I’m not going to be homeless

The apartment struggle can be real yo. 

Especially when you have a dog, don’t want a long term lease, and currently have the deal of the century in terms of price (and location) and would prefer to keep it that way. 

After 30+ Craigslist inquires (and only about 10 responses), stalking sublet.com, rent.com etc. I looked at 4 places last week/over the weekend. Of course none of them were perfect, but in an effort to have peace of mind and not gamble a great option for a “perfect” option. I put a deposit down. 

So as of 8/28 it will be goodbye Alexandria, hello Baileys Crossroads/Falls Church. 

I will be SUPER close to the W&OD trail which I’m most excited about. I’m also very close to REI, Trader Joes, Dunkin Donuts, TJMaxx/Marshalls/Home Goods. So really that’s all that matters in life. 

It’s a townhouse with housemates, but my room is HUGE (enough for a bedroom and a sitting room). Gorgeous private bath, 2 closets (1 is a walk in), and hardwood floors. And the best part is that it’s a month to month lease – which gives me peace of mind for WHEN a California job works out and/or IF I get engaged in the next few months…