Decision
Once again I'm facing a difficult decision. Unfortunately this one isn't about what I want, but more what I can afford.
I'm a "whits-end" kind of person. I will tolerate and tolerate until I can no longer do so. Then I take action with a vengence. I woke up this morning ready to take action. I can't stand my apartment, and although you haven't heard me say so thus far, I really can't, and I think it's an enormous part of the reason why I'm so uncomfortable and unhappy. I need a home where I love to be. To encompass all issues into one: my bathroom desperately needs to be completely redone for water leaks and mold and I just really don't care to be there when they do it. Add a million other tiny issues and you have my demise in a tidy little box. A smelly box at that.
So I go and visit my landlord agency this morning, plead my case and request (beg) to be moved. Thankfully I've established some sort of positive relationship with the owners (they remembered my name and even where I work) so they were more than happy to offer what they have under the same lease and carrying over my deposit. I went and looked at the other apartment.
The good points...
* Lights and windows EVERYWHERE!
* Actual, ligitimate, BUILT-IN shower complete with doors
* Dish Washer
* Garbage Disposal
* Deadbolt on the front door
* Clean, pretty carpet
* No smelly cabinets
* Larger
* Upstairs
* Much newer building
* No leaking water (believe me, I looked)
* Separated kitchen
and the best thing is, I can actually invite friends over without embarrassment. And I liked it there... I already want to go back.
The problem? Rent goes up $100. I'm working my fingers to the bone right now and scraping through. What am I gonna do? Mom and I are going to brainstorm this weekend and see what we can figure out.
Note to Durant friends: If I do this I'll be undertaking a massive moving effort on Monday. If you have a truck I have a few things, (bed, desk, two couches) that will have to be moved. If you wouldn't mind you might give me a shout. I'd love you forever.
D says I can live with him and Miller. *big smiles* Somehow I'm doubting their girlfriends would appreciate, but it's a very thoughtful offer. Thanks D!
I'm a "whits-end" kind of person. I will tolerate and tolerate until I can no longer do so. Then I take action with a vengence. I woke up this morning ready to take action. I can't stand my apartment, and although you haven't heard me say so thus far, I really can't, and I think it's an enormous part of the reason why I'm so uncomfortable and unhappy. I need a home where I love to be. To encompass all issues into one: my bathroom desperately needs to be completely redone for water leaks and mold and I just really don't care to be there when they do it. Add a million other tiny issues and you have my demise in a tidy little box. A smelly box at that.
So I go and visit my landlord agency this morning, plead my case and request (beg) to be moved. Thankfully I've established some sort of positive relationship with the owners (they remembered my name and even where I work) so they were more than happy to offer what they have under the same lease and carrying over my deposit. I went and looked at the other apartment.
The good points...
* Lights and windows EVERYWHERE!
* Actual, ligitimate, BUILT-IN shower complete with doors
* Dish Washer
* Garbage Disposal
* Deadbolt on the front door
* Clean, pretty carpet
* No smelly cabinets
* Larger
* Upstairs
* Much newer building
* No leaking water (believe me, I looked)
* Separated kitchen
and the best thing is, I can actually invite friends over without embarrassment. And I liked it there... I already want to go back.
The problem? Rent goes up $100. I'm working my fingers to the bone right now and scraping through. What am I gonna do? Mom and I are going to brainstorm this weekend and see what we can figure out.
Note to Durant friends: If I do this I'll be undertaking a massive moving effort on Monday. If you have a truck I have a few things, (bed, desk, two couches) that will have to be moved. If you wouldn't mind you might give me a shout. I'd love you forever.
D says I can live with him and Miller. *big smiles* Somehow I'm doubting their girlfriends would appreciate, but it's a very thoughtful offer. Thanks D!