WithLove Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 In better news - I'm moving on Friday. My city has a thing called ZombieCon every year and it happens to be this year. The apartment I'm moving into happens to be in the same area that this festival is being held. J wants to go really badly; I told him I'd be busy moving stuff and unpacking, but that he's welcome to come over afterwards. I have the feeling he'll be trying to convince me to go, anyway. Link to comment
WithLove Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Just as I suspected.... J is throwing a tantrum because I'm trying to take the high road and stay behind to unpack. So weird, since he's way more mature than I am. He's so cute. Link to comment
WithLove Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 I'm having severe anxiety right now.... I think I'm just anxious about the move on Friday. I'm shaking and my heart is racing. I feel out of breath. Ugh. Trying to calm myself down since I still have an hour and a half of work. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Do you have whatsapp ? Link to comment
WithLove Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 No, I don't know what that is? Link to comment
ForevahAlone Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 No, I don't know what that is? A messaging app. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 No, I don't know what that is? It is a messaging and phone app. And you can work it off your data or Wi-Fi. That's how I talk to friends that are outside my own country. We could talk that way if you want. That way I don't pay exorbitant charges to text or call anybody. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 That's how I phone some friends in the US. A lot of military wives use it too to talk to their spouses when they are overseas. Link to comment
WithLove Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 I can download it when I get home. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Ok cool. Sent you a PM. Link to comment
WithLove Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 Last night was rough. I was alone (Dad was at the bar) and I just couldn't motivate myself to get anything done. I didn't hear from J, either, and it bothered me. I finally sent a text just before 10 and he replied saying he had fallen asleep. Okay. Don't worry, I'm fully aware I was just in a rotten mood. It wasn't him at all. I'm thankful to have tomorrow off to move. I can feel the tightness in my shoulders and neck today. Anxiety is still there, too. I was so excited and now I'm just anxious. I just want to be moved into my own space, away from my father and all the stress there. Link to comment
Fudgie Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 One more day, K. You are so close. You can do this! Link to comment
WithLove Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 I'm sort of at the point right now where I'm not evening trying to snap myself out of this funk. Just trying to make it through the next 8 hours. Link to comment
WithLove Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 Okay Faraday, eat your heart out! Suggestions welcome! [ATTACH]10762[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]10763[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]10764[/ATTACH] Link to comment
Seraphim Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 It looks cute!! You can easily spruce the place up. Link to comment
Fudgie Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I am absolutely in love with those arches!!! Link to comment
faraday Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I love the arches too!! What a great space. When you get your couch (and bed- whatever furniture you have already) in, take a pic and I'll give you thoughts. I love love love the floors. Right off the bat though- I would say...either go to Ikea and pic up a shade for the light in the kitchen (saying that though- I don't know how low the light is compared to you- if you have clearance, get a shade- it's it's tight...(I was trying to post a pic as an example, but today it's not working...I'll try later) replace it all together. You can look on a used site (craigslist or whatever)- people often give away light fixtures, and if you found a funky brass chandelier, depending on your style, you could keep the brass or spray paint it white (or go fun like teal or fuchsia). Or track lighting if you want to be practical I wouldn't spend much on it because it will probably end up staying with the place when you leave...but the bare bulb makes the space feel stark. Post pics with furniture I'm excited for you!! Is the place clean (like move in ready?). Is Jay helping you? Are you going to be able to sleep there tonight??? Link to comment
WithLove Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 I won't be able to get anything in there today, unfortunately. I had too much to do - get a bank check for the deposit, go sign the lease, stick around for the Internet to be hooked up (there was no phone line in there - can you believe that??); right now I'm in the utilities building waiting to meet with them to get my water turned on. Then I have a doctor appt at 3. I'm super excited. I can't wait to put personal touches on this place. I'm allowed to paint it, but I really don't think I will. I'll stick with wall art and such instead. Thank you for the suggestions! I'm only 5 ft. 2, so I can get a shade or even replace it with another fixture. Link to comment
WithLove Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 The kitchen table and chairs in there were already there from before, and I like the table, but I'm going to replace the chairs. The fabric on them are worn and sort of gross. Link to comment
reinventmyself Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Okay Faraday, eat your heart out! Suggestions welcome! [ATTACH]10762[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]10763[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]10764[/ATTACH] Very nice. . ! Link to comment
faraday Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 You could always put new fabric on the chairs. Upholstery is super easy. Go with something fun and modern Link to comment
WithLove Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 I don't know the first thing about reupholstery!!! Where do I begin? Link to comment
faraday Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Dad's and bfs often have staple guns. I have like 6 now because I do projects like this all the time. It's so easy...and it can change things so much. I'm watching this video...and you do not need a drill. Screw drivers are fine. They kind of complicate things a bit in this...but I like the conversation style of this video...it was nice that people were asking questions. You also don't need two people. I do this all the time on my own I often buy fabric from ikea...super modern, fun, bright patterns....an durable. Don't be afraid of bold colours or fabrics. Link to comment
WithLove Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 I'm sitting on the couch with my dad and I asked him if he had a staple gun, and he said "yup". LOL! I'm excited. I wanna do it. It'll be a little bit before I can get the fabric. In addition to the move-in costs, I have tons of bills due at once. So hopefully in the next month I can do it! Link to comment
WithLove Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 How much does typical fabric cost? What fabric would be good for kitchen chairs? I don't have pets now, so it doesn't have to be really heavy-duty. Link to comment
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