Tag Archives: apartment

2011: One of the Best Years Ever

Posted on January 2, 2012 by juliemcg

I must say, I’m not thrilled about saying good-bye to 2011. While it did have its stressful moments, the good parts far outweighed the bad. It really was one of the best years ever. Two thousand eleven was the first time … Continue reading →

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Thankful is an understatement

Posted on November 26, 2011 by juliemcg

Have you ever gotten so busy and wrapped up in something, that for weeks or months you forget to stop and be grateful? Not that you don’t remember you have blessings in your life. And not that you take things … Continue reading →

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Three days still isn’t enough

Posted on February 23, 2011 by juliemcg

One of the many perks of working for a non-profit is that we get a few more holidays than some for-profit companies do. This weekend, for example, we got President’s Day off. I was looking forward to a productive, relaxing … Continue reading →

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New Apartment Pictures!

Posted on January 24, 2011 by juliemcg

I’ve been having some difficulties getting my camera to communicate with my Mac, which is why I have been absent for so long! I really wanted to post some photos of the new place. First, I want to say that … Continue reading →

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I’m moving!

Posted on December 9, 2010 by juliemcg

Last Friday, I arrived at the leasing office, application and pay stubs in hand, ready to take an important step towards independence. I was prepared to try and move right after Christmas (December 28) and to pay deposits immediately after emptying my … Continue reading →

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There’s no place like home

Posted on December 4, 2010 by juliemcg

For the past few weeks I’ve been looking for an apartment. Because, you know, I’m a grown up. I need a life and space of my own. Really, I haven’t looked at that many apartments. Because I fell in love … Continue reading →

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What’s Waterloo?

Posted on May 8, 2010 by juliemcg

This week, like many, has flown by. However, this week, unlike many, was filled with some mind-boggling and at times entertaining Spanishness. Last Friday, one of my American co-workers and I were invited to have dinner at one of our … Continue reading →

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Small update and overdue photos

Posted on November 18, 2009 by juliemcg

You know what’s funny? I get really annoyed when I go to my Google Reader and there are no updates. I’ve gotten addicted to blog reading and Dear Prudence (what? I don’t have access to that much TV) and when … Continue reading →

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Homelessness and me

Posted on October 6, 2009 by juliemcg

So, amazingly, tomorrow night will mark one week of being without a home. It’s going great so far. I would be completely lost without the kindness and generosity of my friends. Before I moved out of my other place, I … Continue reading →

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Life of a nomad

Posted on August 5, 2009 by juliemcg

Tomorrow is my second to last day of the routine I’ve had for a little over a year. It’s weird how nostalgic I’ve become. I used to be the person who never cried at good-byes, and now I cry at … Continue reading →

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