Kiwi and I are discussing the possibility of moving to a new place. While we do enjoy our space now, there are things about it we would like to change (the big, black, hairy legged roommates are one of the many things.) Each new place we live in will always have those "if only"s, but there is something lacking in this space. We don't really have a table. A small bistro set with two chairs that I think we used once or twice to actually dine. It's more the "catchall" at the moment. Separate spaces, or more of an area to entertain or have my parents for dinner.
Our bedroom now is my favourite spot in our cozy 900sq ft. place. A window on two sides of the walls, and a bathroom that connects directly to it. Most people think that the bathroom being connected right to the bedroom is a bad thing. People who visit have to cut through the bedroom to go to the bathroom. I am in heaven when I can walk right out of the shower to my dresser and get changed. I don't have to run freezing down the hall and around a corner to my closet, or take my clothes into the bathroom with me. As was the case with the place we went to view last night.
A bit farther away than we would have liked, the quiet house was cute and spacious. It seemed like there was transit, but not as convenient or close as it is here for Kiwi. The distance from the place to Kiwi's work was the same, but on an opposite side, farther from the freeway and my parent's place.
The living area was HUGE. I'm not going to lie, Kiwi and I would have accepted that place for the living room alone if it weren't for the other shortcomings. The living room itself was as big as both our tv area and kitchen combined, and had a beautiful working gas fireplace. The floor plan separated everything into neat little areas which was exactly what I wanted, and the price was perfect.
Another thing Kiwi and I have a great love for is trees. Big, evergreen, British Columbia trees. There were a great deal of them in the neighbourhood. You could smell them immediately. It was as if the trees made the street cozier and welcoming.
But no dishwasher was an immediate deal breaker for me. The bathroom (with a miniature tub) was attached to the kitchen and on the other side of the suite around a corner and down a hall was the bedroom. I don't feel too happy about walking through my entire house including the kitchen in a bathrobe every day. The bedroom wasn't something I was thrilled about either. No windows and no space. A huge change for me when currently our bedroom holds a great deal of our things and has room to spare.
Our smiles were quickly replaced by analyzing criticism when we got in the car. Picking it apart on the way home, appreciating a great deal more what we want in a space. As individuals, and as a couple.
"It's a nice place, but it's not for us." I said as we stopped at a light. "Not for us." Kiwi echoed. I patted his leg and the light turned green.
-Strawberry
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