Goooooood morning! 
My wonderful and amazing husband offered to cook me breakfast this morning while I took Murphy outside to do his “business.” Murphy has been so much better getting down to, um, business, so it seemed like a good deal to me! 
Mal cooked me an egg sandwich with cheddar cheese and Buffalo sauce on toasted whole wheat Sandwich Thins. It was delicious… and so satisfying! I love how eggs fill me up like that. It’s a different type of fullness than oatmeal.
I also drank a glass of iced coffee with vanilla soy milk with breakfast.
(Don’t ya just love these funky sea life plates?)
Pros and Cons
Last night while celebrating, Mal and I spent a good part of the evening creating and then discussing a pros and cons list for some of the apartments we’ve seen. Apartment hunting is not easy. For the 10+ places we saw, only 3 were worth considering, so we made a list to see our options in “black and white.”
After putting everything down on paper, one apartment, in particular, easily won out. Check out its pro-con list:
Pros:
- 2-bedroom
- Dishwasher
- Washer + dryer
- Tons of storage
- Driveway parking
- Yard for Murphy
- Closer to work
- Nice neighborhood
- Near public transportation
- Lots of sunlight
- French doors
Cons:
- Older apartment
- Claw-foot tub
- Not close to gym
- Further from city
Not too shabby, right? The apartment has so many pros and the cons were ones that we could totally live with for the next couple of years. We’re not moving again until we buy a house, so we really took our time to weigh the pros and cons of this place. I think we might have a winner!
We spoke with our friend, Marie, last night, and she’s going to draw up a lease for us to sign. If everything works out as planned, we’ll be moving February 17th, which is SO SOON! Eek! 
I still can’t believe we’re moving AGAIN!
Question of the Day
Do you use pro and con lists to help you make decisions? What was the last pro-con list that you created?
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Lists are absolutely the way I make decisions! The pros of your new place look really good…I hope you don’t have to move again for a while!
Claw foot tubs are so pretty! How can that be a con?!
That’s so exciting that you two have narrowed it down to 1 apartment… you’ll be an extra busy lady soon. Last pro and con was deciding between which house to buy… 2 years ago now!
It’s awesome you found your next place to live- Congrats! I use pro and con lists all the time, the last one I made was to help me decide whether to run a marathon or not.
I don’t use pros/cons list but I probably should! Usually I just over think things to death and wear myself out mentally :/ Can’t wait to see pics of the new apt! I know moving can be stressful; my family has done it TOO MANY TIMES.
Love love love the turtle plate!!! I use pro/con lists all the time, but mostly I just have a running list in my head. I do sometimes write it down if I really want to get serious and show it to someone else like the hubs…
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Sometimes I do use pro/con lists. I think they can be fairly helpful.
I’m an incessant list-maker, so of course I make pro/con lists. My last list was for leaving my old job and accepting a new one. I think it helped immensely! Congrats on finding renters and selecting the right apartment for you guys and lil Murph!
Like other commenters, I would move the tub to the “pro” list – but to each his own, right?
I have made a pro/con list in the past. I think it’s especially helpful when you’re making a decision with your partner. It helps communicate what you each see as beneficial and negative for whatever decision you’re trying to make!
So you were able to sublet your place? Yay!!!
Hi, Congrats on the new apt! I don’t think anyone asked this, but I was wondering how far the gym will be from your new place? and do you think you will be able to continue with the same workout schedule because of the distance?
Love your blog and I love Murphy, keep the pug pics coming : )
That’s great about the apartment!!
I use pro/con lists often. The last time I did so was when I left my old job. I had to make sure it was the right choice!
Yeah!!!
My mom taught me to make pros and cons lists as a kid so I use it for many decisions even if it is just in my head.
We’re doing the same thing right now as we look for houses to buy. It seems almost worse with this decision though because it’s such a huge commitment! The thing is, there’s no one “perfect” house out there… there will always be “cons”, so I just need to accept that at this point!
What’s wrong with a claw foot tub? I think they are awesome and very stylish! Seems like a great place, congratulations.
Why is the claw foot tub a con? I think that would be nice – lots of character
We always used to write up a pros and cons list when moving. Like you, seeing everything written out made the decision easier to make. Congrats on finding a new place and renters!
Oh, I am happy for you to have found a place. Looking is always fun, but deciding is a bear! I love pros and cons lists. It always seems easier to make decisions like that when you can see it spelled out for you!
I don’t often use pro/con lists, but when I do, it’s for big decisions, like apartment hunting, etc. I like wants/needs lists a lot
I would kill for a claw footed tub!! That’s definitely a ‘pro’ in my book
I am such a bad decision maker! I usually poll everyone I know and then go back and forth until I eventually decide. It is REALLY annoying and I am working on it….
Ugh, I have to start apartment searching where I live too! I’m trying to find a pet friendly apartment so I can adopt a cat.
I followed over here from Graduate Meghann, and I have to say that I’m so inspired by your blog. I started reading it last night and decided that I HAD to go for a run!
i do make pros and cons lists for important decisions. When it comes to moving/ finding a place to live though I generally make “must have,” “would be nice,” and “no change in hell” lists.
For example, when I was looking at condos easily accessable public transit to work was on the “must have” have list, gas heat/ cooking was on the “would be nice” (I ended up in an all electric building, and a studio or efficiency unit was on the “no way in hell” list.
Also, congrats on getting renters and finding a new place! Good luck with the moving process. After 5 years of college, moving out, moving back home, and moving out again, I’m ready to stay in one place for a long, long time. I hate packing and unpacking and reorganizing!
That’s so exciting that you are moving! It’s really difficult to find the right place. I’m currently trying to move as well and have looked at so many places. I definitely make pro and con lists. I find them very beneficial.
That is so exciting! Congrats on (almost) having a new place.
I have always wanted a claw foot tub…they are maaahvelous, lol….but I hear you about moving..in the span of two years, hubby and I moved 5 times…it was ridiculous….Congrats on finding renters and picking a place
Congrats on settling on a place!!
My BF and I just moved in together about 6 months ago on pretty short notice, so I remember far too well how stressful finding a new place can be! Fortunately the 3rd apartment we checked out was a clear front-runner. After checking it out, we went back to my apartment and talked over the pros and cons over indian food, and we were both comfortable calling the realtor immediately after. Our cons turned out to be non-issues when we moved in about 2 weeks later and we’re both still very happy with the place. We’d also like to stay put until we’re ready to buy!
Good luck!!
I’ve sometimes done pros and cons lists, but usually just in my head, which means I lose track of where I’m at, decision-wise, pretty easily. Perhaps I should give your *real* written list a go next time!
I love any sort of list!! I can’t remember the last time I used a pro/con list though. Congrats on the good news!!!
Pro and Cons list a definate must when make big decisions… The last time we made one was when were were graduating from GATECH and were considering a job and moving to Phili vs. Houston TX. Pros to Houston were longer… We maybe up for another pros and cons list in the next 11 months.
I love my claw foot tub, sometimes it feels like I’m showering in a giant marshmallow (I have 3 white curtains for it). Be careful when you were start using it, sometimes you can trip if you’re not used to how deep it is. It’s great for baths!
Glad you found an appt!!
the driveway parking alone would have sold me! congrats!
That’s how I picked my college that I went to, it’s how I picked my apartment, it’s how I picked my current job…seeing a pattern here??
Also, what is this buffalo sauce that you use, and where did you get it??
What a relief it is to find an apt! Those can definitely be a pain hunting for….so expensive, yet frequently disappointing! My hubby and I are going to look at 2 houses today! I’m sure we will be making out our own pros and cons list soon. I made your baked pumpkin oatmeal this morning except subbed real oats for the instant ones http://www.emilyeatsclean.wordpress.com. They were pretty tasty!!
Why is the clawfoot tub on the “con” list?? Girl, that’s a total “pro!” Most girls dream of having a clawfoot tub
I do pros and cons lists constantly! It’s the only way I can organize my thoughts and get some sleep. I’ve got a roaming mind at night, so I always write down my thoughts so I can relax!
Oh goodness, yes! My husband is an economist and we make trade-offs lists with spreadsheets too! It gives me high anxiety, but he loves it!
whoa that is totally soon . . . yeah we kind of use pros and cons for moving, but usually it’s just a “gut” feeling type of thing
a claw foot tub is a con?? i love those! and older=more character
a claw foot tub is a con?? i love those! and older=more character
I am a pros and cons junkie! I feel like I make all my decisions that way!
congrats! i cant wait to see a video tour of your new place, it sounds amazing. i love pros & cons list, since im a visual person i like to be able to look at what im dealing with.
I would be a pro con girl for house hunting- you’re trying to find a home, but if it’s for anything in my day to day life that only has me crying over a color decision pros and cons go out the window.
check out my giveaway though for some tea pro and conning around green, rooibos and herbal
Pro/con lists are definitely helpful. They help with logical decisions!
Nice list! I do the same thing. I actually need to do one soon because I’m contemplating changing jobs. It’s such a big decision – I hope a pro/con list will make my decision!
ohhh i’ve been wanted to try the sandwich thins! how are they? they look tasty! and ugh…i totally agree that apartment hunting is the worst. good luck with that. all i know is that having an in-unit washer/dryer has changed my life!
Congrats on your two-year blog anniversary! And on selling your apartment!!! I’ve been reading your blog for almost a year and really love it! I JUST got around to starting my own, and you were definitely an inspiration.
I’m glad to see I’m not alone in this, but I think the claw foot tub is a definite “pro”!! I’ve always wanted one. And also wanted to paint the claws -lol!
OK, I’m gonna pile on: Who wouldn’t want a clawfoot tub?Gussy that sucker up with a sweet Anthropolgie curtian, and your bathroom will be the totally photo-shoot-ready!
OK, I’m gonna pile on: Who wouldn’t want a clawfoot tub?Gussy that sucker up with a sweet Anthropolgie curtain, and your bathroom will be the totally photo-shoot-ready!
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