I had a strange burst of energy after work last night. After a little snack and some home-made hot chocolate I decided that my studio need some revamping. I honestly don't know what got into me. Maybe it is because I have been feeling better after a bout of the flu, but I was happy for the burst of creative energy. I decided to free up room in the main room by moving my dresser into the closet. I honestly thought it would take no more than 30 minutes to an hour. Oh how wrong I was. As with any home improvement project there are often unexpected kinks that throw a wrench in the works. I could not easily get the closet doors off so I decided to try to get the dresser in there anyhow. I removed all my clothes and purses, the drawers from the dresser and pushed and pulled the dresser into place. The only problem is that I would not be able to open the drawers with the closet drawers there. They HAD to come off. After about 30 minutes of maneuvering, pulling every which way, looking at how they were attached with my trusty flashlight I got one door off. Then I ran into a snag and realized the inside door was stuck on a track that is screwed to the floor. However, I am sans screwdriver and only own a hammer. I sat on the floor next to the closet door and had no idea how to solve the problem. Ask a neighbor to borrow one? Give up? Tiredness set in....my apartment was a disaster with clothes everywhere, the contents of my closet in piles, dresser drawers stacked up, and one closet door leaned up against my bed. I was sweaty and stinky and really ready to just rip that track right out of the floor...because i have super human strength, but realized it would ruin the floor.
I began to mentally go through things that could be used to unscrew the track and free the one last closet door in my way to success. Wine key!!!! Energy level back! I grab the wine key and began to mess with the screw. Success! Now I wiggled the second door free! By the way I seriously think there was 50 years worth of dust on the tops of those disgustingly heavy doors. Eww. I had visions of tripping over piles of clothes and being pinned under the door. Seriously they are heavy. The worst thing that happened was that I ran my ankle into part of my bed frame and wanted to pass out it hurt so bad.
So after an hour and a half I successfully created a larger seating/living area and stuffed all my belongings and shoes into the closet and storage closet. Closet doors successfully hidden under bed with all the hardware for putting them back up should I move. SUCCESS!!! Now I just need a really cool beaded or cloth curtain to cover up the door and make it look very chic. And the best part is that I did it all by myself with just my raw strength and a wine key. :D
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Recent Happenings
Now that I am becoming a seasoned apartment tenant there are a few things that I would like for my next apartment. The list is below.
Windows-other than my bathroom window and sliding glass door I do believe it is absolutely necessary to have another window(that opens...none of those decorative windows) because there has to be airflow....my apartment gets ridiculously hot and I'd prefer not to be so hot. It just isn't comfortable. Well, maybe I can look at it like I am on an important assignment in a foreign country and that's just how hot it is all the time. :0)
Gas Stove-Electric stoves heat up very quick and I haven't quite figured out how NOT to destroy everything I cook on the stove. I was successful with making rice the other day, but my sauteed zucchini was almost a goner.
Counter Space-I have enough counter space to set my drying dishes...and that's about it. This has led me to be quite creative. Items in mid-prep stage can go on desk chairs, tops of microwaves, dresser...being that it's only a few feet from my kitchen.
Lower Rent-I know, I know...my rent is already very decent for the area I live, but hey a girl can dream can't she?
A Roomate-(possibly) This would solve the lower rent problem and the extreme quiet that I am still not quite used to. There are still many perks to living by myself that I quite enjoy, but there are moments where I miss being around the activity that my family brought. Of course then I visit my mom a lot and almost look forward going back to my little quiet box. Of course no one beats her cooking and I haven't even tried because I'm afraid my place would catch on fire with all that cooking going on.
Outgoing Tenants-My neighbors are very quiet and I assume this is because most of the places are studios and therefore full of single people, but I have only spoken with 2 of my neighbors and they are very nice. I ran into the guy that parks next to me and tried to have some small talk and he was almost scared to chat. I am scary though...well, I must've looked it that day because he clearly was not wanting to carry on a conversation. I thought smiling and saying hello to someone was a good thing. Oh well. Guess I was wrong.
I still haven't braved the pool although I really wanted to the other day. It's in the middle of everything and I feel like I'd be swimming in a fish bowl. I think I'll just take a trip to my grandma's and swim around people that know me.
Overall, things are evening out and I'm getting used to my little place. In a few months I'm going to start decorating more. And hopefully I will have my wine tasting party like I have been wanting to! I am SO looking forward to that! Good things are coming! I can feel it!
Windows-other than my bathroom window and sliding glass door I do believe it is absolutely necessary to have another window(that opens...none of those decorative windows) because there has to be airflow....my apartment gets ridiculously hot and I'd prefer not to be so hot. It just isn't comfortable. Well, maybe I can look at it like I am on an important assignment in a foreign country and that's just how hot it is all the time. :0)
Gas Stove-Electric stoves heat up very quick and I haven't quite figured out how NOT to destroy everything I cook on the stove. I was successful with making rice the other day, but my sauteed zucchini was almost a goner.
Counter Space-I have enough counter space to set my drying dishes...and that's about it. This has led me to be quite creative. Items in mid-prep stage can go on desk chairs, tops of microwaves, dresser...being that it's only a few feet from my kitchen.
Lower Rent-I know, I know...my rent is already very decent for the area I live, but hey a girl can dream can't she?
A Roomate-(possibly) This would solve the lower rent problem and the extreme quiet that I am still not quite used to. There are still many perks to living by myself that I quite enjoy, but there are moments where I miss being around the activity that my family brought. Of course then I visit my mom a lot and almost look forward going back to my little quiet box. Of course no one beats her cooking and I haven't even tried because I'm afraid my place would catch on fire with all that cooking going on.
Outgoing Tenants-My neighbors are very quiet and I assume this is because most of the places are studios and therefore full of single people, but I have only spoken with 2 of my neighbors and they are very nice. I ran into the guy that parks next to me and tried to have some small talk and he was almost scared to chat. I am scary though...well, I must've looked it that day because he clearly was not wanting to carry on a conversation. I thought smiling and saying hello to someone was a good thing. Oh well. Guess I was wrong.
I still haven't braved the pool although I really wanted to the other day. It's in the middle of everything and I feel like I'd be swimming in a fish bowl. I think I'll just take a trip to my grandma's and swim around people that know me.
Overall, things are evening out and I'm getting used to my little place. In a few months I'm going to start decorating more. And hopefully I will have my wine tasting party like I have been wanting to! I am SO looking forward to that! Good things are coming! I can feel it!
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