Day 2 - the inner bitch thing really works

Now granted, it was only via email and I was probably just dipping my toe in to see what would happen - but - when I met with Lydia this morning. She had taken my comments to the landlord of the apartment complex and he was will to negotiate! A little victory. It made me go into the mornings apartment searches a much more confident Expat. We saw a new complex that is right around the corner from Dell - no subway stops, nothing! Things were looking good. The places were all new and although the apartment was a little small (2nd bedroom barely will fit a single bed). I started out right away - "there is no oven, can you put one in? There is a combined washer and dryer unit, can you trade it out for 2 separate units? Maid service is how many times per week and it is included with the rent along with clubhouse membership?" Yes! It was a cool place, and the guy was flexible on lot of things - and most importantly probably the price.

side note: (Did I also mention that maid service aka "Ayi" is about $2/hr - sure I'll pay someone to scrub my toilet for that).

I also asked if we could see another couple at the same complex, but bigger (the bitch is glowing). It was nice that when we were done for the day, I sent Lydia an email saying that I liked these three places and I would like to see them with my husband on Saturday. I also told here that I was comfortably with any of them and it would just be down to who could make the best deal. I'm of course full of shit and know which one I want - that's called bluffing right?

I have a feeling it is going too well and it is going to blow up in my face...but hey, we have to work fast now - we only have 2 weeks left. Did I mention we still need to figure out how to wire enough money into our account so we can pay for this place? Maybe if I get the rent down below $1250, Will will let me have a baby. :)(this was at the end of the blog to see if anyone is still readying - including Will). Seize the day!