Good karma

I have been toying with the idea of looking for a new apartment for over two years. Once they began raising the rent every year I realized it was only a matter of time before I could not afford to stay here.

The prospect of letting my current landlords know I was moving two months ahead, which is required by my lease, always made finding a new place feel almost undoable. I love this apartment. I love the way it faces north so there is no direct sunlight. I love the view of squirrels and rabbits and birds in the trees outside my window. I love how my ferns look hanging on the porch and I love the way all my things fit inside without any wasted space at all.

Today, maybe it was that cup of new coffee supposedly packed with vitamins, I decided to stop just looking for possible new apartments and actually go see some.

The one I noticed last year was for rent and when I went inside I realized it is the one bedroom version of my studio. Not too big, but with lots more storage and in a part of town I am familiar with because that is where we brought up our children.

The rental place is having a special where they are cutting the rent and the deposit, as well as only charging a half month's first month rent. And on top of that they are willing to let me take possession July 2!

It's almost too good to be true.