I’m getting all settled in to the new place. Comcast came through and installed internet on Wednesday morning, and by Friday I had reverse DNS working and was all geared up to start work again Monday. I took Wednesday through Friday off from work last week for some much needed R&R and adjustment to the new place. I was able to hit Target for all the basics I needed, so I’m doing pretty well on that front. it took ages to finally bring over all my stuff from the house, but I’m just about done now.
Some photos of the place:
A cute kitchen. I was able to squeeze my stuff in it thus far, and have been able to do a bit of cooking. I’ll probably be sad about lack of a dish washer at some point, but I’m just one person, washing dishes for one person isn’t that bad.
I couldn’t resist, I needed a shower curtain for my shower, and when I saw this one it was love at first sight. If i can’t live in a pink castle, I’ll have one in my bathroom! ;)
I set up my desk near my front door, near the cable outlet. I’m not sure how pleased I am with this so far, but I needed to put it in this room and I wasn’t impressed with my other options.
A TV?! Lyz has a TV? My friend Mike from NJ helped me move and had that spare TV and VCR sitting in his dining room, so he brought it along on moving day. I wasn’t going to accept it, but I do have a bunch of movies (VHS and DVD), and I could use something to hook my PS2 up to (and maybe a Wii at some point!). So yes, I have a TV, but no channels – I have no reception and didn’t pay for cable TV.
Bedroom! And I have a big (not too deep, but the length of the whole room) closet which was behind me when I took this picture. And as I describe below, my bed is now a bit different…
When I moved in I didn’t have a couch. I ended up moving my bed/couch futon into the living room to use that as a couch, as seen in the pictures – and bought a mattress and box spring. I didn’t actually intend to buy a mattress when I walked into Sleepy’s in Limerick (27 West Ridge Pike, next to the new Acme), I was just going to browse. Upon entering the store I was greeted by Chris Brown, one of their great sales people (friendly, well-dressed, very good at their job), who showed me around and had me try out a bunch of mattresses. Within a half hour I found myself getting a credit check to apply for financing. I started to panic at that point, should I really make such a purchase right now? So much change! So many financial responsibilities suddenly upon me! Noticing my panicking and figurative edging near the door, Chris gave his manager a call to see if he could get me a deal. That’s when when his manger mentioned a floor model of Kingsdown Body Blend Red/Blue (a mattress they sell for $1699 new) up at the Pottstown store he was trying to get rid of for $350, so rather than going with the lower end new, I went with that floor model. It was delivered yesterday and I slept on it the first time last night and it is, by far, the best mattress I’ve ever owned.
Updated bedroom photo w/ new mattress:
Woo a grown-up bed!! So now I have a couch too, which is easily changed into a comfy guest bed.
Monday, Oct 27th, 2008 at 17:59
A few pictures on the wall, and it should feel quite snug.
Monday, Oct 27th, 2008 at 18:01
Yeah :) I have several pictures to put up, but was waiting until I had my furniture all situated. Not that’s done I’m just waiting until I figure out what’ll look best.
Sunday, Nov 23rd, 2008 at 12:58
I think it needs curtains.
After thinking about it, may be I’m wrong. Here in Spain we use curtains in every window/balcony. I’m not sure if that’s OK in the rest of the world :)
Monday, Nov 24th, 2008 at 8:02
@JUanjo – Thats often th case here in the UK too, especially nice thick heavy curtains in the Living Room…. Adds noise reduction, heat insulation and light blockage…. and looks expensive too ;)
Thursday, Nov 27th, 2008 at 18:47
@JUanjo – It’s common here too :) but it’s an apartment and they didn’t come with the place. The windows are quite large and unusually shaped, so if I do decide to go with curtains I’ll probably make them myself, which’ll take some time and planning.
Wednesday, Jan 21st, 2015 at 22:12
I love your shower curtain :) It’s unique