First of all, I spent approximately an hour on the original version of this post, only for it to be eaten by Blogger. I will try to post with the same vigor and excitement of last time, but I can't promise anything.



So, after suffering nearly 3 months co-habitating in a cramped basement bachelor apartment, Mr. Wonderful and I have signed a lease for a two bedroom, two bathroom apartment for May 1st. It is, in a word, spectacular. Okay, maybe two words; scary.

Having been woken up this morning by Mr. Motorcycle/Madonna on Repeat at Full Volume at 5am, and having eaten microwaved soup because, hey, our oven is broken, again, May 1st cannot come soon enough. Then again, I need to a) sublet my apartment and b) secure a job, so maybe May isn't so far off after all. Gulp.

But, let's focus on the positive. Remember a few posts back when I listed my top 10 list for a new apartment? Let's run down the list again, shall we?

1. Above ground, please. Check! We are currently set to move in on the second floor, though there is a possibility of living on the top floor.
2. Lots of windows. Check! According to the superintendent we will get afternoon and evening sun. My favorite! Though there is not tons of windows, it is definitely a step up. Lots of room for Sexy to chirp at birds and otherwise drive us crazy.
3. A dishwasher. Oh, glorious CHECK! The dishwasher is in the kitchen of course, which is absolutely beautiful. It's large and open and new. I love it so much. Plus, it has an oven, that works!
4. A balcony and/or patio. Check again! Though it's not a big balcony, there is definitely room for a couple of chairs and a small barbeque. Plus, there is a little roof attached should you want to go outside and read in the rain.
5. Close to work and/or on bus route. The checks keep coming! It is about a 10 walk to downtown, and is on a bus route.
6. Pet-friendly (well, this one is compulsory). Check! The superintendent seemed to like us, so she waived the cat fee. Our apartment will be next door to hers, and she has a dog, so maybe Sexy will make a friend!
7. Ooh, a pool! (this is a wishlist...) Well, the one thing this place lacks. On the other hand, it does has a full gym, which is, in some ways, even better.
8. 2 bedrooms. Ch-ching! No more swearing at each other every night because one of us is snoring (usually me), or taking up too much space in the bed (usually MW, though he'll never admit it). On top of that, we each even have our own bathroom, which is great, especially on nacho night.
9. A bathtub! ooohh.. a tub.... Double Check! Each bathroom has a bathub, with a slanted back. Yay!
10. On-site washer/dryer. Check! No more assigned laundry days! I can do my laundry at 3am on a frickin Monday morning if I want to! Ha!

If any of you are interested, here is the floor plan. Enjoy!