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I’ve always been the type to worry ahead and wonder about a kerzillion possiblities before said event even happens… Or perhaps “worry” is not so much the right word – anticipate? hehe. So, even though my current lease is only up in mid-August (I think), I’ve been wondering if I should move and if so, where to… Every day I swing between YES I’m getting outta here and NAAAAH, I’m staying. And I can spend hours surfing the property websites comparing the different options. It’s terrible!

Basically, it comes down to a few things.

I want to move because

• rent prices have dropped since 2 years ago, so at my current rent, I should be able to get something better, i.e. closer to the station, with a balcony;
• I’m tired of drying my clothes indoors;
• even though I live on the 2nd floor, I can’t really open my windows because I’m too close to my neighbours and it’ll be too noisy for everyone;
• I’m tired of the 12-minute walk to the station (yeah, I’m lazy);
• my monthly train fare is astronomical!

On the other hand though…

• packing is a pain in the butt;
• the good places usually want at least one month of key money and one month of deposit – both of which I may never see again;
• unpacking is a pain in the butt;
• moving is just so disruptive!
• I’ll have to change addresses for so many things;
• oh, and I don’t know how much longer I’ll be here;
• soooooooooo troublesome.

I think I’ll try to bargain with my landlord and see if I can get him to waive the renewal fee. I really find this renewal fee thing so ridiculous!!!! In fact, I think he should give me a bonus for finishing a 2-year contract and saving him the time and money to find a new tenant, and months of non-rental! One of the units downstairs has been empty since March or April I think.

Well, the good thing is I realised my lease is only up on September 11 (of all days), and I’ve managed to hold off the apartment-hunting demon within for a while. If I do move again, it will be my 6th home here in just over 3 years. I must be insane!