Moving On

I interrupt the regularly scheduled Ten on Tuesday post to talk about an exciting development in my life!

I've alluded to my pending a move a couple of times, but now that the applications have been processed and the leases have been signed - I feel safe formally sharing my news!  I will be moving on July 1st!!

It all came together so effortlessly; it's kind of amazing to me.  2 weeks ago, I was in my condo's office picking up a package.  I casually mentioned that I would be renting out my condo at some point and the office manager told me that she had a great tenant who had lived in the development previously and was looking for a 1 bedroom unit to rent.  This woman is quite possibly the most finnicky person I have ever met so if she was endorsing someone, I figured he was a viable tenant. 

had originally planned on using a rental management company, mostly becuase I didn't want to deal with the hassle of finding a tenant.  But with this glowing recommendation, I thought - maybe I CAN do this myself. 

So I switched geers and started talking to friends who are landlords.  They were able to walk me through the rental application/lease process and provide me with copies of the documents I'd need.  Phew.  It's nice to have friends that know what the heck they are doing and could answer my long list of questions...

So in the span of the week, I met the potential tenant (who loved my place - which shocks me), searched for condos downtown, and found the new place I will call home. 

This is where I'll be moving on July 1st!

To give you some perspective, compare where I will live with where I currently live!

 

This is going to be SUCH a positive change for me.  I will be 3/4 of a mile from work so will be able to walk to work every day (I am about 4 blocks from the skyway so I will still be able to walk to work in the winter).    I'm close to great running trails.  I'll be 3/4 of a mile from my favorite grocery store.  This means I can take more of a European approach and can shop more frequently and buy less - and can walk instead of drive when it's nice out.  I'm also blocks away from the awesome Farmer's Market that I took Kyla, Mandy, and Nora to when they visited last year.  Actually, here is a picture I took last year when they were visiting - this is the surrounding area of where I'll live!!

 

Also?  The building I am moving into rocks.  It has a great outdoor patio area with a pool, barbeque grills, and an outdoor fireplace!  So I will finally be able to grill food (grills are banned by my HOA).  And it's a young community so this might be a good way for me to meet some new people. 

I am super excited - and thrilled about how easily it has all come together.  I think it's a sign that it was meant to me.  I feel like I have a spring in my step again and am actually excited about living in Minneapolis!

I have a lot to do between now and July 1st.  I know it will be a bit stressful at times, but knowing it's going to be such a positive change will keep me from letting the stress get to me too much.

And really, packing > studying in my book!!