New Digs Coming Up

Timing is everything. I called my sister on Monday and happened to mention that I had spoken with the manager of the apartment complex I was interested in - one that was close enough to Finney to provide busing. They took my name and said they would add me to the list. When something came open or they had a unit to show me, they would call me. (They are at 100% occupancy - that speaks well of the place! Chili Commons has *never* been at 100%). Jael urged me to just go back. Sometimes those lists don't get much attention paid to them.

So I went. And as we chatted about getting to see a unit, the manager stated that end of June was still too far distant for her to have gotten responses from anyone about moving out, so she wouldn't be able to tell me whether they would have a unit or not. Then she paused, thought a bit, and said, "I take that back. Someone just called me not ten minutes ago and told me she would be leaving the end of June. If you want, you can apply for that one right now."

So I took a look at their one empty unit (its a well kept version of the one I'm in, with more light and a brand new kitchen), filled out all the paperwork, and left. By the end of the day, I had been approved and told my lease would be ready next week and I could come and sign. Wow! I have driven into that complex on a number of occasions at different times and during different circumstances. It has always been quiet and clean. Now it seems that the office staff (who have all been there awhile) are also on their toes. Sure hope that proves to be the case.

The unit we are getting is at the end of the complex near Lyell Avenue. There are no other buildings nearby, and LOTS of yard/green space before the little treed area with a small stream begins. There are private houses buffering the traffic noise. Here and there there are a few picnic tables, and the parking spaces are assigned (yeah). Even Drew said he liked it.

It will be nice to be able to take a week to make the move, long after my June studies at Concordia, in between seminary classes and papers, and with Kiel's help. No rush. No flurry. Once again I get to downsize, reorganize, and make things work efficiently. Timing is good.