I placed an ad online. She answered, mentioning her rates while giving a quick overview of the types of things she would, and would not take care of. We exchanged names, phone numbers and then I promptly forgot that I'd decided to make an arrangement.
Herein lies my problem. I am busy, simultaneously I hold three jobs which eat the majority of my time. I also live with friends, to reap the benefits of shared rent and utilities. My roommates and I had tossed the idea around of having someone come in and tidy the place for us. Finally, after months of procrastination and thinly veiled hopes that everyone would start doing their part, I broke down and placed the ad.
Again, I'd forgotten that we had even made initial contact. Luckily enough, I had given my cell number and a few days after our first interaction I received a text asking if we were to go forward with our agreement.