I am moving on Thursday. I can’t wait. But I am also nervous about tackling a new beginning, again, even if it is only a couple of miles away. Because it feels like a world away. Okay, maybe only half a world. Regardless, I have pushed through most of the packing, thanks to my neighbor’s help, and what’s left is not all that much. Which left some time tonight to ponder the old vs. new.
New Place–Valet parking
Old Place–Threaten to have pick-ups towed when stupid guys in the building next door park in my space.
New Place–“We can show you a model, but we can’t violate the privacy of the current tenant of the apartment you will be renting.”
Old Place–Disgusting pig of a landlord continues to come into my apartment when I am not home. Seriously, he must know every color of every pair of underwear I own.
New Place–Continental breakfast served every morning in a common area.
Old Place–Can’t make coffee with water from the tap because it is yellow and foul tasting.
New Place–Views of Intracoastal and mega yachts and a pool with fountains.
Old Place–Views of revolting new neighbors in our courtyard pool–neighbors who think allowing their children to swim in their clothing is quite proper. Then they jump in after them, fully dressed as well, after tossing their lit cigarettes into the once blue water. Oh, and then there is Unit 3, the residents of whom think that letting their pit bull swim and pee in the pool is hilarious.
New Place–Security gate, key-fob entry, 24-hour everything else.
Old Place–Given that my place is open and available for entry 24/7 on the whim of my landlord….
New Place–Private balcony with room for chairs and a table
Old Place–Common front balcony/walkway and railings from which we all hang towels and clothing just to annoy our pig of a landlord.
New Place–Walk to the beach
Old Place–Drive to the beach
New Place–Don’t know anyone there, but hope to meet new folks.
Old Place–Leaving behind some funky, fun, and dear friends.
New Place–Can’t wait.
Old Place–Can’t believe it’s been a year.
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20 responses to “New Digs”
A year already, RG!! WOW! I’m glad you’re movin’ on up. Enjoy the new digs a whole bunch when you get there! 🙂 YAY YOU!!
Hi RG
I didn’t try the raw bar at OEG. There was too much choice on the main menu to be honest and it was difficult to decide. I think there was a good veggie option as the kids ate everything on their plates, almost.
I can’t believe it’s been a year since you moved to FL. Amazing eh? You must have a good tan by now. I hope you’ve got good sunscreen though.
Your Old Place/New Place blog has given me an idea. How about writing an Old RG/New RG blog? Just a thought.
I hope you have a stress free move and I’m sure you’ll make lots of friends.
Andy
London UK
xx
PS You could also write a DC RG/FL RG blog.
I’m on a roll. Want any more ideas? hehehe x
That new place sounds amazing! Hope it’s as fantastic as it sounds! 🙂
Good for you! We spent 5 years in our version of your first place — and LOVE the improved digs this year… and, you can always visit the old friends :).
RG, enjoy your new place — it sounds awesome, especially being so close to the beach…
Movin’ on Up! To that deluxe apartment in the sky! Congrats on the upgrade. It looks like things are looking up.
Probably New Place Rent = 2X Old Place Rent, but I learned (the hard way) that sometimes (most of the time) it’s worth it. Best of luck at your new place!
Heaven, you’re moving to heaven.
Yeah!!! Hope it’s even better than you think it is right now!
It sounds like you’re graduating! Love the new place already! 🙂
Awesome! So much stress comes from being in bad surroundings. That new place sounds truly grand!
Valet parking? Continental breakfasts? Sounds more like a luxury hotel than an apartment.
So this is how the other half lives is it?
🙂
How exciting! I almost asked how you had the energy to do a local move — but then I read this post and I so get it!
The only thing that would motivate me to move from my current OK, clean, reasonably priced place in a great neighborhood is a free place with abundant privacy or a move across country paying half the cost of living and making the same salary.
So I stay put and wait.
Wow the new place does sound fantastic!! No need for you to leave all your funky old “neighbor friends” behind right? I sort of like the neighbor girl that your wrote about a few times. She seemed like she was good for you and interesting to read about too.
I am 100% you are going to meet some great new people in your new place and new friends. It sounds pretty classy and more like “you” than the old place… so who knows.
Tell us all about the new place once you move in too, but….take it easy because some of us are jealous!
Good for you RG.
I’m so glad to hear about this new place you’re moving to! Sounds like paradise 🙂
And by now you’re out of your old place and away from your creepy, intruding ex-landlord.
Cheers to you and Rouletta on your first night at your new place! And enjoy the nice breakfast in the morning (I am so totally jealous of that!!!)
I know you don’t know me but can I come visit 🙂
Congrats on the one year anniversary of being in Florida. I have been following you for about a year now and Love your blog. Hope you and the dog love the new place 🙂
Hope the move went well, looking forward to hearing about the new place and new neighbors. It sounds like just what you needed.
Wow – your new place sounds like where I’d love to go on vacation (and the old place sounds more like what I can afford lol)
Best of luck in the new place!!