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I skipped baking them in November, October and September. Instead, I baked cookies, cheesecakes, and magic bars. I won’t be mad at myself because they weren’t cupcakes, but they came out amazing all the same. It’s baking that I truly love. Should I continue with the goal? Sure, but I’m allowing substitutes that still satisfy my need to bake.

Okay…that’s off my chest.

I live in a two-bedroom apartment with a roommate, but I feel it’s time that I live on my own for the first time in 28 years. My current lease is up March 31st of this year which means I have little time to prepare for the search and succeed.

My credit is absolutely horrid, but it has been steadily rising up in the last year. My first task is to make sure my credit report is clean and accurate.

My second task is to try and get the most amenities for under $750 a month. I’m looking for a one-bedroom with: living/dining combo
full kitchen with dishwasher
as many utilities included in the rent as I can get
close to the el
laundry on site
a bike room or storage locker
a decent view
bright and sunny (which means no garden apartments)
and did I mention under $750?

That’s a long list of demands, but not only do I feel I deserve it, but also I feel it’s probable. The apartment agency that found my current apartment could probably do it again. So, I’ll make my apointment with them for the first week of February.

I vowed that I would put this off no longer, since driving for me is part of other missions to complete this year. I decided in December to learn how to drive AND have my license by the end of January. I already have my permit. After talking to a few friends, I got someone to agree to teach me next weekend for a very reasonable price. It’s looking good.

I’ll report later how the lessons are progressing. Whoo Hoo!