Apartment Hunting...

This shows the Green river | Kitchen Sink with dining light in background


Bathroom w/ upgraded features | kitchen w/ upgraded features

Green River w/ apartments on the right side (top) | Front of the apartment buildings


Another side of the scope of this journey is the apartment hunting. I start classes the 21st (as I've stated previously) so I want to make sure everything is easy, and mostly done. That way, when I start classes, I don't have to take any time for things like apartment hunting, or GED testing, or talking to UW or anything I could use as an excuse to avoid homework.

I went bouncing around Auburn all day about a week ago, just to see what's out there. I found a couple promising places that could work, but the locations weren't ideal, and the living rooms we're ridiculously small. I know, I'm a college student, and I'm supposed to live like one...either in a house with a bunch of roommates, or on campus, or in a crappy apartment either with or without a roommate.

Well, I already did that life. I want a cute place, that fits my stuff. I want to be comfortable. I want to be happy and relaxed when I walk in the front door. I want a designated place for homework that Benny won't destroy. I want comfort, and as much luxury as I can afford.

The last place I looked that day (after being encouraged to not give up by Alxys) was off the main roads....which I liked...I tried to avoid being impressed by how beautiful the landscape was. I almost gave up and left because the office was a little difficult to find, and I was at the end of my rope for apartment hunting that particular day.

But, I found the office and stayed and I was very happy I did! I posted some pictures of the complex above. The customer service has been superb, the price is pretty great, and I get to live right on the Green River in a serene and beautiful location!

My plan at this point is to start paying the deposits in August so I can move in September first...maybe before if $$ permits. We shall see. This is an exciting venture, and has been an excellent experience.

I guess the motto is that if you don't give up and settle you'll find the gem you we're looking for? I'm not sure...but I sure am glad I didn't settle for one of the places with tiny rooms, or not the cleanest. The Landings at River's Edge is clean, kept up, has good standing, and has been a comfortable environment and experience thus far.

I submit my application on Monday to hold my price and start the wheels turning on this part of the crazy, yet planned out, roller coaster ride that has become my life.