December 2, 2010

  • I live on my couches.

    After looking at so many homes in Wahpeton, I thought (and said) to my 'partner in crime' that, "Hey why do we need such big bedrooms? I just sleep there. I need a good-sized living area and kitchen... that's where I 'live' on a daily basis. I think he understood what I was getting at.
    Another chunk from RowdyKittens' blog:
    Where do you really live?
    1. Before you get started, make a list of all the activities that you do at home and things you need in your house. Be as detailed as possible.
    2. Over a period of one to two weeks, keep a log of where you go in your house, and what you do there. You might post paper at doorways, and accurately record exactly where you go and how long you spend there, or just take notes from memory, once a day. In larger rooms, be specific about which part of the room you use.
    3. Look around your house for spaces that you never inhabit. Imagine what would change if that space magically disappeared.
    4. Make another list of “activities and needs,” without reviewing the first list. If you have patience, make a new list one a week for a few weeks.
    5. Uncover your first list and compare it with later ones. You may be surprised. More than likely there are probably some areas of your home you don’t use as much as others.