It's Official!

The Guys and I had our first OFFICIAL meeting concerning everything from the apartment search and moving in day, to rent splitting and washroom scheduling. We met in McDonalds at 7:30pm, buying food and snacks, preparing ourselves for a long heated discussion. I was honestly worried about how things were going to turn out. I expected debating, a little voice raising, and even a food fight. But it wasn’t like that at all. It went better than I could ever imagine.

Obviously Pat, Rob, and I have been friends since Grade 9 but high school sported a lot of drama. Uneasy tension and bad karma could still be floating around. But its times like these that make me believe we might actually be entering adulthood (Sort of). Let’s face it, our meeting took place in a McDonalds with a PlayPlace.

We started off with just casual conversation and a little bit of goofing off as Pat and Rob had dinner, but then we got down to business. And we were all on the same page!

We agreed on everything! We all wanted to same things in an apartment, and had already agreed on our budget. Three bedroom, laundry on site, all inclusive (which means that utilities are included in the rent), and working appliances. Oh and I added that cats have to be allowed. We all agreed on communal groceries, PVR with Rogers Cable, and no house phone. We agreed how the rent and the other bills were going to be split, and that we all want to stay in Whitby (Ontario), but North Ajax is an option. We’ve also decided we’re renting a truck to move all our crap.

We also made a list of what everyone has for communal use:

Mike: cutlery, plates, bowls, mugs, and 3 couches.

Pat: bowls, plates, and cutlery.

Me (Kate): plates, bowls, mugs, toaster, dishwasher, kettle, fry pan, TV, serving dish, dining table, Crockpot, and $100 gift card to Home Sense.

Rob: 4 plastic blue cups.

(So we’re missing a Microwave and a vacuum if anyone has one.)
All in all I’m super stoked and CAN’T WAIT!

120 days to go! and counting. Ciao!
-Kate.