I'm Moving!

Well my future is looking up! I'm moving into a beautiful apartment on February first! I finally had enough of the window leak that leaves a pool on my floor every morning. My area rug is soaking, my library book was rescued just in time, and my paper towel bill is ridiculous. Not to mention the fact that, although I'm paying $100 every two months for heat, I'm still cold here. And the uncarpeted floor is freezing, which means I have to wear socks at all times, which doesn't help much because almost all my socks have holes..... So I've found a great apartment and I'm getting outta here!

I checked out an available apartment yesterday. It's not far from my present building, so it's still in the 'poor section', but at least it's not junkie heaven like this neighbourhood where I'm living now. The building is very well kept, and it has a heated indoor swimming pool! My suite is a one bedroom. The rooms are spacious, there are carpets throughout, and there's a wood burning fireplace. It has a large walk-in closet, and a really cute, private patio. It's on the ground floor, so instead of regular railing around the patio, mine has high wooden walls enclosing it. I gave the new manager the phone numbers for my present landlord, and the landlord from my apartment where I lived last on the Island (as references). I also gave him a number so he could check my credit rating, and ... I'm in!

I met with my current building manager today. I was worried because he's the guy who made me cry on the phone when I was still living on the Island and trying to set up the rental of this suite where I live now. It turned out fine though. Since we met in person he's been nice, in his gruff sort of way. Unfortunately I will have to pay a full month's rent on this place for February, even though I won't be living here, as well as the full month's rent at my new place, plus the damage deposit over there. But the manager here promised I will get my damage deposit back from this place, so that will pay back half of February's rent I'll be paying. And, he told me, if he manages to rent out this suite during February, I'll be reembursed for the remaining rent. My mom is going to help me out financially, so it's all good.

This move will be much easier than my last one - no ferries, no moving van, no expenses, because my family will help me. This move won't take from sunup till sundown. This move won't be so emotional. It will be a nice relaxing move.

I've been suffering through a strange, lingering cold. I've had it for a month now. Suddenly two weeks ago it was much worse. I sleep constantly, and my lungs feel like a sponge. One of my sisters thinks it could be asthma, and my other sister thinks it could be pnumonia. I guess I'll make a doctor appointment, I'm tired of feeling sickly. Meanwhile I'm starting to pack, and looking for a job, and very, very excited about my move!