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It’s her. I got a little confused going between the phone app and my laptop. She’s been moping and crying the entire time. She was on the east coast on a J1 visa working since last June at a resort island. She set off for a road trip with 2 other Romanians and ended up in California. She was in a rebound relationship with the guy. He seems to have dumped her so she ventured off on her own to wait out her departure from Los Angeles Airport this Saturday.
This isn’t Copacabana, but we do have a vibrant, beachy atmosphere with lots of shops and outdoor places within walking distance. She went out but returned quickly. She didn’t want to be alone. Omg. Every suggestion I made she poo poo’d. I know why that guy dumped her.
I think you’d agree. She is young, but a real whiner. Everything I suggested for her to do she said no to: take a walk to the beach. “I don’t like the beach.” Take a walk along 2nd street and check out the shops and people. “No I don’t want to go alone.”
Last night I laughed that we were both eating chips. I was on my way into my cave and she was propped up in her bed. “There’s nothing else to do.” Was her reply.
next day update: I got up early and just got back home. It’s 2.32pm. She’s still in bed. She did get up to eat something because I see some stuff in the kitchen trash bin. I made some small talk and mentioned how nice the beach is now. “maybe later tonight…”
another update: She hasn’t left the house all day. It’s dark outside. I went out on the deck to bring in a dish I’d left and there she was, crying her eyes out and eating Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. Poor dear.
Man, she’s in bad shape. I remember going through a breakup, crying in bed…eventually I always figured out a reason to get up and go do something. Not everyone has that strength, I guess. How much longer will she be there? It’s nice that you are trying to give her some motivation to do something.
Thank goodness she leaves tomorrow, but her flight isn’t until 8pm out of LAX. I said I was sorry but I’ve got a guy coming in at 2 (the truth). She said that was fine and she didn’t mind hanging out at the airport. She keeps telling me I have no idea how bad she wants to leave.
I’m going to ask her if she wants to come with me on my afternoon walk/run. I think I know what she’s going to say but I’m going to ask anyway.
I’m getting depressed just reading your posts about her and her responses. Let’s hope she picks up real soon that nobody likes to be around a Debbie-Downer.
I, for one, will be waiting with bated breath to learn what kind of personality your 2:00 check-in has.
I’ve gotta give props to all of you who deal face-to-face with guests…I don’t think I could…I don’t like people well enough. (ha!)
That’s almost certainly an automated message coming from the software. I’ve received it before (more than once), and ignored it. I don’t take orders from machines. Not till the machines transcend and become self-aware, that is. And if they did, I’d join the Resistance.
And congratulations on trying to take your guest out of herself. It definitely falls into the category of going above and beyond.
I understand that; and I’m not making fun of her! I’ve been trying everything to cheer her up. Offered her barbequed sausages for dinner. Invited her to go on a walk with me. But she said it’s too hot and she doesn’t like the beach.
I cried once so hard over a guy constantly that when I looked in the mirror I had permanent bags under my eyes. It was a wake up call because my vanity was at stake. He had already broken my heart. I was not going to let him wreck my face too! Decided then and there to get over it. no guy is worth that! The things you learn after 40.
Very seasonal here, summer season is May to August, I"m in Upstate NY.
In 2016, I had one booking each for the months of Jan, Feb, March, April.
I was busier this summer than any other previously (3 yrs listed on ABB).
So busy I had to block off some calendar days just so I could have some time to myself (this is a house share ABB)
I completely blocked off my October, November, and December for now.
In the past, I’ve gotten reservations for those months from guests from Europe, usually a booking for October would be requested in July, November requests in August. Since that did not happen this year, I decided to close off those months.
I also just needed a break, I work a full time and a few part time jobs/gigs, so I’ve already made as much money as I wanted to from ABB for calendar year 2016.
We book about 12 to 15 days a month for a full house. We are in a moderately size city in a central area. We could book more, but we want 2 days between bookings for cleaning. We charge higher than ABB numbers and are happy with the money we are getting. THOUGH cleaning time is longer than expected.
no guy is worth that! The things you learn after 40.