it's official :D

[floatingleaf]

Sooo... yeah. I did it. I signed the lease. I paid the deposit and the rent for March. I got the keys OMG. I can start moving in next weekend. *blinks in stunned disbelief*

The place is old - the tub, sinks, kitchen stove and cabinets have a decidedly ancient look to them - but everything was being freshly painted just as I dropped by today, and the lady who's in charge of the building said she's gonna come during the week to do some cleaning. So by next Friday the apartment should be pretty much at my disposal. Also, to my immense relief, I found that the windows do have shades installed, and that the previous tennant left behind a plain white kitchen table + some chairs. I told the maintenance people not to throw them out, since they go well with the slightly shabby, austere look of the place.;) (plus, I have less shopping to do :P) But I will definitely need to put some color in there. Right now, everything is white: walls, doorframes, windows, shades, cabinets, tiles... Not that I mind much; I'd rather have it all white than some very vivid or dark color. But I don't want to live in a hospital either... lol.

Another interesting fact is that the apartment is on the third floor, and there is no elevator. So it looks like I am finally going to get some daily exercise.:P And there is only one neighbor next to me, divided by a little balcony between our kitchen doors and the back staircase; so I shouldn't have to complain about too much noise (and since this is the top floor, no one will be stomping on my ceiling :). I only hope the plumbing is OK, because, well... it is old. But I am not going to start worrying in advance. And I was told that the previous tennant has moved into a bigger apartment in the same building - so she must have been happy with the place, I guess (maybe she just got a better job and decided she can afford a one-bedroom instead of a studio :P) Anyway - it seems to be just the kind of quiet hide-out I was hoping for. *crosses fingers*

Okay. Sorry for boring everyone to death again, but as you have probably noticed, this moving in on my own is a big new thing for me and I am a little obsessed about it.;)

Comments

[agrotora.livejournal.com]

Sounds a lot like my first place. Third story walk-up, only two apartments on each floor, and old. Well painted, but old. Mine didn't have central heat or air though, so I bet you've got me there. In the winter I had to close off the bedrooms and move my bed into a corner of the dining room or else freeze. Still it was *my place* and I loved it.

I know you'll love your place too.

[oceansecrets2.livejournal.com]

Old and well-made is often preferable to new and shoddy, and white is a base you can start with to create anything you like. It sounds like a place you can settle into and make your own - I'm so happy you found it.

[romi.livejournal.com]

Absolutely wonderful news. Congratulations. And believe me, you are not boring me with talking about your new apartment and the move. I think it is very interesting to hear your thoughts about it all. Again: Congratulations!

[crowdaughter.livejournal.com]

Hey! Great you finally found a place for yourself! I hope everything goes well with the move, and then... you have finally an appartment for yourself and hopefully no nerve-eating hist/coinhabitant, anymore.

Congtratulations!

Aislynn

[eliriel1.livejournal.com]

I am happy for you,sweetie.Wish you have there the place of your heart.Make there your home,because home is where you want to be.
You are never boring.I am really glad you have your own place.Enjoy it.
Hugs you,
Liri

[stormatdusk.livejournal.com]

very exciting! i'm living vicariously through you. i've never lived alone and i think i would love it (i suppose the grass is always greener applies here...).

[floatingleaf.livejournal.com]

Heh. I believe my place does have central heating, but air conditioning is another story. I know the previous tennant had a window unit, which she took away with her when she moved out. But I'll worry about that in the summer.:D

[floatingleaf.livejournal.com]

What if it's old and shoddy? :P Well, I guess I'll find out pretty soon.

I do hope to make the place my own. *heartfelt sigh*

[floatingleaf.livejournal.com]

Hey babe! Good to 'see' you. *hugs you tight*

I was going to comment on your latest post, but got distracted by the thousands of things running through my head. Anyway... I am very happy to hear that all is going well with you, and I have no doubt whatsoever that your baby is going to be absolutely adorable.:D

[floatingleaf.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Having absolute privacy is my top priority at the moment, and I'm willing to put up with much trouble for the sake of it - but, of course, the less trouble there will be, the better.:D

[floatingleaf.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much. *hugs*

[floatingleaf.livejournal.com]

I am a classic reclusive hermaphrodite (:P), so living alone sounds like pure paradise to me. I can barely contain my excitement.;)

[stormatdusk.livejournal.com]

i don't get enough alone time, but this weekend, i got 23 hours. straight. it was wonderful!