The time has come. Mr. Disney and I are merging households! Before we started looking in earnest, we made a list of things we’d like to have:
- small building
- parking space
- top floor with lots of light
- gas stove
- washer/dryer in unit
- near the lake
- close to public transportation
- outdoor space
We looked at a few places in the neighborhood, a few places in new neighborhoods, and a couple of options online we could only dream about renting. When we saw the condo on Buena, it was good. Mr. Disney was aloof, but I walked around oohing and aaahing at the pocket doors, the old-fashioned crystal doorknobs, the decent sized kitchen and big bedrooms…. I think it was the sun room and walk-in pantry that really got me. The deck, Viking stove, and ceiling fans were a bonus! I walked around and mentally checked things off my list: 3rd floor, across the street from the lake path, washer/dryer, 3 BR/2 Ba, parking, dog-friendly. Check! We waited a few days, asked a few questions, and put in our application to rent the place. On Friday, Mr. Disney got the call. We’re in!!
We’ve got plenty of time to pack up both households and move to our new home before April 1. We will have plenty of room for visitors, so plan your trip to Chicago and know there’s a great place to stay on Buena.
February 19, 2011 at 8:42 pm
oh we’re movin’ on up (movin’ on up), to the top (to the top), to a deluxe apartment in the sky!
February 20, 2011 at 11:27 am
It looks like you got just what you wanted. I can hardly wait to see it in person. Congrats to all three of you on finding a good place to live together while you continue your adventure.
btw, Is Chicago the only place that require walking up one floor to get to the first floor?
February 21, 2011 at 1:39 pm
Congratulations on finding such a great place. We’ll make it a priority for a summer visit. Remember, the road runs north, too.
February 22, 2011 at 4:02 pm
Hello? Is this reservations? Yes, I’d like to reserve the Deluxe Fantasyland Suite for the next Chicago Poetry Festival… (but will it be the same without smiles?!) … Your winter getaway in Florida awaits your theme park weekend reservation…
Happy for you guys and SSSSSSSSSsssssookeh!
February 28, 2011 at 12:28 pm
fan-freakin’-tastic!!! cannot wait to see it filled with your homey things, and I can practiacally smell the cooking and hear the laughter already. congrats!!! <3
March 1, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Wonderful to see your life unfolding so beautifully, my friend! GREAT place! so covet those built-in’s! xoxo