The Winds of Change

Funny, how history repeats itself.

My 12 month lease is up in June, and I will be moving back to the condo in Kent. This is a very good move for me, mentally and emotionally, and while it will add 15 miles to my commute every day, I'm okay with that.

I love my apartment here at The Vintage, I love the character of the building, the 1925 elevator, the hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings, the little hexagon tiles in the bathroom, and the cabinets from the early 20th century as well... the old world charm is beyond words! But after the murder that happened outside my window last month, I just can't take it. Every time I walk in and out of my building, every time I look outside my windows, the whole day of the murder replays itself over and over in my head, and it's got me pretty depressed. I stay inside my apt as much as possible, with the windows closed and the blinds shut tight, curtains drawn. Since I got my promotion, I've been looking at new places to live, some fancy pants apt's mentioned in last week's blogs, and have been working with the leasing office at The Metropolitan Tacoma as far as the soonest possible move-in date. It would be half the size for over twice the price, but totally worth it....

Last night, as I was trying to fall asleep, I said to myself, "Wouldn't it be great if the condo in Kent was available, and I could just move back there? If only..."

Today I got a phone call from our old landlord, he said he'd give me a $100 referral bonus for anyone who's application was approved to move in. I said "I'll take it!" He knocked off the first & last months' deposit for me, brought it down to a flat fee, then took the $100 off the top of that, and knocked $200/mo off the price of rent!!! If that's not a sign, I don't know what is!

I hate moving. When Dana and I first moved into the condo 2 years ago, I said "I don't plan on moving for a long time." Well, then she moved in with Rick and I couldn't afford the place on my own. Then I found The Vintage, fell in love with it, and said "I don't plan on moving for a VERY long time!" Then I saw a woman lose her life right outside my window, and here I am. I'm not going to say it this time, because I don't want to jinx anything. What I am going to do is start packing things up. I am going to start getting rid of things that I haven't used in the last year, and I am going to get rid of my couch. Does anyone want a queen size sleeper sofa that's REALLY comfortable and has a very nice, light blue silk cover that's been cut to fit a sleeper sofa? It'll be going up on CL soon...

Looking around me, I see that I have a lot of work to do before my move-out date. Stay tuned for more updates, and fear not- I will be soliciting for help in moving things!