Sunday, February 14, 2010

7. My House, My Home

I'm am incredibly excited for my new apartment, and I'm looking forward to so many things about it. Some of them might seem mundane, but I've learned what it's like to live without them. There are definitely some little things that are actually quite big for me and even defining points of who I am! I consider my home an extension of myself, and if there's something amiss in my home I can always feel it. So I'm really happy to be moving forward in terms of housing, and I'm feeling ever so positive about it. I know what I want, and I know I can make it happen!

One of my biggest expectations for my home is to be able to express myself in it. I must be able to decorate everything from the walls to the windows to the floors. I have to show off my own art and art that inspires me. It's the place where I work and relax, and I want it to provide a space for both of those equally important activities. I also expect my home to be utilitarian. I love feathering my nest, but I really dislike excess. In my home, everything needs to have a place so that I can function without stressing out about little things. Most importantly, my home must accommodate me.

I plan on taking before and after pictures of the apartment, and I'm sure I'll post some of the after ones here. I'm also really looking forward to having a house warming party. I've never had one before, but I think it will be lots of fun and important too. I want my friends to feel welcome in my home, not to mention I like showing off my nest and having an excuse to play. All in all, I'm so excited for my new home, and I know it will be wonderful.

Expectations for 02/21/10: Have seven sets prepped. Have three crafts (charm, card, knit) finished and shared. Have five videos prepped. Make Betty cheat sheet. Know apartment situation!