Seriously though, I really do apologize for my complete lack of communication. It took a little longer to get settled than I thought it would; that, and I think that I take a little longer to settle than most people. So, sorry for the wait, but here is the monster update I've been promising you for ages!
Right. That means I should start at the beginning, huh? So, uh...I arrived in Okazaki in July, and...then what did I do...oh, right! I moved into my apartment! The apartment that I just took pictures of, and can now share with you! Don't mind the mess... >.<
This is what you see from the genkan (i.e. entryway where you take your shoes off).
This is my bathroom area, which is immediately to your left as you come into the apartment.
This is my living room/dining room/game room/office/study. I'm still trying to take care of the cord spaghetti...
To the immediate right of my...multi-purpose room...is my faaabulous circa 1971 kitchenette. The grey thing on the left (with the rice cooker and coffee maker on top) is my refrigerator/freezer. There's no oven. >.<
This is my bedroom (sans bed) -- the futons stacked next to the door are what I sleep on. It's pretty comfy, really.
And this is the view from my balcony. The balcony is also the laundry room.
So, that's a look at my humble apaato. It's actually pretty big for just one person. Too bad it only has one closet; hence the clutter. One thing I'd like to make clear, though -- the furnishings came with the apartment. I may not have much flair for interior design, but even I wouldn't pair a grey pleather couch with a brown, striped rug. :P But, since I can't really take furnishings back with me to America, I can't see spending all that much money on them, either. I did buy new curtains though, because the original ones were maroon and they simply had to go.
Right. Yeesh -- when did this post morph into BH&G? In any event, that's all for now, otherwise this post truly will reach monstrous proportions. But fear not! I have more pics and updates in store -- maybe even later tonight, if I'm ambitious and efficient enough. It certainly won't take another three months, that's for sure...
