The low-down on the new Lair of Dave, as it were. It is a small (very) garage apartment in the north Heights area. It has no bathtub and no dishwasher, but does come with about 200 square feet of garage storage space and a washer and dryer dedicated to the unit. My new landlords are buddies of mine, making this arrangement both easy to get into and fun to be in. Summer weekends see “white trash barbecue” events, complete with inflatable pool. I have the use of the patio and the various amenities thereof. These include TV, stereo, elliptical, and dartboard.
The price and amenities simply cannot be beat. I only pay rent and electric, everything else is covered. Free satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, and a window AC unit are all included. The monthly total living expenses should come in under $700 per month, even at the height of summer. This means that I do not need to worry too much about my job status, since I can pay this on unemployment and still have leftovers for food and smokes and such.
I have a bus stop only 2 blocks away, and a full transit center about 2 blocks further. At least one route runs there as late as 10pm, making my commutes and transportation issues manageable. The area is safe enough to make that a non-issue and this location should cut almost an hour from my commute each way.
I need to restock my kitchen gear and buy pretty much all new furniture. Since I expect very little company however, I am not concerned with impressing anyone and will probably decorate in a bohemian “early salvation army” style. I can even go back to a double bed and save a few precious inches with no discomfort. In all; I have a place I can easily afford, great neighbors, and only the space I need without tempting me to overcomplicate my life.
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