There is something about being able to open my windows that makes me want to clean my apartment from top to bottom. Maybe it’s the smell of fresh air and budding leaves and flowers that does it. The spring air smells so good I want to bring it right into my living...
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I have been living with my roommate’s child, Parker, for 8 months now. Although I have fun and love her, it hasn’t always been easy moving in with people whom are already set up as a family. Here are some of my thoughts on what it has been like living with my roommates and...
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In the game of life you have many types of players. Some are always the center of attention, others chime in only when they need to. There is the scapegoat, the sweetheart, the antagonizer. The winner and the loser. The list goes on, but the interesting thing is that most shift-shape and adapt...
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Living in such close quarters with two young and rambunctious boys proves to be challenging at times. We want to be respectful of our neighbors, but also want our boys to be able to be children. It’s yet another one of those compromises requiring a balance in our lives- a little give...
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I personally feel like I am an understanding and patient person, but everyone has limits. I’m desperate for some guidance so please listen to my thoughts and comment! World of Warcraft is the most popular MMORPG (Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) in the world right now. However, it seems to be destroying relationships left...
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Scene: It’s 9 p.m., you are winding down for the night and thinking about what is in store for tomorrow. You remember you have a client meeting at 5 p.m. the next day, which means you won’t be home before 7 p.m. You think about what you will have time to make for dinner...
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If you are anything like me, you like to have the resources readily available to host a party at your place but you also hate having “stuff” just laying around the apartment. For one, I do not like a lot of excess “stuff” and even more importantly, I simply do not have the space...
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Once a year my longtime BFF’s parents host a gigantic poker party. It’s a REALLY big deal. People go to great lengths to get on the list of invitees and must hold a certain standard to remain there. DON’T get too drunk and obnoxious, DON’T cancel without a replacement, and DON’T...
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“Won’t you be my neighbor?” was the theme song and signature question Mr. Rogers asked his viewers every morning. Although he had some colorful characters on his show, they are nothing compared the neighbors who live below me. Here is some of the background information: We share a stairway outside. This means in order to get...
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Apartment dwellers have an unique opportunity for compost. Since most of us do not have traditional yards, we can use the compost soil for house plants or balcony gardens. You can store compost inside in specially-made bins as seen, or in cheaper homemade bins (as seen below). Those working in the horticultural industry have developed...
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