Ever since I quit my previous job, I promised myself to invest more time in making my apartment more domestic. I have kind of neglected it for a couple of years, making it more of a place to sleep in than anything else. Given that my current job no longer requires me to travel an average of four hours everyday, I had more time to pay attention to making it homey. It takes effort, believe me. Living in a one-bedroom flat that has very little exposure to sunlight can get a bit dreary. Add the fact that my apartment is the old and rustic kind, and you sometimes really get the feeling of living in a box. And no, the building I live in isn't charming. Most of the time it's scary. So, I make it a point to try and find ways to liven up my place.
Flowers are the easiest way. They're like make-up for a household. They brighten up even your darkest corners, and they smell wonderful coming home to. I try to get a bouquet every week, either at Salcedo Market or the grocery. This week, it's carnations. Every other day, I put the
Flowers in the Window (Travis) to get them some sun. I don't think I have a green thumb, but I may just not have it yet.
