When I finally get my own place
It will do its best to please me
When I finally get my own place
It will have windows I will need
A garden I will weed
Fish I will feed
–Aqualung

I can't believe it, but this afternoon I submitted an application for my first, real, grown-up apartment. I'm still waiting to sign the lease, but I've paid my deposit and I'm already starting to decorate it in my mind. It's a one bedroom, about 700 square feet, located in a really nice neighborhood in South Denver. I toured one of their models today and instantly fell in love with it. Here are some pictures of the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and floorplan. (Sorry about the blurriness--I didn't realize my camera was on the wrong setting!)



These are pictures of the furnished model apartment I looked at, so I will have to get my own furniture. I'm not really sure what kind of style I want to go for. My decorating will be mostly guided by my tight budget, especially in the beginning, so I will be trying to get decent furniture for the lowest price possible. I hope I will be able to find some interesting pieces at garage sales or flea markets, but we'll see.

I am very excited to be moving into this apartment. It is really everything I ever wanted in my first apartment, and at a price I can afford! Some features that I didn't post pictures of include: a nice-sized balcony, an oval tub, a giant walk-in closet, crown molding, and a built-in computer desk. Although the rent is a little more than I intially wanted to spend, I think the price is worth the safe neighborhood, close proximity to my office, buildings that are only 5 years old, and great complex amenities, like a lap pool, home theater, billiard room, office center, and exercise room.

I'm really looking forward to blogging about how I attempt to fill up this apartment on a pretty meager budget. I'm not moving in until early June, so I have lots of time to brainstorm ideas, scout for bargains, and daydream about my new life in my fabulous apartment. I can't wait to get started!