I had to find my place because living with 3 roommates was driving me up the walls.
- When I moved to the city to start a new job 5 years ago, I knew no one.
So, when the chance to live with 3 other city dwellers came along, I jumped at it. The girls are great, and we have seen each other through alot. Plus, they helped me navigate the big city and meet new people. But, like life, change is necessary, and it comes with growth. I knew after 5 years it was time to move on, and all the butting heads we did was a sign. It took about a month to find an affordable and good apartment to move into. However, my biggest compromise with this space was the air conditioning. There just never seemed to be enough cool air coming from the vents. Several times, I spoke to the building manager about hiring an HVAC technician to inspect the air conditioning. But, he kept saying the landlord would take care of it. Finally, I was sitting sweating in the apartment one hot summer and chose to do something different. Mom had told me about window AC units and ductless mini-splits. I went online to learn a bit more and liked ductless mini-split ACs since I could hire someone to do HVAC zoning for me. When the ductless mini-split AC was set up, my entire apartment felt amazing, and I was finally enjoying it. Plus, I added some plants, which the HVAC technician told me were good for excellent air quality.