FOR RENT: Keep an Open Mind

I have been looking for an apartment for myself for almost two months now. I really didn't expect it to be so difficult this time.

Let me start by saying I'm not a rookie at this. I've moved pretty much every year for the last several years. My family is starting to hate helping me move - actually, they really hate it - and my friends refer to me as their very own Gypsy. {I love you all and thank you for your constant help and support.} I take offence to none of this. I wish it wasn't necessary to enlist everyone's help when I do find the newest home to add to my list, but that is the nature of the beast.

So anyhow, back to the apartment hunting... It really is amazing how much people will ask for a little hole in the wall. It seems as though the pending economic times are forcing people to request obscene amounts of money for a room barely large enough to put a bed into, a toilet and a kitchen sink. Forget having a balcony or even windows that open.

I knew where I wanted to be and how much I wanted to spend and started there. Pretty soon, the price became a wider range. After all you do pay for quality, right?

Now I have to broaden my search again. I am looking where I never thought I'd be living. Oh well, it's only another spot on the map right? Besides, I can say I've lived in 4 different cities in the past two and a half years. Is that really a good thing? Just trying to stay upbeat here.

The next thing that had to change was the type of apartment. I am looking at anything and everything... it's all got potential if you look at it right, no? Even with my attempt at a positive outlook, I was starting to wonder if I was just becoming a snob.

Finally, I came across this place tonight. Decent size, decent price, security. What's the catch? Oh wait ~ that's not the open mind I've been trying to keep...

Maybe things do happen for a reason.

I have a tight timeline, so I hope it's meant to be.
Wish me luck.