Apartment Hunting

Last apt. hunting post I said that the bf was getting back on July 1st. Well that's now changed to July 20th unfortunately. So it's up to me to find us a place. It's a daunting task. It's one thing looking for myself, but it's another making a decision for someone else. Especially what that someone else's opinion matters a lot to you.

Fortunately, we've been able to discuss what we want together over the phone. We've decided on the North Park/University Heights area. We have quite a few friends who live out there, so it should be a fun place to be.

Yesterday I went there to investigate some of the housing ads from Craigslist. We like the idea of a house, so I went to visit a cottage. It was cute, but it was really small. Even though it was a 2-bedroom, it still felt like we'd be on top of each other (and not in the good way). So, I don't think we'll take that. I then visited an apartment that was really spacious with huge walk in closets in each bedroom. However, it was downstairs, no laundry, and the neighbors were LOUD! I heard their tv, and them running around upstairs. No thanks!

I drove by some other places, so I have a few on the list to call. I'm debating going through one of those agencies. I'm not sure if they could do better than myself? I have no real reason to trust them. My current thought is that if I try for a few weeks on my own and don't find something, I'll turn to them.

Weight Watchers... Round 2!

Four years ago I did weight watchers with success. I lost about 20 lbs and was feeling pretty good about myself. Then I gained the weight back and then some. Then I did another diet-tracking system (self.com) and lost enough weight to barely fit into a bridesmaid gown I had ordered the year before. Once that was over I put the weight back on and then some. I'm currently 50 (!!!) pounds heavier than I was when I was post-weight watchers in 2004! What's worse is that every time I go on the scale my weight goes up. It's rising like gas prices!!

I had thought that after I graduated I would get on top of this. Basically I used graduate school as an excuse. After that I used the starting of a new job as an excuse. I've also used, not being in a routine because Brian isn't back, as an excuse as well. I need to stop making excuses.

So I signed up for Weight Watchers last night. I have a daily allowance of Points. Points are calculated from calories, fat grams, and fiber that a particular food item has. I ate what I would normally eat for breakfast and found that it cut into 1/3 of my daily allowance. Yikes.

The more you exercise, the more you're allowed to eat. That's a great motivator to get into the gym! Now I just need to find the time................

Hopefully I don't become 'Points' obsessed.

Wish me luck!