Inspired by my friend Kim's exhortation to "do something about the Egyptian darkness" in my apartment, and my neigbours' regular window-cleaning, I've cleaned my windows for the first time since the last century. I've also removed the net curtains (much needed for privacy; I live on the ground floor near a busy street) so I can take them to the dry cleaners' and put them somewhere conspicuous so I won't forget to actually do so.
To my shame, Kim's exhortation was made 2 years ago, and I first noticed the neighbours' window-swabbing last year. It's taken me that long to take action. I got a lot, I mean really a lot of grime off both sides of the windows and even though I haven't done a stripe-free job of it, I definitely get more light in. One more step towards making this place pleasant to live in again.
On the downside, people walking down the street can now see the appaling levels of disorganisation and messiness in my flat. I'd better do something about that. But not today, because I've been indoors for long enough.
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man I could never feel good about not having curtains or shades on my windows. When I moved into my apartment the first thing I did was buy blinds for the front and bedroom windows and then hang a wall hanging over the window that looks out into the alley and all you can see is the wall of the house next door.... well it is an ugly view and the wall hanging is nicer to look at...
Posted by smilodon | May 31, 2004 6:22 AM
Posted on May 31, 2004 06:22