Sometimes roommate situations don’t work out, and mine lasted about a week. The house and location were fantastic, but sharing the space wasn’t a good fit. So I went on a hunt!
A friend of mine told me that anyone who can find a place in a few weeks is a superhero. It took me five days! Should I start looking for one of those spandex costumes? A phone booth in which to get changed? Selecting my superpowers?
I am moving less than a mile away to a place and location that I am thrilled with. There are a few firsts here, but the two main ones are…
- I will be living in a house. For the first time. Ever.
- I will be living on my own!
Master bedroom
Part of the backyard
Finding this place (furnished!) seemed very meant-to-be. I had been looking around and exploring a lot of possible roomshare arrangements and none of them seemed to fit. Yesterday morning I was sitting at a cafe and I decided that I was going to look for a sublet where I could live on my own. I wanted a place where I could entertain, cook, and live comfortably. I wanted good sound insulation, a good location, and a good price.
After a quick glance at craigslist I sent a quick email replying to an ad that looked promising. I got an email back almost instantly and learned that the place was six blocks away and I could walk over right then. I loved the place and Ayo came over to give the thumbs up (she knows what I like better than I do). Six hours later we had a handshake. Twelve hours later the lease was signed.
The kitchen
The house is a two bedroom with a large master bedroom that opens out to a huge backyard. It is in a quiet neighborhood but is also just a few blocks from two of Austin’s three main north-south streets. I get along really well with the owner, who is a fantastic woman in her young 30s. We signed the lease today and I’m psyched to move in on October 1st. (Whoah. A lease. Maybe I’ll be here for a little while?!)
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But more importantly…. Is their parking for a 40ft RV?
Congratz. I hope you enjoy having a place to call yours.
Forty feet would be tough! I do think that there is room for a Class C, though. Maybe you guys will downsize
Congratulations! Looks like an awesome space. Very warm and inviting. Perfect for entertaining. Will you know what to do with so much space though???
I’ll have to figure it out
For now I’m just excited to live independently, have room to play some loud music and dance around, cook, and entertain. I’m planning a garden out back, too.
Got any other good ideas?