Moments flying through the timeline...
I was so proud of myself. I was making enough money every month, that I could afford to get out of my tiny apartment, and into a small house. I had seen the sign go up, that said it was for rent, just a day before I got my paycheck. I had asked the gal if I could come and put down a deposit once I cashed my check, which she agreed to.
She said she normally wouldn't have promised a hold to anyone, but I was the first person to call so far, and that must have gotten me some brownie points.