Mass hallucination on the ballroom floor, an ancient rite of passage.
I am pondering moving ... again. There's no rush, but I am getting really tired of certain things about this apartment, like the disgusting smoke that wafts through from the other tenants and makes me sick to my stomach. The studs that are coming through the walls. The sheer lack of insualation, grounded outlets, or efficient heating. The street parking and the pink bathroom fixtures. The one-butt kitchen. And as my mom pointed out, I'm not being forced out this time, I can take my time to find a really NICE place and not just any old roof over my head. Chateau Shabby-chic is so over for me.
Now, I know a new place might still have some of these problems. And I am REALLY not looking forward to boxing everything up and baggin' up the 300+ books. The mere thought of moving exhausts me, and I wish I could say that I was moving into a house where I would be staying for quite a few years. But there is no way I could get financing in this economy, and so more rent money will not be going towards a mortgage.
This one looks REALLY promising. Look at the size of that kitchen!!! Not sure about the utter lack of windows though (save for the one in the kitchen). Maybe there's more not shown?
This one doesn't look bad either!. It will REALLy depend on the area, though - 107th has good and bad spots.
I wish that this one had a picture. I'm kinda leaning towards a MIL or guest-house type, and less apartment living. I'm hoping that rent might be cheaper, too.
But here's a large-looking apartment option. And they cover the application fee? Unheard of!
My ideal situation is that Shawn and I would want to move in together, and with our combined incomes we could afford a pretty decent house rental in a good area. However, I think that's a ways out (not to mention he's been pretty badly burned in this area of a relationship, too. Once burned, twice shy, as they say! Can't say as I blame him, either). But I know he's thought about buying a house as well. This situation would require us BOTH to be at a place financially and romantically to make it work.
I envision something like this 2-bedroom
Or perhaps this Craftsman house, just a thought.
There's quite a few appealing options right now (well, "appealing" being well-marketed. Cozy = cramped and so on). Sadly, this is all just speculation at this point. I am far too busy this month to move AND study and take 2 different dance classes, and SAI, and, and, and...
I think part of this inspiration for new housing (and preferably one that I could paint the walls something other than Apartment Wall White. Seriously, does Behr have a paint called that name? I think they must, IMO).
In other news, my dermatologist is my new best friend! I got a prescription for Ketoconazole shampoo, and another bottle of stuff to put on my scalp before bed, and it has already begun to help. I am going to be SO much happier when I don't look like my entire scalp is falling on my shoulders! No itchy, no chunky bits, no scratching like a deranged chimp.
Upcoming events:
I am cross-country skiing tomorrow with rebel_ebeth!
Next Friday is the birthday party for gonzo_md!
The next Friday features lightningspark in the Looking Glass Glimpses ballet!
The next night, Saturday, features my friend Amy in some opera vignettes from Carmen, La Boheme and The Tenderland.
And coming soon - Daedalus Rising by The Cabiri! Program to include a Maypole dance, Stilt-walking, Fire-Dancing, and Aerial Dancing! May 1, at Cal Anderson Park, free to the public! Are you coming yet?!
OK, off to Saturday night! Aaaand, go!
Now, I know a new place might still have some of these problems. And I am REALLY not looking forward to boxing everything up and baggin' up the 300+ books. The mere thought of moving exhausts me, and I wish I could say that I was moving into a house where I would be staying for quite a few years. But there is no way I could get financing in this economy, and so more rent money will not be going towards a mortgage.
This one looks REALLY promising. Look at the size of that kitchen!!! Not sure about the utter lack of windows though (save for the one in the kitchen). Maybe there's more not shown?
This one doesn't look bad either!. It will REALLy depend on the area, though - 107th has good and bad spots.
I wish that this one had a picture. I'm kinda leaning towards a MIL or guest-house type, and less apartment living. I'm hoping that rent might be cheaper, too.
But here's a large-looking apartment option. And they cover the application fee? Unheard of!
My ideal situation is that Shawn and I would want to move in together, and with our combined incomes we could afford a pretty decent house rental in a good area. However, I think that's a ways out (not to mention he's been pretty badly burned in this area of a relationship, too. Once burned, twice shy, as they say! Can't say as I blame him, either). But I know he's thought about buying a house as well. This situation would require us BOTH to be at a place financially and romantically to make it work.
I envision something like this 2-bedroom
Or perhaps this Craftsman house, just a thought.
There's quite a few appealing options right now (well, "appealing" being well-marketed. Cozy = cramped and so on). Sadly, this is all just speculation at this point. I am far too busy this month to move AND study and take 2 different dance classes, and SAI, and, and, and...
I think part of this inspiration for new housing (and preferably one that I could paint the walls something other than Apartment Wall White. Seriously, does Behr have a paint called that name? I think they must, IMO).
In other news, my dermatologist is my new best friend! I got a prescription for Ketoconazole shampoo, and another bottle of stuff to put on my scalp before bed, and it has already begun to help. I am going to be SO much happier when I don't look like my entire scalp is falling on my shoulders! No itchy, no chunky bits, no scratching like a deranged chimp.
Upcoming events:
I am cross-country skiing tomorrow with rebel_ebeth!
Next Friday is the birthday party for gonzo_md!
The next Friday features lightningspark in the Looking Glass Glimpses ballet!
The next night, Saturday, features my friend Amy in some opera vignettes from Carmen, La Boheme and The Tenderland.
And coming soon - Daedalus Rising by The Cabiri! Program to include a Maypole dance, Stilt-walking, Fire-Dancing, and Aerial Dancing! May 1, at Cal Anderson Park, free to the public! Are you coming yet?!
OK, off to Saturday night! Aaaand, go!