It was kind of crazy how it all happened--but after looking at 12 different places, we finally made a decision! I might add that it was a quick-spur-of-the-moment decision--but since we'd already done so much searching/comparing, it wasn't as scary as it may sound.
We singed for an apartment in Bluffdale! (what? who would have thought?) It's right off the IKEA exit, and only 2 or so minutes down Bangerter Highway. I never thought I'd live off Bangerter Highway. Growing up, anything west of I-15 was no man's land, and it always creeped me out. So, not only am I living west of the freeway, but we're also in the Prison City! Party with the convicts! (I don't know why I capitalized Prison City..just makes it look cooler? terrifying? oh great.)
It all started a few weeks ago when my mom, Mike and I went driving around to apartments on Sunday using the Apartment Guide (found in our local grocery store. yay). My mom came across the ad for "The Bluffs" (oh, that's the name of the apartments by the way)...but we never stopped by!
Then, yesterday, I was headed up to tutor and it turns out my student wasn't there. Having some extra time, I decided to call the people doing our invitations to see when they'd be finished. She told me they needed to get more paper for our numbers, but asked if I'd like to stop by and see one last proof before they were started. Sure! They happen to live up the street from The Bluffs, and so after I was finished there, I thought "I should just stop by and see them, just for the heck of it". (Mind you I got SO sick last weekend from stressing myself out about finding a place, it was sort of crazy that I'd put myself through it after finally recovering)
So, while I was waiting at the light to cross over Bangerter Highway, I called the apartments and they said they could show me around! Before I knew it, I was looking in the 2 bed/1 bath apartment that I thought would be perfect for me and Mike! We had come up with a list of things we wanted/felt were important, and others that didn't matter so much! One of the debates we'd have was looking for a place in Utah County or Salt Lake--and trying to find the middle ground for his work in AF and school at the U for me.
The location is about 15 minutes from TRAX, and about 20 minutes for him to work! Not too bad! We were able to sign a year lease--which should work out great. It's not too far from my mom's, but far enough away to start a new adventure.
Here are some pictures of The Bluffs. Pretty cool, huh?
One big item off the list! I think I woke up decorating the place in my head. So fun.
No comments:
Post a Comment