I moved into my flat Thursday! I’m still getting sorted out, and would like to get a small dresser and some bookcases, but otherwise, it’s good to get started!
The place is small – though it looks smaller on the outside than it actually is. I’m guessing 400-500 square feet? Definitely no more than 600. The bedroom windows are on the side, which is great for not getting blasted with sun. There’s still that fresh-paint smell, but the walls look great.
As you can see, the yard needs help. I have a small plot (marked by the fence) that runs around my three sides of the building, and didn’t take many pictures because it’s all this sad. Helen had a smashing idea to retain Felix to work in the garden, and she’s plotting to pull up the remnants of whatever’s on the fence and plant Bougainvillea (sp?), as well as have a small garden for lettuce, coriander, basil… yum! I am highly amused that I have the brownest thumb on the planet, and now I’m going to have the makings for a nifty plot of land. Granted, I’m not doing the work, but I’m glad Helen’s thinking.
So, when you enter, the first room is the sitting room. The first door to the right is the spare bedroom/study, the second door on the right is the master bedroom, and the third door is the bathroom. The door to the left is to the kitchen (which should be obvious from the refrigerator in the cutaway).
I enjoy the sitting room, especially while the sun is setting, though there’s no room for a proper dining set. I think this will do just fine, though. The furniture, art, drapes, and ‘carpet’ (that’s what they call it – you can barely see it in the first sitting room picture) were all provided by the University. I can upgrade as I see the need. Helen and I are planning to remove the carpet and just go with the bare floor.
Before the curtains went up, look who was on the back door to greet me!
The spare room/study. Yes, my hair dryer is on the bed.
Here’s a closer look at the desk – I’m so grateful Vanessa moved out the extra bed and added it. The books here are just some light reading to tide me over until my boxes of books come.
Here’s an early shot of my bedroom. Yes, the carpet is hideous. This is the mosquito net that the University provided, and yes, it has a skirt. I found it difficult to get in and out of, so I’ve since swapped it for the one I brought.
One thing that’s funny is that this is the exact pattern sheets I had when I was a student! Helen said she picked them out for me – she did well.
The bathroom’s fairly tight. And yes, the carpet is also, umm, vibrant. The shower curtain to the left is what the school provided, and since it’s rusting a bit at the grommets, I bought the one on the right, as well as the bathmat. I like the punch of yellow to brighten the blue.
The kitchen is interesting – aside from the color, it’s small, and doesn’t have a pantry. I’m going to have to look for something to make shelves, and most of what you see is provided by the university, aside from the food, vitamins, and towels (they gave some; I bought others).
Thanks for taking the grand tour!
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