THE Very Anticipated Baby Milestone

My very anticipated 1-monthaversary for living in my first apartment is approaching.  I’m pretty excited.  I wanted to note some of my loves and hates.

1.  Love:  Being off campus!

2.  Hate: It being my fault if I stay inside all day.  Since my kitchen is here, I don’t ever need to leave besides working and going to class on the weekends.  On my days off (like this one) the only fresh air I’ve gotten since yesterday has been through my window.  I can blame only myself for that.  That's one of my goals for this year is to accept it when I'm wrong, not to excuse my error onto something/one else, and be immediate when I don't deserve the credit (giving credit where it's due).

3.   Love:  My door.  I can close it and open it when I want.  This goes for my window.  It’s easily accessible by me at all times. I like my door.

4.  Hate:  Stairs.  There’s not many, but there’s more than 3.  I am grateful for being up high though.

5.  Love:  TRAIN!!! It passes by my window at least a million times a day and I still enjoy it.

6.  Hate:  Duplicates.  I’ve found 3 nail clippers and have enough detergent to last me at least a year given that I do one load a week.  I realized this year that I like to see and to have in stock exactly what I need.  Having bulk or duplicates stresses me out because I feel the need to use it immediately even when that option is not feasible, wise, or of being a good steward.  Thank you, Jesus, for the overflow.

7.  Love:  Large closet and dresser.  I went to go visit another apartment and it had neither of these.  I am grateful for the clothes that are carefully tucked away in them and for a place to store what God has blessed me with.

Although this is an odd number, one should always end with love.

Peace and blessings,

JLP