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things to do in the next year or two, sort of in order:
1. update and simplify resume
2. print out and bring to places (subway, walmart, etc)
3. make a budget and save/spend accordingly
4. buy new clothes
5. draw whenever i think of it
6. drive more
7. take g2 test - before summer
8. research cars (prices, used vs lease, insurance, etc)
9. buy a car
10. save $2000-5000
11. buy more apartment things
12. start looking at apartments
13. rent an apartment
14. sell online
15. don't spend too much money for no reason (there will be rent, utilities, car payments, gas, food and other things that money will go towards D:)
16. have a lot of parties
nicole, this is a list of things that i would want in my apartment. i wrote it almost a year ago because that is how prepared i want to be lol. you probably won't need most of this, but it might be nice to skim through since it's pretty thorough/way more than anyone would ever need in their first apartment.
KITCHEN (i like to cook, so there is a lot)
-4 sizes of pots
-2 sizes of frying pans
-roasting pan
-2 cookie sheets
-2 cupcake pans
-2 pizza pans
-cookie cooling racks
-knives
-silverware
-2 spatulas
-1-2 whisks
-1-3 mixing spoons
-ladle
-measuring cups
-measuring spoons
-2 big bowls
-2 salad bowls
-salad spinner
-toaster
-toaster oven
-kettle
-spoon rest (i just use a plate, really, but i want a cute one)
-banana holder
-oven mitts
-pot holders (can be knitted)
-dish towels
-dish clothes (also can be knitted duh lol)
-cutting boards (1 for veg, 1 for meat, although this may not be an issue for you)
-bag holder (if you plan to collect plastic bags, which you should!)
-broom & dust pan
-mop & pail
-vegetable peeler
-can opener
-plates - dinner and sandwich
-cups
-mugs
-bowls - cereal and soup
-ice cube trays
-bottle opener
-cork screw
-strainers
-platter
-table
-chairs
-magnets (VERY IMPORTANT)
-canisters
-napkin holder
-silverware tray
-scissors
-corn spike things
-utensil holder (if you plan to keep them on the counter)
-curtains
-hooks (for utensils/oven mitts if you can do this in your place)
-salt & pepper shakers
-spice rack/bin
-plastic food containers
-rolling pin
-garbage can
-milk container
-toothpick holder
-reusuable shopping bags
-hand mixer
-juice pitchers
-cheese grater
-microwave
-blender
-clock
BATHROOM:
-toothbrush holder
-soap dish/dispenser
-garbage can (SO MANY PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE THESE!?)
-laundry basket for towels
-nail polish remover
-qtip holder
-bathroom cleaners
-curtains
-small mirror
-organizing containers/caddies for misc bathroom stuff (hair things, makeup, etc)
-towels
-washcloths
-plunger
-radio
-scale
-toilet paper holder (for extra rolls)
LIVING ROOM:
-couch
-tv
-chair(s)
-tv shelf
-dvd storage
-lamps
-coffee table
-side tables
-desk?
-dvd player
-vcr
-bookshelf
-coasters (diy'd!)
-pillows/cushions (also can be diy'd)
-millions of blankets
-plants are cute
BEDROOM:
-bed
-dresser(s)
-hangers
-bedside table
-curtains
-lamp(s)
-garbage can
-stereo
-hamper
-magazine storage
-yarn storage
-craft storage
MISC THINGS THAT I WANT TO HAVE:
-sewing machine
-key holder/dish
-umbrella stand
-coat rack
-hangers!!
-shoe rack
-picture frames
-phones
-candles
-clocks
-bins/boxes/baskets/cute storage things
obviously you probably don't want most of this, so if you're still at a loss as to what you'll need, just pay attention to the things you use each day at your house and start making lists :) also, you probably won't need most of this right away, or at all (and i'm talking to myself here too lol), so just start out buying the basic necessities and add to your collection as you're more financially stable [i've heard that people spend waaaay too much money in the first few months of moving out]. good luck :)
1. update and simplify resume
2. print out and bring to places (subway, walmart, etc)
3. make a budget and save/spend accordingly
4. buy new clothes
5. draw whenever i think of it
6. drive more
7. take g2 test - before summer
8. research cars (prices, used vs lease, insurance, etc)
9. buy a car
10. save $2000-5000
11. buy more apartment things
12. start looking at apartments
13. rent an apartment
14. sell online
15. don't spend too much money for no reason (there will be rent, utilities, car payments, gas, food and other things that money will go towards D:)
16. have a lot of parties
nicole, this is a list of things that i would want in my apartment. i wrote it almost a year ago because that is how prepared i want to be lol. you probably won't need most of this, but it might be nice to skim through since it's pretty thorough/way more than anyone would ever need in their first apartment.
KITCHEN (i like to cook, so there is a lot)
-4 sizes of pots
-2 sizes of frying pans
-roasting pan
-2 cookie sheets
-2 cupcake pans
-2 pizza pans
-cookie cooling racks
-knives
-silverware
-2 spatulas
-1-2 whisks
-1-3 mixing spoons
-ladle
-measuring cups
-measuring spoons
-2 big bowls
-2 salad bowls
-salad spinner
-toaster
-toaster oven
-kettle
-spoon rest (i just use a plate, really, but i want a cute one)
-banana holder
-oven mitts
-pot holders (can be knitted)
-dish towels
-dish clothes (also can be knitted duh lol)
-cutting boards (1 for veg, 1 for meat, although this may not be an issue for you)
-bag holder (if you plan to collect plastic bags, which you should!)
-broom & dust pan
-mop & pail
-vegetable peeler
-can opener
-plates - dinner and sandwich
-cups
-mugs
-bowls - cereal and soup
-ice cube trays
-bottle opener
-cork screw
-strainers
-platter
-table
-chairs
-magnets (VERY IMPORTANT)
-canisters
-napkin holder
-silverware tray
-scissors
-corn spike things
-utensil holder (if you plan to keep them on the counter)
-curtains
-hooks (for utensils/oven mitts if you can do this in your place)
-salt & pepper shakers
-spice rack/bin
-plastic food containers
-rolling pin
-garbage can
-milk container
-toothpick holder
-reusuable shopping bags
-hand mixer
-juice pitchers
-cheese grater
-microwave
-blender
-clock
BATHROOM:
-toothbrush holder
-soap dish/dispenser
-garbage can (SO MANY PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE THESE!?)
-laundry basket for towels
-nail polish remover
-qtip holder
-bathroom cleaners
-curtains
-small mirror
-organizing containers/caddies for misc bathroom stuff (hair things, makeup, etc)
-towels
-washcloths
-plunger
-radio
-scale
-toilet paper holder (for extra rolls)
LIVING ROOM:
-couch
-tv
-chair(s)
-tv shelf
-dvd storage
-lamps
-coffee table
-side tables
-desk?
-dvd player
-vcr
-bookshelf
-coasters (diy'd!)
-pillows/cushions (also can be diy'd)
-millions of blankets
-plants are cute
BEDROOM:
-bed
-dresser(s)
-hangers
-bedside table
-curtains
-lamp(s)
-garbage can
-stereo
-hamper
-magazine storage
-yarn storage
-craft storage
MISC THINGS THAT I WANT TO HAVE:
-sewing machine
-key holder/dish
-umbrella stand
-coat rack
-hangers!!
-shoe rack
-picture frames
-phones
-candles
-clocks
-bins/boxes/baskets/cute storage things
obviously you probably don't want most of this, so if you're still at a loss as to what you'll need, just pay attention to the things you use each day at your house and start making lists :) also, you probably won't need most of this right away, or at all (and i'm talking to myself here too lol), so just start out buying the basic necessities and add to your collection as you're more financially stable [i've heard that people spend waaaay too much money in the first few months of moving out]. good luck :)