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74. New Apartment. 2nd Thoughts.
2 years ago
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2 years ago
I passed the 7 person board to get my brand-new apartment today. Except the funny thing is, it seems to have SHRUNK in the time since I applied four weeks ago. Sigh. I'm totally overwhelmed, of course, and completely freaked out that I made the wrong decision. It's so expensive ($2550) and it's on 53rd and 9th Avenue, which is ... um ... really far away from ... people. Not to mention that I HAVE NO FURNITURE and I have to be out of my current place by Sunday.

Kill me now.

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  • Alex McCollister 2 years ago
    ¥ikes. That's stressful.

    You also look reaalllly sad in the thumbnail for this video.

    Hang in there though. Being able to vent, at least, to a camera isn't a bad therapy.
  • SaraLily 2 years ago
    i thought the same thing! she really does look down in the thumbnail...
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  • andrea plus 2 years ago
    I just moved, too. It's overwhelming on a lot of levels when the move involves other life changes such as you say this represents for you. But just think how much fun you'll have fixing it up! You're starting with a blank canvas and you can be really creative with it. Good luck!
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  • Andy.MN 2 years ago
    Firsts can be stressful (first place on your own, etc) and you are probably experiencing a little buyer's remorse -- all normal! It is a great space.

    And in the long run if it doesn't end up working for you, it is not a permanent situation if you don't want it to be.
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  • Cameron Christopher 2 years ago
    It's the weirdest thing, but I find that rooms look bigger when you put some furniture in them. The day I got into my apartment, I was by myself and quite overwhelmed because it was SO much smaller than I remembered. Then, I put my bed in my room and realized that I actually had more room than I though. Sounds counterintuitive, but it happens.
  • saar 2 years ago
    Yeah I know! That is really true, apartments always seem smaller with no furniture. So I'm sure it will be fine!

    And to look on the bright side, if it is just your apartment, you can do with it whatever you want! No compromising on the colors on the wall or if the couch is to girly :)
  • Meg 2 years ago
    Same thing in my room, there was the master bedroom, and... the other one in my apartment, and I told my room mate he could have the master, because what am I gonna use all that room for?
    Then I went into it after he had started moving all his stuff in, and was like "Oh man! My room is so small! How am I going to put anything in here?" But now that I have my bed in, and a bookcase, I'm noticing I still have tons of room, that I have no idea what to do with.
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  • Ge Ko 2 years ago
    beautiful apartment overall. the kitchen, bathroom, washer/dryer and the cozy space I think are very nice! Think of your bathroom doubling as a guest suite... throw an air mattress in the tub and you've got a spare bed!

    You'll be able to afford it! Don't fret! Just enjoy the luxury you so very much deserve... and will be paying for. =)
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  • SaraLily 2 years ago
    in my opnion? that bedroom wasnt all that small. if that's the size of a walk-in closet - GET ME ONE OF THOSE!!! hahaha

    small is good for one person. you'll like it. you'll see. it's cozy.
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  • Nick Gray 2 years ago
    These were some raw emotions there at the beginning. You are really putting yourself out here on Vimeo. It feels great and liberating, doesn't it? Thank you for sharing and I am glad that you are a part of our community now.
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  • Allen CN 2 years ago
    Julia - I live one block away - if you need any advice on places, hit me up - I would love to interview you one day as well if you have time.

    There is that great new wine bar right around the corner as well - seems to be very popular (52nd).

    Check upnext (www.upnext.com) for interactive 3d maps of the location and what's around.
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  • Soxiam staff 2 years ago
    whenever i move it always looks like the house is smaller when it's empty. i know it's counter-intuitive but that's how they look sometimes. get some furnitures and you might notice the difference.
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  • Jeff Cagle 2 years ago
    What did they teach us in school? Say something nice before we critique?

    I will agree with what everyone else has said: the kitchen and bathroom are beautiful, the wood is gorgeous and the furniture-makes-things-bigger argument is dead on. But I just can't believe that's all the SPACE you get for the price. I thought rent in Chicago was pricey...
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  • Khamis Hammoudeh 2 years ago
    You'll make it through. Moving is always such a stressful process. You'll be glad you made this decision in a month.
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  • Jordaniel 2 years ago
    You were so excited the first time you looked at this place. It seemed like the nicest one you posted, so don't worry about it too much.
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  • zackw 2 years ago
    Where does one get mini-furniture for the mini-apartments in NYC?
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  • spAngie 2 years ago
    so you've been there a month Julia... how do you feel now?
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