 30% off coupon at Kohl’s and, being a nice guy, I asked the Renter if she needed anything from there. Well, she managed to rack up $75 worth of underwear (like she doesn’t have enough already) (and those were just bottoms), a couple bras and some sweaters for a grand total of $206 after the 30% discount. The bill came and it’s due on Monday. Yesterday I asked her about paying for it. “Ok, so what do you want, rent or the Kohl’s bill?” Huh? “Yeah, I don’t have enough to pay you for both.” Being an accountant I’m just amazed by this. But then again I’m not normal. I have all my expenses mapped out by pay period to December 2010. Yeah, not normal. But if you knew this was coming due and you knew that you needed a roof over your head you’d think you’d have the cash on hand. Hey, I just shelled out $126 for the water bill and $70 for the electric and I’m never home (and rarely shower). But then again she does drive my drunk ass around a lot, I’ll give her that.