The Pnebleu Blog

You know you’re entering a whole new world when shopping for a washer and dryer.  I’ve joined that world.  June 28^th, I will no longer have my apartment’s rented washer/dryer set.  Therefore, I am on the lookout to buy a new appliance duo.  The decision lies with choosing between a pair of cheaper, older models or more expensive and efficient front-loaders.  I am leaning toward the cheaper pair, but each time I look I get tempted by the flashy appearance and “economic/ecological” marketing of the newer, front-loading models.  This purchase is neither fun nor inexpensive (with which ever models I go with); it is a strange utilitarian acquisition I must make.  I would really like to get the most efficient models I can because I plan on keeping these for a very long time, but will the efficiency savings pay off the price difference in a reasonable amount of time in comparison with the time value of money?  I will post an update when I make up my mind.

Wow, it’s already November.  Time is flying.  So to elaborate on my October post, the last few months have been quite crazy!  I’ve gotten settled in to my 2-bed, 2-bath apartment that I share with me, myself, and I.  I’ve taken my first business trip that lasted 6 days (I worked in Beaverton, OR, near Portland).  I’ve gone on a two month spending spree to fill out my apartment.  I discovered the gender of my soon-to-be nephew.  I’ve installed Windows 7 on my PC and I’m loving it!  And I’m planning my schedule for the hectic holiday season.

I love my new Canon EOS Rebel T1i.  I’ve got a lot to learn, but ever since I got my first digital camera in 2002 photography has been a passion.  These two photos are a few of the things I’ve bought to fill out my apartment.  Most of the dishes are dirty at the moment, so the cabinet seems a bit empty.  It’s normally full to the brim.  I have enough settings for 8 people.

I’m looking forward to the coming months.  I’m planning a holiday party for some of my coworkers.  This will be a good début of the dishware, my cooking skills, and my hosting abilities.  Amanda, my sister is due in January.  I’m very excited about the addition to our family.  Plus, babies can be used as chick-magnets .  I’ve also started planning for the purchase of a house.  It probably won’t happen until after 2010, but I want to get a fixer-upper.  I don’t want it to be falling apart, but it could be in need of a remodel.