It's official!

I can now officially say I'm moving out! :)  The estate agent called today to confirm that my credit checks and references have all come back fine, and so I can go in to pick up the keys and put down the deposit on February 1st.  Now that all doubt has well and truly been put out of my mind I can bring some boxes home from work and start packing my assorted bits and pieces.  The priority (aside from the fish tank, obviously, and essentials such as clothes etc) has to be my books, dvd's and Xbox games.  Once I've got those in then it's just a case of taking over what I can until I have a comfortable living space which isn't cluttered.

So while I'm settling into my new place my Friday Night Magic attendance will be taking a dip, and my cosplay efforts will be put on the back burner, but once I'm settled I can get back to my weekly FNM reports and my quest for the perfect Prefect :)

Pop back at the beginning of February to see some photos of my new home!

A place to call home

I always said I wanted to move out by the time I was 30.  There does seem to be a certain stigma attached to living with your parents at 30.  Granted I also wished to be married by 25, but we all know that didn't quite work out the way I'd hoped!  But the moving out by 30 thing was an important personal landmark, and unfortunately it seemed for the longes time that my 30th birthday was just about going to beat me to it.

But, as the say, what a difference a day makes.

I went to view a place this afternoon in Lichfield, and all is looking good with regards to being able to move in next month!  I was a bit hesitant as it was described as "studio style" and I've never liked the idea of a studio flat, but this was just perfect.  It didn't take long to look around, but the apartment's a perfect size, it's a great price, it's in a truly beautiful location, and it's fully furnished :)  the landlord was a fantastic guy and has said that if I want it then my early February timeframe fits in perfectly for him, so I think I've found myself a happy little nest :)

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