This Space For Rent
Posted April 27, 2008
Wouldn't you like to live here?
A lot of people might have put their ironing board away before photographing their apartment. Then again, a lot of people might buy plants for the plant stands in the corner of their living room, believing that they should function for more than keeping the cable (running from behind the bookshelf strategically placed in the bedroom) shoved back in the corner. I am not one of those people.
All of this (plus a parking space!) can be yours (laundry in the basement AND secure storage in the attic!) for the bargain price (all utilities included!) of just $700. Because I'm moving out.
I'm going back to San Antonio. It does make me sad to think of leaving Madison. I have a lot of really good memories here and the weather is just about to get beautiful. Then again, barring some sort of apocalyptic event (e.g., the apocalypse) there is no chance of one hundred inches of snow in San Antonio. So there's that.
I've been accepted into an alternative certification program in San Antonio, meaning that I'll complete summer training and then get my provisional license so I can start teaching already this fall. After participating in more training throughout the school year and given the recommendation of my principal, I can have my full teaching certification by next summer.
I have chosen to teach special ed. You're welcome. Because you know I'll have stories.
So I'll finally get a marketable skill and a lucrative job with paid time off and health insurance, while also getting to live with Holly again, be near my family (including certain small people), and wear flip flops three-quarters of the year. It only makes sense.
Bringing us back to the photos (courtesy of Kristine). My lease isn't up until August 15, meaning that I need to sublease. Fortunately the leasing company is perfectly cool with that. I'm not sure exactly when I'm leaving, but I do need to be in San Antonio by mid-June to start training. Craig's List, here I come. (Lake view! Quiet building! AC unit thrown in for free! MORE CHARACTER THAN YOU CAN SHAKE A STICK AT! THAT EXPRESSION MAKES NO SENSE!)
andrew says:
April 27, 2008 at 11:51 PM
did you check to see if your new school has diet dr. pepper in the vending machine?
lissa says:
April 28, 2008 at 12:41 AM
Umm you forgot to mention that San Antonio also has all the classica Melissa moments you can handle! Come on you know that was a factor in your decision making process. Admit it.
Emily says:
April 28, 2008 at 10:46 AM
It's an adorable apartment. I hope it gets snatched up quick.
Congrats on the move and the new career path, Lori. I know those babies (and possibly their parents) will love having you nearby.
B says:
April 28, 2008 at 11:51 AM
Yeah! I had heard rumors of this! I am excited for you and for Holly and for your family and ...Anyway, Darin is also going to be doing alternative teaching program. I wonder if it is the same one! See you soon!
Holly says:
April 28, 2008 at 05:01 PM
And Holly is glad to have someone in the house besides the plant. Not that you're just someone!
Holly Rose says:
April 28, 2008 at 08:11 PM
Oh the stories...can't wait to compare! Happy for you Lo-G
krystal says:
April 28, 2008 at 09:48 PM
Glad to hear you will be back down here with us. I mean, it is no Washington DC, but then again...there is not a roommate there who can go through the drink around the world adventures like the one you have here!
Big Brother says:
May 03, 2008 at 12:32 AM
A good friend of mine, Stacey London, (she must be a good friend, she's in my living room 3 times a week)told me you should only wear flip-flops if you're going to the beach.
Owen would be excited to have you move back, if only he were awake.