Today was "shopping day". Elise had the day off from tests and consults so we went to Ikea and Target to outfit the apartment. It was a lonnnggggg day. We spent about 4 hours at Ikea picking furniture and various housewares that are cheap but serviceable. It's an odd thing to do because at this point in our lives we like to purchase a fewer number of high quality items that are going to work well and last.
After Ikea we made a run to Target and stocked up on all the things you need to run a household. The fun stuff like trash bags, laundry detergent, floor cleaner, dish towels, etc. All those things you collect over years and then take for granted under your sink. We also needed to get bedding. At least that was a little fun because you can pick something that is interesting but you know you'll be sick of in 4 months. Think bright colors and/or wild patterns.
All told we dropped quite a bit of cash. Hopefully some will come back via resale or tax deductions.
Tomorrow (Thursday) we have more tests and consults.
And then I'll hustle up to the apartment for the Ikea delivery. Then the fun starts with assembly of all that Swedish engineered flatpack furniture. I can feel my wrists aching right now (those who've purchased Ikea goods know what I mean).
Bet you wished you had brought that cordless drill along on the trip!
ReplyDeleteNo doubt about that. We were building Ikea furniture from about 2 till 7 today, They guy at Ikea who arranged delivery asked us if we had a cordless drill - only for screwing stuff together.
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