Friday, October 12, 2007

room to breathe

Having our own place again feels good.
 
My wife Krissy and I had to move out of our old apartment at the end of July.  We found ourselves staying at her parents' house for at least two months.  It could have been longer; I'm not sure.  Strange things can happen to your time sense when you worry that you might be seen as the houseguest who just won't go away.  But Krissy's parents are good people:  kind and generous. They knew we were in a tough spot and we had no one else to turn to.  We owe them a lot of gratitude. 
 
We finally moved into our new apartment almost two weeks ago.  This place is great!  It's large and cheerful, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms.  The second bedroom is my emergency shelter for when I have little or no immune system.  Here we followed my doctor's advice.  Our old apartment had one bedroom in the rear, which we used for storage.  The front room served as our living room/bedroom/kitchen.  It was like living in an efficiency with a very large closet.  Our new place gives us room to breathe. 
 
I took a photo of my bathroom the other night; as you can see, like our apartment, the bathroom is large.  Just before we moved in Krissy got me some dolphin shower curtains.  She knows I like dolphins because they're so intelligent, playful, and acrobatic.  I love the curtains.  They take the bathroom from cheerful to exotic.  They also match the blue and brown color theme of the apartment.
 
            
 
Michael (our Maine Coon cat) loves his new home.  It makes me happy to see him run and play for the first time in years.  He acts like a kitten even though he's nine years old.  He seems relaxed and completely at ease here, except when girls walk by the window carrying umbrellas.  This happened yesterday.  When Michael saw her he panicked, bolted to the second bedroom, and hid under the bed for half an hour.  I think the term "scaredy-cat" applies.
 
Not everyone has dolphins in the bathroom, a cat who resembles a raccoon, and a wife who stands by you through years of cancer treatment.  This apartment is already taking on our personalities, and I think it will be a good home.

26 comments:

  1. Hey John~Sounds great! Glad Michael is alive and well! I too love dolphins, but somehow butterflies won out for my shower curtain. Hope you and Krissy enjoy your weekend in your new home...Hugs, Deb ;-)

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  2. I hope you enjoy your new home for many yrs to come!

    ~make it a great day!~
             Sharon
    http://journals.aol.com/buggieboo1/ImASurvivor/

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  3. The shower curtain is beautiful!  I like dolphins as well. Two bathrooms!  That's luxury!  Love and blessings, Penny  http://journals.aol.com/firestormkids04/FromHeretoThere http://journals.aol.com/firestormkids04/TimeforaLittlePoetry

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  4. John, don't you know umbrellas are evil! So is empty shoes, shadows and invisible little people.....my cats are strange.....Tammy

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  5. I have a dolphin in my bath too, not on the curtain, but on the shelf.  I love the beach and have decorated it that way...my trip to the beach so to speak.  Glad you're enjoying all the breathing room.  I wish you both nothing but happiness and much love in your new home.  'On Ya' - ma

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  6. I love the dolphin shower curtain. Very nice.  They are gentle creatures. I'm happy to hear that Michael is feeling comfortable.  It seems cats need place to roam.  I know my cat sleeps in a different spot in my house every day. They are strange but wonderful pets.   Linda in Washington state

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  7. So glad the new place is all you hoped it would be.  It's a good sign when our furbabies take so quickly to a new place.

    Love the dolphins  :-)

    deb

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  8. love the dolphins!!!
    Becky

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  9. It really is the people who make any house a home.  With you and Krissy there together, it will be a beautiful home!!  Cool dolphins.  -  Barbara

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  10. I think it's great that you started a journal! Welcome to J-land.  Yes, I know your wife Krissy.  I'll be adding you to my alerts!
    Missie

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  11. I really like your new shower curtain. I just know that you and Krissy will make a wonderfully peaceful serene home together. Enjoy your weekend and give Krissy a hug for me.
    Pam

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  12. I think you both have already made it a good home!  I am so happy for you all!  Michael does sound very happy!

    be well,
    Dawn
    http://journals.aol.com/princesssaurora/CarpeDiem/

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  13. John, so glad you and Krissy were able to finally get into your new apartment after the mold mess, etc.  Nice having more room and the extra bedroom when you need it, let's hope though that you'll not need to use that extra room. Enjoy the new place.  That was funny about your "scaredy-cat", pets bring so much enjoyment to our lives don't they.  Have a good one, enjoy your weekend with Krissy. Arlene (AJ)

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  14. Hi, John, it is nice to read what you have to say when you are not undergoing some unbelievably complicated cancer treatment.  Good for you for starting a blog.  Love the name!  Gerry http://journals.aol.com/gehi6/daughters-of-the-shadow-men/  

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  15. hey John! glad you two are in the new place and you have started your own journal. Seems like your new place is nice for you and the kitty... congrats on all accounts!

    xxxxxxxxx Deirdre

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  16. John I am happy you and Krissy are happy... having room is a good thing.  Two new homes for you I see... the apartment and JLand... glad you decided to move in :)
    hugs
    d

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  17. It will be a happy home for you both Im sure of it.Love the dolphin shower curtain. . . .best wishes from the UK to you and Krissy.

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  18. Thats good you got back onto your feet and why is he scared of umbrella's lol. My cat is scared of dusters,.....well mainly alot of moving unfamiliar things.

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  19. Nice taste in shower curtains John, LOL.

    Krissy :)
    http://journals.aol.com/fisherkristina/SometimesIThink

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  20. and you continue to be too stubborn to die too. i am a cancer survivor also. Hodgekins Stage 3 Lymphoma. I also love dolphins. I have a blue glass dolphin windchimes hanging in my kitchen and a ceramic statue of a momma and her baby dolphin. I am so happy you and krissy are moved in and you both love your apartment. I know your going to be very happy there. ((((((hugs)))))))
    Cindy

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  21. Hi John =)!!  You have a beautiful apartment, too!  I saw it in person!  I have a half-Maine Coon, does that count?  LOL  You DO have a wonderful sister and cat, yes!!  I am enjoying your writing immensely!!  Enjoy your new apartment and say hello to Krissy and pat Michael for me!  Much love, Val xox
    http://journals.aol.com/valphish/ThereisaSeason

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  22. Your new apartment sounds very nice.  Love the dolphin shower curtain!  A couple of years ago while we were visiting Florida, we went out on a morning run and saw some dolphins swimming in a bay.  It was the coolest thing ever!!
    Hope you have a good weekend.
    Melissa  

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  23. I'm so glad you and Krissy have your own place now..and that you both love it so much...your shower curtin is beautiful...really brightens up the room....June:)

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  24. Hello John!
    Your new apartment sounds wonderful! I'm so glad you and Krissy are settleing in....
    and I love the dolphin shower curtains, lol...
    Have a blessed Sunday!
    Linda :)

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  25. My daughter loves dolphins, also.  Looks great.  What a nice place you guys found!  hope Michael gets used to the umbrellas.  Or is it the girls who spooked him???  LOL!  Jae

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  26. Hi John, I just found out you have a journal.  I loved the bedroom.  Michael seems pretty happy on your bed..hehe.  Now I get to see a picture of your bathroom.  Love the dolphins!  You are one strong person, and Krissy is a sweetheart.  Hugs to you, Chris

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