Just dont know what to do!
I went and looked at the place that I may be moving to in 3 months time and to say I was disappointed is an understatement. I'm not sure what I was expecting and probably my expectations were unrealistic but that doesnt stop me being disappointed.
The place is in very average condition. You can see where holes in the wall have been patched up bce there is a filler bump or at the very least its a totally different white. The floor boards need to be resanded... either they were done badly to start or someone dragged furniture back and forth in some areas which has damaged them with indentations. The boards in the room that would be mine are at least 80% marred by a really weird dark stain.
Speaking of my room - its smaller than what I have now (well I havent compared measurements yet but I think the visual is enough) and its dingy bce its in a part of the unit that gets very little light. One of the built in robe doors is missing (but we found it in the garage!). Oh and there is 1 power point with 1 outlet...I'm going to need to have 24 x adaptors and extension cords going everywhere...although admittedly its the same in the other bedroom.
The kitchen dining area is ok...it has vinyl flooring but at least the pattern is ok... the cupboards are that stock standard 70's browm laminate and dont get me started on the tiles... they're so retro they MIGHT be considered cool! I'd consider donating the oven to a museum... but at least it's clean!
The bath room has a bath and a separate shower and is of a relatively good size - toilet is separate again and needs a damn good scrubbing.
The lounge is an ok size but that might just be bce it is devoid of furniture at the moment. There is an inconveniently placed ancient air con unit and heater smack bang in the middle of the only full wall in the room - the others have either doors or window in them.
Celete's room is a bit bigger than "mine" but not much however seems bigger bce of the natural light. The owners stinged out on the blinds which stop about 5cm short of touching the window sill... probably got 2 at the same time of the same size - fine for bedroom 2 with the smaller window but not for main bedroom!
There is a long skinny courtyard thing running along the side of the place - doesnt ge a lot of light, mainly made of concrete but cld be nice enought with some plants and chairs. There's a lock up garage which seems cool - somewhere for celeste's car and also to hang washing when its raining outside.
Its really quite sad as the place could be made to look a lot nicer very easily and I dont think It would take all that much money - then they could charge more than $700 per month in rent...much more!
I have come to terms with the fact that I will only be able to me master of my own domain... which in this instance will mean my miniscule bedroom. This means that all my belongings will have to be made to fit in there and I'm having trouble conceiving of how the fuck I'm going to manage that. I dont know yet which furniture I will get but if I get what I want I'm probably in trouble. Have been looking at loft beds online but they seem few and far between - I can picture what I want in my head but I dont think it exists!
So my question now is "what do I do?" - I dont need to decide for a while and Celeste is fine for me not to move in ever - its not like she needs me there for the rent or whatever. I'm looking at moving into a home that is now something I would pretty much consider to be below my standards - only bce of the state its in. It is 1.3km to the nearest train stating (but closer to the nearest tram). Is it worth it?
If I do go it will be on the premise that I pay $300 rent and Celeste pays $400 - she will thus have total decorative control and the bigger bedroom. I would then pay 4-6 months up front (6mnts would only be $1800!) which means I could just concentrate on saving at least $600 per fortnight. Provided I dont have too many expenses beyond buying a bed I shld be able to get my saving account to $14k after 6 months.
And yet, the thought of going there just doesnt fill me with joy! Maybe when celeste has furnished it it will all look better....
The place is in very average condition. You can see where holes in the wall have been patched up bce there is a filler bump or at the very least its a totally different white. The floor boards need to be resanded... either they were done badly to start or someone dragged furniture back and forth in some areas which has damaged them with indentations. The boards in the room that would be mine are at least 80% marred by a really weird dark stain.
Speaking of my room - its smaller than what I have now (well I havent compared measurements yet but I think the visual is enough) and its dingy bce its in a part of the unit that gets very little light. One of the built in robe doors is missing (but we found it in the garage!). Oh and there is 1 power point with 1 outlet...I'm going to need to have 24 x adaptors and extension cords going everywhere...although admittedly its the same in the other bedroom.
The kitchen dining area is ok...it has vinyl flooring but at least the pattern is ok... the cupboards are that stock standard 70's browm laminate and dont get me started on the tiles... they're so retro they MIGHT be considered cool! I'd consider donating the oven to a museum... but at least it's clean!
The bath room has a bath and a separate shower and is of a relatively good size - toilet is separate again and needs a damn good scrubbing.
The lounge is an ok size but that might just be bce it is devoid of furniture at the moment. There is an inconveniently placed ancient air con unit and heater smack bang in the middle of the only full wall in the room - the others have either doors or window in them.
Celete's room is a bit bigger than "mine" but not much however seems bigger bce of the natural light. The owners stinged out on the blinds which stop about 5cm short of touching the window sill... probably got 2 at the same time of the same size - fine for bedroom 2 with the smaller window but not for main bedroom!
There is a long skinny courtyard thing running along the side of the place - doesnt ge a lot of light, mainly made of concrete but cld be nice enought with some plants and chairs. There's a lock up garage which seems cool - somewhere for celeste's car and also to hang washing when its raining outside.
Its really quite sad as the place could be made to look a lot nicer very easily and I dont think It would take all that much money - then they could charge more than $700 per month in rent...much more!
I have come to terms with the fact that I will only be able to me master of my own domain... which in this instance will mean my miniscule bedroom. This means that all my belongings will have to be made to fit in there and I'm having trouble conceiving of how the fuck I'm going to manage that. I dont know yet which furniture I will get but if I get what I want I'm probably in trouble. Have been looking at loft beds online but they seem few and far between - I can picture what I want in my head but I dont think it exists!
So my question now is "what do I do?" - I dont need to decide for a while and Celeste is fine for me not to move in ever - its not like she needs me there for the rent or whatever. I'm looking at moving into a home that is now something I would pretty much consider to be below my standards - only bce of the state its in. It is 1.3km to the nearest train stating (but closer to the nearest tram). Is it worth it?
If I do go it will be on the premise that I pay $300 rent and Celeste pays $400 - she will thus have total decorative control and the bigger bedroom. I would then pay 4-6 months up front (6mnts would only be $1800!) which means I could just concentrate on saving at least $600 per fortnight. Provided I dont have too many expenses beyond buying a bed I shld be able to get my saving account to $14k after 6 months.
And yet, the thought of going there just doesnt fill me with joy! Maybe when celeste has furnished it it will all look better....