First, let me say, if you haven't yet read "The Kite Runner", go to the nearest library or book store and get a copy. Its a phenomenal book (though my literature-savy friends don't seem to get as excited about it as I do).
ANYWAY.
Last weekend, I was able to sleep at my apartment. Amazing.
Now, let me explain this. I had paid for my first month's rent on the 1st of September. And I didn't start sleeping in my apartment till two weeks later. So that was about $250 gone. Maybe not wasted (I was still able to move some furniture in), but certainly not used the way I would like it.
The main problem was that my fridge wasn't up to par (see previous post) and I had no matress. Its just too hot to try and keep food without a refridgerator - and I certainly wasn't going to sleep on the tile floor.
But now, I'm actually staying here. I still have a few things to get - like living room furniture, another a/c, and a few kitchen items. Minor things.
The neighborhood is nice. Its downtown, and I'm right across the street from a mosque. I thought at first that the calls to prayer might wake me, but even with the loud speakers so close, they don't even phase me. I've walked around the neighborhood a little bit, trying to get a feel for what's in the area, what's with in walking distance, etc. Fortunately, I can get about everything I need within a five minute walk, except for meats and cheeses.
Well, I COULD get those... but there are just some things I'd rather not leave to chance.
Some day, when I have a camera that can take pictures, I'll take some of the apartment and put them up. All the women who read this can give me decorating tips.
That's all for now. School is going well. I've enjoyed the students so far. This next week, we start a research project with one class, and another finance project with another class. fun stuff.
Sep 22, 2007
Sep 11, 2007
The Velcro Fridge
Desparate times call for desparate measures.
I've been TRYING to move into my apartment for almost two weeks now, but I just can't seem to get my act together. I have no mattress yet, and, until today, my fridge was of no help.
You see, my fridge door doesn't close. I'm not really sure why, either. There was nothing blocking the doorway, and it didn't seem as if the hinges were bent. The only problem I could see was a small plastic piece broken from the bottom that SEEMED to be the latch for the door.
But of course, who really knows.
After searching for a replacement peice, I finally gave up and started looking for other options.
And now, industrial velcro forms a handle that latches my refridgerator door shut.
Tacky, maybe. But certainly effective.
I've been TRYING to move into my apartment for almost two weeks now, but I just can't seem to get my act together. I have no mattress yet, and, until today, my fridge was of no help.
You see, my fridge door doesn't close. I'm not really sure why, either. There was nothing blocking the doorway, and it didn't seem as if the hinges were bent. The only problem I could see was a small plastic piece broken from the bottom that SEEMED to be the latch for the door.
But of course, who really knows.
After searching for a replacement peice, I finally gave up and started looking for other options.
And now, industrial velcro forms a handle that latches my refridgerator door shut.
Tacky, maybe. But certainly effective.
