And what would a photography lesson be without a little black and white action?
Update
After a very sleepless night looking up building code regulations, D. and I decided we just weren’t comfortable with the state of the apartment we had intended to move into. Even if the landlord agreed to fix visible problems in our unit, it left us with a lot of concerns about the wiring throughout the building – and fixing the problem to our satisfaction would be, we figured, a massive investment of time and money on the landlord’s part.
So we met with him, were upfront with our feelings about the situation and reached a mutual agreement to end the lease.
On the good side, my current (two bedroom) apartment was still available, and my landlords agreed to let D. move in and were happy to keep us there.
We have a little readjusting to do, but I’d say overall we’re both really pleased and relieved with this outcome, and with the money we’re saving we’re ready to make the old place a home we can both be happy in for the coming year.
Thanks for the comments and support – the blog should be back in full swing next week!
Gah
Long hours at work, plus trying to pack boxes and get rid of things I don’t need …I’ll try to post again when I find some time!
Packing
Hoo boy, getting ready for a move is tough.
I tried to go through just one closet tonight and throw out junk I don’t want… it’s harder than it first appears. Sure, the old 2008 calendar is an easy decision. But what about the perfectly good but garishly colored bedsheet, an unidentified computer hard-drive or your mom’s antique, hand-woven but worn rug that you no long longer have room for?
Still, I managed to take out about 10 garbage bags full of trash (I swear it reproduces in dark corners), so I still feel ahead of the game. A little less than a month to go….
ugh
Not feeling real well today… I’ve been going non-stop for the past few weeks, and I have a feeling my tonsals are getting ready to stop me in my tracks, whether I like it or not…
View from the Ferris Wheel
My mom, who is afraid of heights, always talks about how she got talked into going on a ferris wheel one time, and what a terrifying experience that was.
I always kinda laughed at it, but you know, I think the older I get the more scary it gets rocking back and forth all the way at the top! (Still don’t mind roller coasters). I had a chance to ride the ferris wheel this weekend at the Jersey Shore, and my, the view certainly is pretty!
Beach Time
Heading to the Jersey beach with my girlfriends for the weekend! Or, as they say it around here, “Down the Shore”!
Have a great Memorial Day weekend!
Running around!
Exciting news! D. and I are on the verge of signing a lease for an apartment and moving in together! But it involves a lot of coordinating, calls, picking up/getting rid of furniture and a whole lot more!
So if I don’t post and you are wondering where I am, chances are I’m hauling something heavy, arguing over deposits or breaking out the measuring tape…..
Apple
I’m taking an Adobe Illustrator class right now… fun fun fun!
Here’s an apple I drew today while we were learning about gradient meshes. Pretty cool, huh?
Gone and back again
My “little” brother is now officially a college graduate, and I am officially pooped!
