Today was hot, walking down the hill sweating and all dressed head to toe in modest clothing was not the easiest thing. It was humid, the clothes just stuck to me. Disgusting. By the time I got home I was dripping sweat. It's not as if those gigantic trees that surround my neighbourhood and gaze at me from above and up ahead provide me any means of shade or coolness. 45 minutes from work to home, home to work, every day. Summer is the most difficult time of year for a walker.
I could take a bus but it would have to stop until it reaches the other side of town- the opposite side that work isn't- and I'd have to wake up early anyway. Taxi is easily 10-12$ which isn't worth it. Walking is the best bet.
Truly, I don't mind. If it keeps my glutes nice and toned. Joking.
But seriously, it wouldn't have been so tiring if I hadn't been up all night decorating.
Last night Robert, my adorable younger brother, came over to help me put together my new furniture.
Last night marks the day (night!) when my apartment was completely finished. Bathroom, bedroom, living room, and kitchen. In all of it's 'spaciousness'. Being so pressed for space, I was nervous when my awesome (and way too generous) parents got me all of this furniture for my birthday.
Needless to say, it's beautiful. Everything fit nicely. I couldn't sleep at all last night, I was anticipating waking up and seeing the living room in all of it's beauty- in the morning sunlight, I even left the blinds open while I slept so I could get the full effect. Oh it was like Christmas as a kid. You know you're getting old when...?
So, the black couches and black brown furniture compliment the brown walls and earth accents. The rest of the house is sage and light green, the kitchen is white, the bathroom is fresh, everything ties together well while remaining individual. I enjoy having diversity, and I know it's against the 'rules' of interior decorating to make every room different but I couldn't help myself. The colours match, though. The styles are what differ.
The bedroom is classic, and everything in it is heavy dark wood. With the green walls it's like stepping into a mystical forest- the dim light streaming through the curtains like light might stream through heavy foliage, the dark heavy wood like trunks of trees while wrought iron winds into it like vines with delicate leaves. I love it.
The Bathroom is fresh, very subtle green in a very white paint makes for a fresh look in such a tiny room. Mixed with orange roses and coral- it's very clean looking. I hate a dingy bathroom.
The kitchen is kind of country/folk with light green walls and cute white cabinets. I stencilled white roses on things (everything, maybe?) and it has accents of delicate flower colours- pale pinks and yellow, green, and baby blue.
The Living room, is modern and clean looking yet cluttered in a way. I like clutter, and small places. I must get that from my mother! It's earthy too, which was hard to encompass. The colours make the best of it. Merrill, my sweet baby kitty, hasn't destroyed anything as of yet... except for the carpet. Carpet I don't mind, but the furniture is new!
We actually are in a mutual agreement now, though. Treats before I leave for work and she'll sit lazily under the coffee table until I return home. Much of her energy is expelled when I get home (pent up, she has to let out before bedtime or we're both doomed), that obedient little thing, and it's for the best. The more I can keep my eye on her...
Either way I'm so happy, I love where I live, I love my home. I miss my family but, this place is feeling more and more comfortable. I thought the time would never come!
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