Q. For Biblical Literature class I need to write t a short play like 1-2 minutes long, revolving around a parable that is form modern times any ideas. I know what a parable is its just I�m blank for ideas.
A. Back in 1995, a young man, we'll call him Jed, after losing his job as a household goods mover, found himself wandering around the Sacramento delta. He'd been living in a van for the past few years and had decided to upgrade to a boat. He happened upon a suitable candidate in a 64 foot scow type barge with a 46 foot long x 12 ft wide mobile home trailer sitting on the main deck. He purchased the vessel for $10,000. invested about $300. in paint, a new toilet, some mini blinds,and some linoleum for the bathroom. He furnished the vessel with donated furniture from his many moving jobs. His home improvement project took about ten days to finish, and when he was done he smoked a fat doobie and came to the conclusion that this was no ordinary boat but rather a beautifully restored yacht. He advertised his 'yacht' in the Bay Area Classifieds because his ad would cost only $25.00 for the whole year. The ad read, "Massive 64 ft. barge. Twin screw, rebuuilt diesel engines, two bedrooms one bath, large patio deck. $80,000.00 with $40,000.00 down, $1,000.00 a month. Located in Sac. delta. Free mooring included." It was tied up to a tree so technically it was free. Within a week prospective buyers began inspecting his barge and listening to his drug induced sales pitch. Many of the buyers also had great plans for the barge, which our would be salesman incorporated into his spiel. Finally after about three months a serious buyer presented himself with an offer of $60,000.00 with $30,000.00 down and $1,000.00 a month. By this time however our salesman had polished his sales pitch to such perfection that he had come to believe the 'yacht' was actually worth $80 grand, and told his only chance at financial independence, "Let me think about it.". The buyers phone number was lost shortly thereafter. True story.
Here's another. One day a man was busy outside his home looking for his lost keys. A passerby offered to help in the search and after about an hour asked,"Where did you lose your keys?". The man replied, "In my house.". The passerby then asked,"If you lost your keys inside, then why are you looking for them outside?". The keyless man replied, "Because the light is better out here.". Some people might find this to be a silly parable but chances of finding a set of keys in the dark aren't much better.
Here's another. One day a man was busy outside his home looking for his lost keys. A passerby offered to help in the search and after about an hour asked,"Where did you lose your keys?". The man replied, "In my house.". The passerby then asked,"If you lost your keys inside, then why are you looking for them outside?". The keyless man replied, "Because the light is better out here.". Some people might find this to be a silly parable but chances of finding a set of keys in the dark aren't much better.
Wanting to move to California...needing some guidance.?
Q. i am wanting to move to California, but not quite sure where. I've looked at a few places like Santa Cruz, LA, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, and Eureka. From what I've found SC isn't quite what it use to be, that college kids have kind of taken over, LA has a bit of crime, and Eureka is a bit cold year round with lots of fog in the summer. But I've also heard SC has great surfing. LA is LA, along with great beaches, San Diego has great beaches as well. And San Francisco and Sacramento are great places with lots to do.
Basically what I am looking for is a city that has a lot to offer. I would prefer to be close to a beach, an hour away wouldn't be bad, closer would be awesome though. I would prefer a more safe area, i understand that you can't get away from crime. Money isn't that big of a deal, because I will be going with some close friends, there will be four of us, between the ages 20-25. Two are a couple so preferably a 3 bedroom place, not much more than $2,000 a month, would be nice. If its two bedroom and we have to share a room, then tough, we're in California.
Our reason for moving is basically where we live is drastically behind the times. There is no opportunity to make a decent living where we are. And there is nothing to do that isn't a couple of hours away. This area is very laid back, and everyone is raised to graduate high school, marry, have kids, and work at Wal-mart for the rest of your life. I do not want any part of that, I know there is so much more out there. I can no longer stay in Rowan County Kentucky.
Help me people! Please!
Basically what I am looking for is a city that has a lot to offer. I would prefer to be close to a beach, an hour away wouldn't be bad, closer would be awesome though. I would prefer a more safe area, i understand that you can't get away from crime. Money isn't that big of a deal, because I will be going with some close friends, there will be four of us, between the ages 20-25. Two are a couple so preferably a 3 bedroom place, not much more than $2,000 a month, would be nice. If its two bedroom and we have to share a room, then tough, we're in California.
Our reason for moving is basically where we live is drastically behind the times. There is no opportunity to make a decent living where we are. And there is nothing to do that isn't a couple of hours away. This area is very laid back, and everyone is raised to graduate high school, marry, have kids, and work at Wal-mart for the rest of your life. I do not want any part of that, I know there is so much more out there. I can no longer stay in Rowan County Kentucky.
Help me people! Please!
A. You did your research very well. I would suggest the central coast, not warm like SoCal and not cold like NorCal but water varies in temperature. You can check out Ventura and Camarillo in Southern Cal, Shell and Pismo Beach, Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo in central Calif. I am suggesting places that you can afford. For your age group I would recommend San Luis Obispo or Santa Barbara for a small conservative college setting with the beach about 20 miles away. Santa Maria is a possibility and closer to a beach.Also Ventura, Port Hueneme are possibilities.
You have to go where there are jobs and that is usually in larger cities like San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento, Los Angeles. For $2000 a month you may get 2-bdrms in a suburb of San Francisco like Napa or Santa Rosa. San Francisco has a beach and you can live close by in Pacifica or Daly City and get to S.F. in 45 minutes.
There are jobs in northern Los Angeles county so Thousand Oaks and Agoura are possibilities but they are not near a beach. There are places near a beach but most of those are more expensive than you can afford. There are no jobs on the north coast. You will find more jobs in Orange or L.A. county because they have the biggest populations and most commerce.
You have to go where there are jobs and that is usually in larger cities like San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento, Los Angeles. For $2000 a month you may get 2-bdrms in a suburb of San Francisco like Napa or Santa Rosa. San Francisco has a beach and you can live close by in Pacifica or Daly City and get to S.F. in 45 minutes.
There are jobs in northern Los Angeles county so Thousand Oaks and Agoura are possibilities but they are not near a beach. There are places near a beach but most of those are more expensive than you can afford. There are no jobs on the north coast. You will find more jobs in Orange or L.A. county because they have the biggest populations and most commerce.
Can i make ends meet in california?
Q. background info: i was raised in walnut creek, california. i am young, but will not mention my age because I am more mature than that. my heart aches for that place and i miss my loved ones out there who mean the world to me. i am a responsible person, many say i have a good head on my shoulders. i'm a very goal oriented person and a hardworker. and i say this with entire honesty. anyway, i want to make this happen. i have a lot of support from friends, but i'm not going to feed off of them. i need to stand on my own.
is it possible to make ends meet out there? i'm putting off school for a year (to wait for in-state tuition to come in affect) and for my life to be more stable to get the grades that i must work hard for, along with more money that needs to be saved up. anyway, i will be working full-time waitressing (finding a nice restaurant because expensive food=more tips). and i do have past experience in this.
next, i have a faithful friend moving with me and we will be working together to help each other with everything. we will have to pay for the roof over our head (a 1-2 bedroom apartment), the utilities, food, gas, POSSIBLY car insurance--sharing a car, and whatever other expenses. all of this will be split. is it feasible? yes everyone, i know it will be tough as hell to accomplish and work at this... but anything is possible if you set your heart to it. &the economy sucks, yes. but i don't have a family and i don't have much to pay for... and i will be working my way back to school to be a nurse practitioner (getting my masters in nursing). it's not too far out of my reach, it's just a matter of stepping out of my boundaries of comfort and security.
advice is good.
opinions too.
feed me whatever :P
is it possible to make ends meet out there? i'm putting off school for a year (to wait for in-state tuition to come in affect) and for my life to be more stable to get the grades that i must work hard for, along with more money that needs to be saved up. anyway, i will be working full-time waitressing (finding a nice restaurant because expensive food=more tips). and i do have past experience in this.
next, i have a faithful friend moving with me and we will be working together to help each other with everything. we will have to pay for the roof over our head (a 1-2 bedroom apartment), the utilities, food, gas, POSSIBLY car insurance--sharing a car, and whatever other expenses. all of this will be split. is it feasible? yes everyone, i know it will be tough as hell to accomplish and work at this... but anything is possible if you set your heart to it. &the economy sucks, yes. but i don't have a family and i don't have much to pay for... and i will be working my way back to school to be a nurse practitioner (getting my masters in nursing). it's not too far out of my reach, it's just a matter of stepping out of my boundaries of comfort and security.
advice is good.
opinions too.
feed me whatever :P
A. Yes, it is possible. But i'm telling you right now it's HARD even with two people. I grew up there. Sacramento, California. I love it, but as a 22 year old I couldn't do it on my own. I now live in Virginia. Cost of living is down here. In California the pricing on apartments huh..it's Crazy. You can check it out yourself online just go to FOR RENT.com and look up the area you want to be in. Also, with the economy the way it is...it wouldn't be a wise choice. Think about it long and hard then play your cards. But when the day comes to move out there...take advantage of the beautiful state ;]
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