Life at home is the same old... I don't like waking up for work every morning, I don't like the snowy weather here, and I put X's through each day that passes on my calendar, hoping I will be back in Europe soon. Not fun. I miss the hockey life, BIG TIME. Jordan, can I come back now PLEASE?!?!
Jordan's life in Lillehammer seems just as dull as mine at the moment. All he does is eat, sleep, and play hockey. He misses me (of course), because eating and sleeping are way more fun with me than by himself! I am still debating as to whether or not I will rejoin him this season. I am going to Disney with the family in March and may head to Norway after if his team is still doing well.
Aside from working and making some money I have been spending lots of time with the family and got together with some great friends this weekend, Jenna and Christyne. I wish I had a picture to post but once I'm home I rarely take pictures. Jenna has a few on her amazing new camera so I will need to get one off of her :)
So onto the BIG NEWS!
Jordan and are proud renters of a condo in the city for the summer. We always talk about being right downtown for a summer and it is FINALLY happening (so yes I do consider this a big deal). Last week I went downtown with his mom to check out a few places and felt as though I was on an episode of "House Hunters Toronto"...
Option One
- A one bedroom, 700 square foot, furnished apartment in Liberty Village. "Bliss" condo amenities included a small gym and an indoor pool. The condo was furnished and included cable and Internet. Sorry for the really low quality pictures, I took them on my phone.
Pros:
Size (big bedroom and big open room)
Social (we have friends in the same building)
Washer/dryer
Cons:
Old furniture and poorly decorated (messy during viewing as well)
Five minute street car ride from the downtown core (not that its really far)
Smelly
Small balcony (standing room only)
I was really disappointed the place wasn't well put together! I probably wouldn't have been so critical if it was neat and tidy. Unfortunately, we are only living there for four months and need a place that doesn't need any changes. Otherwise, I would love to get my hands on this place and give it a makeover.
Option Two
- A 400 square foot, bachelor apartment in, Maple Leaf Square. It is also furnished and includes cable and internet. Building amenities include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, steam rooms, a large gym, a grocery store in the building, connection to Union Station (the train station) and the rest of PATH. Basically if you never wanted to leave the building, you wouldn't have to.
Pros:
Brand new furniture
Big balcony + a view
Amenities... so many amenities
In the heart of the city
Washer/dryer
Cons:
Small... soooooo small
Would be difficult to entertain
No bedroom, murphy bed
I loved this building! It is such a happening place and I could easily picture myself enjoying life there. Big downfall is it is only one big room. Jordan and I would not be able to get away from each other unless one of us left the the house.
Decisions decisions... BOTH were the same price!
AND THE WINNER IS...
Which is the winner?!!!! The suspense is killing us! We vote for number 2.... just put up with the fold away bed!
ReplyDeleteFrom Michelle and Sarah sitting in the Vienna Airport.... :)