I have to move.

I really hate moving. And I really love my current apartment - the location is perfect, and the apartment - while not perfect - is pretty awesome. So when I got my notice that the building is converting to condos (confirming a rumor I had heard), it was very upsetting.

As I looked for an apartment, it became quite clear that housing in Roscoe Village isn't really within my budget anymore, at least not if I insist on having as much space as I do. So many buildings have gone or are going condo that the few apartments left in the area command more rent.

So where's a girl to go??? After scouting out a couple neighborhoods, common sense prevailed: I need to be near the Blue Line, which goes to my office and the airport. Logan Square seemed to fit the bill, and I was fortunate enough to find a great apartment right off. It's big, the rent is reasonable, the neighbors up and down the block seem very friendly, and there is a very cool bar at the corner!

After a weekend of nail-biting, I found out that I got the apartment. What a relief to have that taken care of!

If only I had a transporter to move all of my stuff....!