Apartment Options

Well I was originally going to see three apartments while Little Dan was at school, but my first appointment cancelled... which gave me one final reason to cross it off the list. Out of the other 2, there was one that I wanted to see, but thought that I probably wasn't going to like, and one that I was going to see that I thought I was absolutely going to love.

The first one that I saw, you walk in and there is about 1.5 feet before you have the entrance to the galley style kitchen(which is being upgraded with granite slab counters) on your left, and the full bath(sink surround also being upgraded to granite) to your right, with the main studio portion in front of you. At the end of the entrance hallway area, you walk into the center of the main room, there is about 6-7 feet to your left and right with an average 5 foot closet in the wall to the right, two big windows, breakfast bar area and lots of space. This complex also has a coin operated laundry room and a 7'x4'(approximately) storage unit in the basement, as well as a secure entry system to get into the building.

The second one that I went to see was right on the harbor, directly across the street from a small stretch of sand. The studio was large, you walk directly into the main area of about 12'x13', a tiny little 2' closet on the wall to the right, the small kitchen with 4 cabinets and very minimal counter-space are in a separate area off the wall that shares the door, and then the private bathroom, is down the hall (yes, outside of the studio) with its own lock and key. The main room had three big windows with excellent views of the harbor, the kitchen had one window with the same view as did the bathroom. As this studio is in a converted 130 year old house, it has no laundry room, and no entry system.

These two apartments are about 4 blocks away from each other, so they share the amenities of the surrounding areas. Which one do you think I am going for and which one do you think I originally loved? Did it stay consistent, or did I flip flop my opinion? I will post pictures soon of the one that I chose (once I know for sure that it is mine, that is).....

I've been busy!!

1st things first! Nobody signed up for my pay it forward game!! sad day! :(

So, I had a good weekend and I made some new friends!
Friday night I went out to dinner with Cara and some of her friends. Everyone had to get dressed up, because it was Cara's last night out. since we were already dressed for it, we decided to go out to the club. We went to this club in New Haven, and we danced the night away! it was a blast! At the end of the night we all exchanged phone numbers and they made me promise to hang out with them again!

Saturday I drove out to Poughkeepsie, NY to go help my friend Casey move into his dorm. We got to set everything up and then hang out for a while. It was good to spend time with a good friend from home!

Sunday At 9am I left the dorms, and found my way to the mall...I'm a girl its like a sixth sence right?! Unfortunately it wasn't the best shopping trip I've ever had. I didn't recognize 1/2 of the stores! Naturally I got upset and decided to leave. Once safely to the car, I called the Queen and she talked me into going back in and finding some damn capris! So I wound up with 3 pairs of capris, a clearance sweater for $4!, and a clearance dress for $4!! Great deals! So it ended up being a good day.

Monday started out as just another day with little dan and little ann. Little Ann stayed home with dad, while little Dan and I drove Cara to the airport. All of a sudden while driving home, little Dan became sick...I had to get off the freeway (no idea where I was) and clean up puke! Poor kid! Then by the time we got home, he was asleep so I took him upstairs for a nap. Except that at some point in his sleep he ripped his diaper off, so I then had to clean up gross pee bed! Later, we were playing, and he started crying agian, with seemingly no reason whatsoever, and when I picked him up, he vommed again...on me! I know I know, it isn't his fault, but it was pretty vulger! When he woke up from his second nap, I started dinner (this was at about 6pm. I get off at 6:30. So I run over to get Emma while the pasta water is boiling and then I come back only to get 'talked to' by the dad about how dinner should be earlier, even though little dan was asleep and sick, and little ann was at the neighbor's house. All in all not the best day!

Today! Today is going much better, I started moving into my room a little bit last night. I re-arranged to furniture, and put on my new sheets (housewarming gift to self), and the gorgeous comforter that the Queen mostly made, but i did do part of it!! Now little dan is napping, and I am putting the rest of my room together...So far so good. I like it! OH and I get to paint...I was thinking of going with a pale yellow, but that is the color of the guest room, so I think I am going to go with a brown color...not quite chocolate, but something brown...I will take pics once everything is all put together (probably before it is actually painted).

Hope everyone enjoyed their weekends!

And now for the real update!

So, I finally finished my book! Which means I can try to kniti again!
Yesterday, little Ann went to work with her mom, so the day was way more laid back...while little Dan was napping, the previous nanny and I each took an hour break and got to leave the house. Since I haven't found all there is to do yet, I went and found what I know...starbucks!! Yummy...not as good as the little stands from home, but better than the drip coffee from dunkin dounuts! (man I'm a coffee snob!) Then my coffee and I went and found...Marshall's, the discount clothing store. I was hoping to find some capri's or long shorts, b/c I packed all of mine in a box that has yet to arrive, and one pair of cpari's, a handful of skirts, and some long denim, just don't cut it in this heat! I need! more options!! BUt instead of finding any bottoms, I found 3 cute new shirts on the clearance rack for a total of $18!! hooray!

This weekend I am going off on an adventure to help a friend. I will be driving to poughkeepsie so that I can help my friend Casey move back into his dorm. I am excited to see him, because I don't have any friends yet, and it will be good to spend time with someone who knows me.
I will leave sunday morning, and on my way back...I found the route to a mall! I bet I can find some capri's there! They have some stores that I have never heard of, and some familiar ones to, so it should be fun to look around...and I am only allowing myself 2 pairs of new bottoms...no more! I must be strong!

Oh and tonight, the previous nanny has envited me to join her and some friends for dinner and some drinks at a local bar. Hopefully that will be fun!

I have gotta run to go get some errands done before little Dan wakes up and little Ann comes home with her mom from their hair appointments!

Have a good weekend!
Oh and i figured out the links!! Check out the Queen's page!