I hate switching apartments and try to avoid moving if possible.
Two years ago, I got a promotion at work. I started making quite a bit more money and decided I wanted a better apartment. Unfortunately, my lease was up in early January. I ended up moving during a blizzard. With the heat shut off in my apartment and an outside temperature of negative twelve, I packed up all of my stuff and loaded it into a moving van. I drove that huge van over icy roads and through white-out conditions to the new apartment building. I was very thankful for the freight elevator because I made countless trips between the parking lot and my apartment on the tenth floor. Moving and setting up my possessions was a time-consuming and exhausting experience, but I’m very happy with the improvement in accommodations. Rather than renting a small apartment in an older house, I’m now in an apartment building. The building includes some really convenient amenities, such as a fitness center, game room and very large outdoor swimming pool. In my apartment I have access to a washer and dryer, smart thermostat and balcony. My kitchen is decked out with granite countertops, recessed lighting and stainless steel appliances. The apartment also includes two bathrooms and fantastic water pressure in the showers. My lease is coming up in a couple of months and there will be a significant increase in the cost of my rent. I have researched other apartment buildings but am reluctant to move. I would pay just about anything to avoid the packing up, hauling and setting up process again.