I rather like this idea of my picking up shifts whenever I feel like it. I pretty much am working only single shifts so far. LOL. Thursday at 11:30. Friday and Saturday night at 4 (although I'm sure I'll be there at 11 as well), and Sunday at 10:15. For the past week, with the horrible exception of Saturday, I've been doing pretty well at work. Go figure, right when I am finally making some noticable money, I have to leave ::rolls eyes::. I guess that is just how it is.
So I've been back to craigslist to see the kind of stuff I will have to get once I get an apartment. This is the list so far: couch, loveseat, coffee table, end table(s), washer, dryer, space heater and possible a portable dishwasher. I didn't know they had such a thing! Most apartments don't have dishwashers (although the one I am looking at does) so having something like this would be a lifesaver! It's just enough for a few plates, a few glasses and some silverware so it's good for two people.
Of course everything I am looking at is used and cheap, but you know what, as long as it works it will do until I can afford to buy brand new stuff. I wasn't expecting to move again so I did give some stuff away and it is rude to ask for it back. I do have to replace some things so I have to be frugal about it. As long as I can see the stuff and fiddle with it a bit, I will be able to judge if it is worth spending money on. Good thing my dad and brother have a truck!
Anyway, this is my updated link list of stuff. Be sure to tell me what you think :)
Couch/Loveseat:
http://okaloosa.craigslist.org/fuo/2559026566.html---L shaped couch for $250 (but this may be too large for most apartment living rooms)
http://okaloosa.craigslist.org/fuo/2557202145.html---Red couch that converts into a sleeper sofa $75 but still needs a loveseat.
http://okaloosa.craigslist.org/fuo/2536648838.html---Both recline, which is nice, and while it is convenient for the love seat to have cup holders, it does look tacky BUT it does match! And it's red. I think I've set my mind that I want red.
http://okaloosa.craigslist.org/fuo/2503499432.html---$450 which is pricey but they are nicer. They aren't sleeper sofas and they don't recline (which isn't necessary anyway) but they do in fact match. It isn't a bad deal for a couch AND love seat.
Coffee table:
http://okaloosa.craigslist.org/fuo/2542768594.html---$80. I can always stain the wood darker, like espresso or cherry, to suit my liking. It won't look so cheap. I love this because it has a shelf underneath so I can use my coffee table books that I bought JUST for something like this.
http://okaloosa.craigslist.org/fuo/2554988641.html---$100 for the table and two end tables. It's a lot of color which would work with any room BUT I do have a carpet with a lot of color so I am pretty sure this will be out. I'm still keeping it as an option.
http://okaloosa.craigslist.org/fuo/2522385777.html---$80. This is classy. I can match it with anything but I am always wary of glass tops. They can chip, break or crack so easily. They can also be top-heavy, which means that they tip over easily, and can be heavy. If I do have a cat, I don't want this to always fall over. At least the feet are spread apart so that it seems like it would be sturdy.
Washer/Dryer:
http://okaloosa.craigslist.org/app/2507285387.html--80
http://okaloosa.craigslist.org/app/25488928
http://okaloosa.craigslist.org/app/2517092446.html---$200
Vacuum (because the one I have works but it sucks):
http://okaloosa.craigslist.org/app/2526081455.html----12
http://okaloosa.craigslist.org/app/2517769950.html----15
Deep freezer:
http://okaloosa.craigslist.org/app/2500771128.html----40
These aren't anything spectacular, like I said, but they will do until the day I can buy brand new stuff. I am rather excited about the couches and coffee tables! And of course the idea of a portable dishwasher that you put on your counter top!It's part of the reason why I am continuing to pick up shifts at work. Before it was simply to have emergency money during the move in case something arose, but now it's because I see pretty stuff that I want. LOL! I've been doing really well at work lately. Maybe it's because I have a goal in mind, maybe it's because I have a "I don't give a shit" attitude, or maybe it's because I am thinking of these couches in the back of my mind. I should be taking more time off of work to pack and look for jobs. I am still doing online applications, but I need the money to get the stuff I want/need for my apartment. Oh the concept of a portable dishwasher excites me! I'm such a strange adult ;)
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