I just want an apartment that's already a little broken in, a little lived in before it's mine. Â Safe, but affordable. Â Close to shops and food and adorable cafes so when I'm feeling lazy I can just throw on flip flops and get whatever I need. Â But not so close to bars that I can't sleep at night or I worry about people vomiting in front of my door. Â And I want windows that get rained on and a place to grow green things and if the smell of food or coffee comes through the windows with the breeze, then it just reminds me where I live.
And if there's a crack in the ceiling or a loose tile in the bathroom then so what? That's a home. Â If the floor creaks or the paint is peeling in the corners, then wonderful. Â It's still mine.












