Now that I have keys in hand and can actually look at my new living space for the next year or more, I'm feeling somewhat nervous. I haven't lived alone in five years, though I did for the five years before those.
I'm taking pictures as I go; hopefully when I'm less nervous I'll post the before, during, and after pictures of the move. It really is a small place - 450s.f. is really not a lot, and with my fear of crowding it is going to be a real challenge to keep the space open and airy. Fortunately it's a totally open floorplan, so I can do whatever I want with it.
Today I went to IKEA and picked up a few items that I didn't already have. I got two small area rugs (because the apartment is all tile floor and I like to have something soft to walk on,) a gateleg table (it seats 4-6, depending on how cozy you want to get, but folds down to take up only 10" of space when not in use,) and a kitchen cart (because I have almost no counter space at all and really need someplace to work.) Also a couple of short stools for people who like to sit (I live something of a floor lifestyle, so chairs are really optional for me.)
I haven't finished packing. I need to run a load of laundry, and get all of my personal items gathered up and packed away. Also my altar is still out - I don't know how I'm going to pack that. I'm freaking out a bit, I think, and really there isn't anyone that I want to bother with this stuff. I really need to find a support group somewhere.
I'm also officially broke for the month, which sucks since I still need to buy groceries and stuff and pay for doctor's visits. *le sigh* I don't feel like I can ask my parents - they haven't been very happy about the whole divorce/moving out thing, and my brother has already helped out above and beyond so I can't ask him for more money. It's weird not having anywhere to turn. But...I'm sure I will figure something out. There are food banks, and I can live on rice and beans and canned veggies for a month - it would probably be good for me. ^_^
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