The view from my old bedroom window was all baby deer and bunny rabbits.
Here, though, it's not even worth the effort to look out the window, the horizontal blinds competing with the vertical iron bars on the other side, but if you were to peer very carefully through the cross-hatching you would be rewarded with a view of the scenic back alley. As far as I can determine, it's where people go to yell loudly at each other, and sometimes to take out the trash.
When I moved in, there was an over-powering sewer smell. I don't smell it anymore, but did it go away, or am I just used to it? The upstairs neighbors have very, very creaky floorboards, and the water here is either warm or hot, but never, ever cold. The air conditioning is crazy loud.
Oh, woe.
I have a feeling I'll be going through the same adjustment period in a few weeks when we move to the Alps. Sure, the view might be better, but it's an old building and we've already been warned about the thin floors and walls. Oh, and considering it's France, my internet will be hooked up anywhere from 1-6 months after we call to switch it over.
ReplyDeleteHang in there..the apartment might not be stellar, but the city looks fun and you have yet to meet people. You might not end up spending all that much time in your new place!
I know apartment hunting sucks, but you can always move. Just think of this place as temporary. And now that your parents are close by, you can always escape over there...not for a home cooked meal, of course, but at least for some quiet time. Wait until they're gone and just go sit in the living room, absorbing it!
ReplyDeleteIt will get better. I hate change, too.
ReplyDeleteYou need some plants. It'll make your place feel less stark and more organic. And sun catchers for the windows - then at least the light coming through the windows will be pretty and you'll have them to focus on, instead of the crappy view.
It always takes a while to adjust to a new place. After we first bought this place I remember crying and telling my husband to call the realtor and ask for a take back. The rain was too loud. The house too empty. The view and the neighbors not what I wanted. Now? I have days where I look at other houses and days I love it and wonder how we can make it work longer.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you just need to have a housewarming time with friends? Alcohol and gifts!
rach! congrats on the new place, even if you're still adjusting. it'll be awesome i'm sure ! now the all important question: is there a sofa for me to sleep on!?
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ReplyDeletePlease keep me/us updated on your adjustment. I'm sure it'll get better, but (especially since I'm doing a similar move in 6 weeks) I'm very curious to hear how it all goes.
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