Studio apartment living

[kelel01 1]

So, I'm faced with a decision. I would really like to live on my own, at least for a little while. Has anyone ever lived in a studio apartment? Anything you didn't think about before moving in that ended up really bothering you? Like is it really weird not to have a separate bedroom/living space?

It's just me - no roommates, kids, SO's or anything.

The studio is only $10 less per month than the regular one bedroom, but gas is included in the rent (whereas it's not with the 1 BR). And we all know how high gas bills can be nowadays.

[skydemon2 0]

Its not that bad depending on the layout you can put up a divider to give it some seperation if needed.

Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone!

I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!!

[PRSKY71 0]

I did live in a studio while living in Michigan some years ago. It was so cute that I was mostly ok with it but I did tend to get restless and having dinner parties proved somewhat interesting what with the bed right there. In other words, it will force you to tidy up -- if you don't already. Is the gas price worth the difference of $10/month. IMHO I would go for the 1 bedroom but only of the money makes sense.

Either way, how exciting for you!!!! You'll love it either way!! Good luck to ya!!!

Character cannot be made except by a steady, long continued process. -- Phillips Brooks

[SkydiveStMarys 0]

I lived in one...it sucked....though it didn't have a "view" and my neighbors were nosie. Oooh and if you walked out of the bathroom you were out the front door as well....heheheheheheAaaah the good old days.....



Bobbi

A miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude.

[jlmiracle 7]

I lived in one up in Minnesota and it was great. My kitchen was seperate and tiny but I didn't need that much room and they also had a very small room off the "main room" next to the bathroom. You could have probably put a twin bed in that area but nothing else. I used it to keep my dressers and stuff like that.

I say give it a try. You don't have to live there forever.

Judy

Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

[skydemon2 0]

no SO's what about US? I thought we were a steady thing, if you need a place to stay your always welcome in my place(bed)!!

Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone!

I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!!

[Buried 0]

depending on the layout and size you coudl probably just get a screen to divide the bed from the 'living room' area.

i'd probably just say that make sure the oven vent is good or everything can smell like food (maybe)

Where is my fizzy-lifting drink?

[kelel01 1]

Well, it's pretty small. I wouldn't really WANT to split up the space.

And skydemon . . . hmmmm . . .

[Icon134 0]

Yes I have (twice in fact)... the first one had a fold up bed in the 1 room and everything... (It was my first co-op quarter and wasn't too bad...) I never had anyone over though...

the second time wasn't as pretty... I lived in a basement turned studio apartment and although the rent was cheap (280 a month in Pittsburgh, PA) it wasn't the most ideal living conditions.

one of these days I'm gonna just sell everything and move into a trailer... I'll tell you what though the hardest thing to leave behind will be my books... (I may have to just put them in storage... ) for when I decide to make my return to the real world...

Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife...

[turtlespeed 221]

Kel -

What's with the sig line?

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[yardhippie 0]

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Kel -

What's with the sig line?

its kinda one of those....
had to have been there moments!

Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD
"What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me
"Anything you want." ~ female skydiver
Mohoso Rodriguez #865

[Icon134 0]

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Kel -

What's with the sig line?

never mind it seems to have been answered above...

the post seemed kind of desperate anyhow...

Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife...

[skydemon2 0]

Yesssss.........???

Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone!

I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!!

[Darius11 12]

I think that’s a great idea.
Depending on your neighbors, If there cool and not noisy it is so worth it to have your own place with no one else in it.
Just don’t take shit you don’t use, and set it up the way you want it. I have a feeling you will love it.

Buy a flat panel TV it will cost more but will take no space. There is a lot of stuff you can do to save space and make it look nice and open so you don’t feel crowded by your stuff.

I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain

[turtlespeed 221]

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Kel -

What's with the sig line?

its kinda one of those....
had to have been there moments!

Do you realise how many kittens there will be in the world if she leaves that up there any longer?

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[yardhippie 0]

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Kel -

What's with the sig line?

its kinda one of those....
had to have been there moments!

Do you realise how many kittens there will be in the world if she leaves that up there any longer?

nope, but I imagine it could become the new white meat.

anyways who listens to Kel?

Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD
"What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me
"Anything you want." ~ female skydiver
Mohoso Rodriguez #865

[turtlespeed 221]

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Kel -

What's with the sig line?

its kinda one of those....
had to have been there moments!

Do you realise how many kittens there will be in the world if she leaves that up there any longer?

nope, but I imagine it could become the new white meat.

anyways who listens to Kel?

I do.

She tells me what to do. Just like the little voices in my head used to.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[Shotgun 1]

I lived in a studio for a year or so (me and two cats ). It was ok. My place was always a mess, but that's pretty much the case with anywhere that I've lived. It was sort of weird because when people would come over, we'd all end up sitting on my bed. But it was in an apartment complex where we all knew each other, so it was almost like a college dorm or something.

Anyhow, I didn't think it was much different than living in a one-bedroom.

[yardhippie 0]

Do you realise how many kittens there will be in the world if she leaves that up there any longer?

[turtlespeed 221]

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Do you realise how many kittens there will be in the world if she leaves that up there any longer?

nope, but I imagine it could become the new white meat.

anyways who listens to Kel?

[kelel01 1]

It's from South Park. It's a pretty non-PC reference.

Anywho, I appreciate all the input from everyone. I'm kind of leaning toward the studio, mainly because it will save me about $100 a month . . . and $100 is $100. I don't need 2 rooms anyway. Just a comfy bed, a TV, and some ALONE TIME.

But remember my sig line.

[skydemon2 0]

Im always here for you and your alone time.....

Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone!

I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!!

[kelel01 1]

I'm sorry, but I don't screw people who weigh approximately 0-4 pounds. I think only spirits (or demons, as it were) fall into that category. (Sorry, I was reading your profile).

[skydemon2 0]

yeah but its 4lbs of cock......atleast everyone always calls me dick (Its ok to read my profile as long as we are dating I have nothing to hide in my profile.)

Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone!

I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!!

[chaoskitty 0]

You'll like it at first. And then you'll hate it. I say this for two reasons.
1. I've lived in small apartments.
2. I know you.