Mod Cons.

Moving here, I took a hit on modern conveniences.

I was speaking to a friend the other day about apartments. She lives in midtown too and she said how when she moved from the suburbs, some of the things we used to take for granted are lost.

Big American Fridge!!

In the previous life, I lived in a house with ALL the modern conveniences. Swiss new build homes are built to an extremely high standard. Heavy duty foam insulation to keep the home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Large domestic water heater, over 100 gallons of 140 degree fahrenheit hot water always waiting. Triple paned UV protective windows. Underfloor heating,  modern bathroom and kitchen with a dishwasher and of course, a utility room with a washer and dryer.

The ubiquitous California wall heater

Yeah, don't have that now.

The apartment building I'm in was built in 1959, think Eisenhower. It has been recently remodeled, but the basic infrastructure is still pre spaceflight.

A california wall heater and a small aircon unit. The bathtub is, well, quaint. The kitchen has new appliances but the units are old school. Laundry is in the laundry room in the back of the complex. I have slatted/louvered glass windows and who has those anymore? However, I do have a garbage disposal.

A happy kitchen.

I might be making it sound somewhat down trodden and lackluster, but it is not I assure you. I have made it my home. I have my pictures up, furniture in place and it is warm and inviting. It is quirky and unique. I love it!

And there is a pool.