Thursday, June 30, 2011

My apartment…kinda…

I am still looking for a permanent apartment, but right now I am renting a room in an apartment.  I live in an area near the medical university about 30 minutes by marshukta from the city center and about 30 minutes by marshutka from my office in a different direction.  It really is not so bad.  I love the neighborhood and have been able to get out and exercise daily (when not raining).  It does take me a bit to get home from the city center when I am out playing with friends, but aside from that it is great.  I have the place to myself for the summer with Anna at her grandmothers.

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I sleep on a pull out queen, which is actually quite comfortable and after some rearranging last Friday I have a nice big table/desk to work off of.  And right next to the window.  I don’t know what it is about me loving having my work station next to a window, but it just is.  I am mostly unpacked, except for winter clothes.  Once my boxes from home arrive in a few weeks, that will no longer be the case.  I am on the hunt for hangers and a fan, but otherwise my room is really great.

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The kitchen is tiny, but perfect for one.  It is pretty full of everything from the owner of the flat.  One reason I am looking forward to a more permanent apartment.  I need a kitchen to unpack into.  I am enjoying cooking and eat in for most meals.  Even the McDonalds across from my office is not the least bit tempting.  I enjoy the opportunity I have here to have the time to cook and enjoy cooking.  I even baked a chicken a few days ago. 

And here is the entry to my flat.  I still have to figure out where the trash bins are located, but for the most part life is coming together. 

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