New Eyes

Sometimes it is necessary to look at something from a different angle to truly appreciate it.

When I moved into this apartment I liked it, but it was also less expensive than my old one. I've been here over five years now and instead of being ready to move again like usual, I am more attached than ever.

That is a novelty for me. There is a part of me that actually enjoys moving. Not the actual action, but the being in a different novel place. I was almost at that point a year ago. I began looking at places with garages and places closer to parks. I looked at apartments with old fashioned woodwork and more character.

Then I began painting and putting some of my paintings up on the wall and suddenly my apartment felt like a new place! I also began to notice my nine foot ceilings and the built in nooks and crannies I have here. There is a lot of architectural interest in this apartment.

The final straw came when I lost my money, but my rent went up and I realized I really couldn't afford to stay here unless something radical happened. Suddenly I noticed how convenient this place is to everywhere I go from the grocery store to my doctors and dentist. I became more aware of how safe this neighborhood is. I realized how great the management is when I need something fixed. 

The other day I was driving up to park when it occurred to me that this is almost the perfect apartment for me. I really don't want to move.

And it looks like maybe I won't have to!