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The New Home: Before & After Renos

I’m back in Vancouver after my nearly six months away, have moved into my new place, and finally got the internet up and running. These are all good signs that I will be returning to blogging!

First, here’s a little glimpse at what’s been keeping me busy for the past 10 days: Home renos and Moving.

 

Living Room: It's still missing the new couch

Living Room: It’s still missing the new couch

 

Dining area and Kitchen: Complete with tile backsplash

Dining area and Kitchen: Complete with tile backsplash

 

Bedroom: I have missed my bed so much.

Bedroom: I have missed my bed so much.

 

The bathroom: Sophisticated with a touch of Silly

The bathroom: Sophisticated with a touch of Silly

 

I am so pleased with how it looks now!

The First Step to Being a Grown Up

I remember reading books as a pre-teen where the protagonists were in their early 20′s and did things like own houses, get married,  have real jobs, and have kids. And I remember thinking how far away that seemed. And now here I am at 26 with a real job that never quite feels like a real job,  but I’m finally about to check off the first thing on my being a grown up check list: I’ve bought a condo!

With the very generous help of my parents, I have purchased a one bedroom condo in Vancouver. It’s just blocks away from my old apartment and has everything I wanted (except a balcony, so if anyone wants me old little BBQ, let me know).  Most excitingly it has a kitchen three times the size of my old one, a dishwasher, and in suite laundry!

I signed the final paperwork this afternoon and take possession when I get home from tour at the end of April. It’s all very exciting.

The condo, looking from the living room towards the kitchen

The condo, looking from the living room towards the kitchen

Signing all the paperwork to make it official

Signing all the paperwork to make it official