Now, my bedroom window looks into an enclosed alley ("courtyard" is too generous) full of cigarette butts and burnt-out joints. Pigeons make love on my windowsill. The view from my window? A shot of my AC unit, which is covered in a gruesome mix of feathers (apparently, the aforementioned pigeons are adventurous) and bird poo. It is neither pleasant nor charming. And, because I'm in a first-floor apartment, there is minimal natural light. Occasionally, I get slats of unenthused grey shadows, but sunshine? Never.
What are your priorities for a house or apartment and/or what was your first grown-up apartment like? Ever experience fecund poultry? No? Are you counting your blessings right now? (Yes, yes you are).
[photo cred here and here]
3 comments:
Pigeons making love outside your window... how so very romantic! (actually no, that's gross, I can't think of many things more gross than pigeon lovin).
One day when you're Style Editor of Vogue and living in a grand townhouse, you'll think back on the feathers and pigeon poop and laugh.
I love your depiction of your place, I'm sure it's only wearing on you because you've seen something more appealing, it'll come to you one day! :)
My first apartment was actually super cool and in a nice gated area, but I didn't do any decorating and it turned out boring.
Things important in California when house hunting- close to a freeway w/o being ON the freeway, close to multiple freeways, gas station semi close, bars w/in a $15 cab ride away, some sort of a yard or patio. And most importantly (to me)... a POOL.
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Ha! While there are no pigeons making love on my windowsill, when I moved in with Kiwi it was my first time living in a loft/condo space.
While I do miss having a backyard and a kitchen island, I have to remind myself of the perks of no yard work and the joy of having a community pool just steps away from my front door :)
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