Just got back from looking at the studio. As it turns out, it's in a building that I've adored for a couple of years now - every time I'd walk by I would just fantasize about living there. Too, too cute (13th and E. Mercer). There's much potential for the spot. Closet's a little small, but the kitchen is huge. If I do get a treadmill (and do get the apartment), I might be totally tacky and put it in the kitchen, where the table should go. ;)

I filled out an application, because why not? I don't know if I'll get in, because the woman's apparently going primarily on who has the best credit history, and while I don't have bad history, I just don't have that much history due to an aversion to using plastic instead of real money.

We'll see. Actual costs would be up close to the $800 mark (with cable, phone, internet). I'm not worried about the heat bill, as I don't anticipate using heat much, if at all. Parking would still be an issue. Now I suppose I should give S. a head's up and tell him not to worry, that I'm just entertaining the idea.

Also, I'm on day two of a really nagging, horrid headache. I think having my head chopped off right now would hurt less.

I've arranged to see an apartment this afternoon, even though it's out of my price range (or at least out of the range I choose to spend). It looks lovely, but $795 + utilities is kind of steep for a studio, unless it's GInormous. The same place has one for $550, but it's the sort that has dorm-style bathroom sharing and...well, I fought for bathroom time my whole childhood and adolescence and don't ever want to do that again. Plus, it really grosses me out to think of other people using my shower. MINNNNNNNE, I tell you.

I've also arranged to see a different apartment on Sunday, and it's both closer and cheaper than the first. We shall see. The landlord seemed kind of dingy, and dingy people don't always make the best landlords. Of course, there are also advantages to having a dingy landlord. I swear I had one once who never ever cashed my last month's rent check.

Heard someone blaring "Starlight" by Muse this morning and it made me smile.