The apartment is coming together nicely. The area that I will call my "desk" or work area still needs a lot of work. It's also our dining room table area. It's starting to feel more natural to use the kitchen and laundry room. We rarely use the living room because of the TV not being connected yet to Direct TV. I was motivated this week and bought a flat screen TV. I was aiming for a 32" screen but Sam's Club had a 39" close to the same price. The sales person was funny because they kept saying it was "only HDTV" because I think they wanted me to buy a Smart TV or something. No thank you. I think when the TV actually works we'll be more likely to sit in that room. It will be cozy to watch TV or a movie and use the fire place too. I envision grading a lot in the recliner.
I'm trying to find more ways to be social and get out (after the semester) so I don't become a homebody. You'd think in such a heavily populated area I'd find oodles of activities but I'm not yet. I'd rather do things that are free or very low priced. I've considered book clubs and am trying to pay attention to what is offered at our church. I'm also considering some yoga experiences too.
The more we are settling in to the apartment the more I'm realizing how lucky I am to find that apartment in the first place. I've still looked around Ankeny to see what my other options would be and I truly did get lucky with the monthly rent fee. The location doesn't feel as odd to me anymore either. I will admit the traffic is worse though. I need to be sure to leave 10-15 earlier than usual, whether it be taking Gavin to school or during other errands. I do like having so much space too. We need to better organize what we keep in our downstairs storage space but we have decent closet space up in the apartment too. I haven't spoken or met anyone in the apartment yet. It was the same way when I lived in my last apartment in Ames too.
I think people have been surprised by how well I'm doing. I really don't get upset anymore but do have periods of sadness. It seems odd not going out to cut down a Christmas tree like we've done in past years. We have a couple small Christmas trees we'll use and I told Gavin we'll see about getting a larger fake tree when they are on clearance after Christmas.
I guess that's enough of an update for now.
I'm thinking of blogging too, but I'm yawning like crazy. So, I might be hopping off to bed sooner than I thought. Anyway, I'm glad the apartment is coming together. That's too bad about it taking longer to get to work. I don't know why or how, but I've never been big into decorating. So, I guess I'd not worry about buying a tree. But that's me. Sounds like you need another table or desk? Do you have room for one in your bedroom?
ReplyDeleteI barely know my neighbors. Apartment buildings don't seem to be very neighborly these days.
I guess I'm not all that surprised about how you're doing. I think consciously or subconsciously you've been unhappy and seeing the end. Plus, I haven't known you to be super emotional, especially publicly. You know Mom, Alissa, and I are available if you need to talk, hang out, etc. I think Thanksgiving break was a success, so Christmas break should be equally good. Just stay away from Fireball.
Hope you get your birthday gift soon.