I forgot that I had made
a list of all the things I wanted to accomplish once I had moved into my own place. That was eight months ago, and fortunately I have completed a few things, some things have changed or evolved slightly, and as always I have a bunch of other new ideas I'd like to realize. So, I figured it would be a good idea to re-evaluate this. Recognize what I've achieved, note what still needs to be done, and update it with my new goals.
1.) Recycle on a regular basis.
DONE!My neighborhood does separate trash & recycling pick up, so easy!.
2.) Donate whenever appropriate.
DONE!This is obviously an on-going thing, but it's happening. I make a trip to Goodwill about once a month to donate the things that aren't of much use to me anymore. Which reminds me, I have 4 bags that need a ride to Goodwill... should do that soonish.
3.) Find out what's good and local.
DONE!Another on-going goal, but this one is going strong too!
4.) Get/make an earthquake kit.I know. I should have this already. I KNOW!
But I don't have one dedicated kit, so it's going on the list.
Things that should be included/stored in the same location:
√ Storage Backpack
√ "Important Documents" Portfolio
Kinetic/Forever Flashlight
Hand-crank Radio (Eton)
Small First Aid Kit
Red Cross First Aid Manual (basic & advanced)
√ Small Sewing Kit
Water purification tablets
Spare Batteries
Personal Hygenie Items
√ Spare eyeglasses (the old ones)
√ Small stuffed animal (it's a disaster, why not?)
√ Blanket
√ Raincoat
√ Spare Leatherman
Local Map
Spare clothes
Spare sneakers
Bottled water
Matches
5.) Finish the Kitchen Nook (part dining, part sewing, part storage)This was originally "establish a creative space." I thought it would be easy, but I didn't factor in the fact that my new apartment in T-I-N-Y. Right now it's just "the place where things go to die." Lots of stuff that I need to do something with. My goal is to get it all finished in June.
6.) Get renter's insurance!
DONE!I got renter's insurance before I moved, so I based it off of living with a roommate in a space that was about 4x as large. So needless to say once I moved my policy was just a tad bit overkill. And I only just now (literally... like, seconds ago) updated it. But hey, better late than never! And now that the premium dropped, it's like I get 3 months of free renter's insurance. :)
7.) Acquire more "soft things."I think I've done well in this capacity, but I still am lacking in the throw pillow department. I just need 3.
8.) DON'T paint. Or only paint a light, neutral color.
DONE!My apartment is amazing, the walls are a light, neutral (NON-BEIGE!) color and I've finally finished hanging all of my art.
9.) Buy an LCD TV (dual-purpose) and quality receiver & speakers.Still working on this. I need so more of that uh... what's it called... oh yeah, MONEY. :)
10.) Buy Apartment Therapy Presents: Real Homes, Real People, Hundreds of Design Solutions
DONE!This was a gift to myself when I signed the lease on my apartment. A reward for being so patient. :)
11.) Start a small indoor herb garden.This is sort of in progress. I knew I would be out of town for a while in both April & May so I'm waiting til June, but I did get a hydrangea plant and a little succulent to start.
12.) Buy a freakin' bed already!Yeah. I'm terrible. I can't find anything I like and am willing to drop a significant chunk of change on. I'm still looking... something will turn up, I hope.
