New Apartment, New Roomie

It's a little early to be announcing my move seeing how it's not happening until Labor Day weekend, but I officially signed the lease last week. I have enjoyed my Logan Square residency and have no issues with my wonderful roomie, Christina. My big reason for swapping homes yet again...Chris and I have decided to move in together!

Most of you who even read this blog know this big news, but just spreading the word officially via blog. And before I have any conservatives posting comments on premarital cohabitation, let me explain. Ahem. Chris and I have discussed this decision for a length of time now and don't take this matter lightly. We are committed and have been thoughtful about taking this step forward in our relationship. And don't try to throw that "you're more likely to get divorced" psychobabble at me. As a psychology major, I've examined the flaws of those case studies and understand the reasoning for those conclusions. If you want to discuss this more or argue my point, then please feel free to contact Dr. Omri Gillath, a leading psychologist in today's intimate relationships research and publications. (Just Google him) Anywho, I had to explain that little tidbit for all you naysayers.

Now back to the fun details for all you just dying to know more. =)

The apartment is in the Old Town neighborhood of Chicago, more specifically in the Old Town Triangle Historic District. There are tours specifically for this neighborhood since the history is so rich. In the 1850s, German-Catholic immigrants settled there. The infamous Second City has called Old Town home since its Chicago opening in 1959. The neighborhood also became the center of hippie culture in the 1960s. And by September it will be Chris and I's neighborhood. I'll go more in depth with my history lesson once I've submerged myself in Old Town.

We leased a walk-up brownstone style apartment on the second floor. Lincoln Park is two blocks away, which means the lake is walking distance. I could also walk to work when the weather is nice. (Please understand that I love walking more than the average person - four. hour. walks. enjoyable.) I'm SO excited to be in such a great location. As for the apartment, Chris and I have a lot of furniture/accessories to purchase. This isn't so much because the place is too big. It's more or less the $60 Salvation Army couch from college that screams at me to grow up and invest in a nicer sofa. I'm excited to make this apartment a home by decorating and getting new "grown-up" belongings. Of course I'll keep you updated on how it all comes together.

Not to overshadow the most important aspect by all the decorating/shopping talk, I do realize what the most exciting factor is. Brace yourself, here comes the cheese...I could not be more happy to take this next step with Chris. I have really enjoyed being Christina's roommate, but I'm going to love having Chris as a roommie. Obviously, he is more than a roommie, but you get my point. I think having two bathrooms will help with any disgusting boy habits (boy bathrooms are just gross - no need for details.) And who am I kidding, all bad habits can change. (Hence, when you come to visit us, you will have the choice of two clean bathrooms.) =)

Well, that's my exciting news. Any advice for the young couple...comment below.