New Housing Situation?

[cormac]

benyghted and I might be renting an apartment together. It's a loft apartment above a restaurant supply warehouse. I've been weighing the pros and cons in my head, and decided to post them here:
PROS
Out of the dorms.
More room to LIVE, rather than exist. (I currently live in a *very small* room in a small dorm building, and the loft is VERY spacious)
No horrid roommates.
A SCAdian friend (and model!) for a roommate.
$850 a month total ($425 each), which includes utilities.
Next door to Goodwill - first pickings.
Roof access with a decent view.
A hell of a lot of space.
Bohemian lifestyle.
Sweet second-story double doors with loading rig.

CONS
The family cuts off use of shared credit cards if I move out of the dorms. (I need to find full-time employment, and soon)
"Fixer-upper"x2
Above a working business.
No land line for a phone. (not a big deal, but might prove more problematic later on)
Possible hassle with getting DSL.
Off-campus = daily commute + ever-worsening parking headache.
Unfurnished: we have to provide our own furniture, appliances, et al.
Industrial neighborhood isn't exactly the safest place to live.
Bohemian lifestyle.
Poor lighting.
A man recently died in the apartment.
Drafty.

If I'm able to work out a reasonable DSL deal with both the service provider and the owner of the warehouse, I think it's a go. Mom's promised small appliances for Hannukah and most of what I don't already have can be easily found in thrift shops and dollar stores.
I may finally be free from these godforsaken dorms! Huzzah!

Comments

[jkrissw.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a mixed bag, worthy of careful consideration. Good luck in making the right choice.

[selenesue.livejournal.com]

I think that the Caid collective can probably fix you up with stray bits of furniture. I know I have spare kitchenware for you. [That is another advantage/disadvantage - having to cook your own meals. Depends how good or bad the dorm food is.]

Above a working business is not a big deal as long as you are not a day sleeper. It's not like it's a bakery, where they start work at 0300 for the morning croissant trade. Maybe you ought to apply for a job at the restaurant supply warehouse - 'twould solve one of the commuting problems anyway. [Not that I would ever think of taking advantage of a friend at such a business... oh who am I kidding?]

alas...

[cormac.livejournal.com]

would that it were that easy, Dame Selene. Unfortunately (as I posted in a later entry) my roommate fell through, so I'm still stuck in the dorms. Know anyone in the area who's looking for a place to live?