Great news! K & I just moved to our new apartment building...less than 1 minute away from the station!  It took us a while looking at various properties and areas, especially because our conditions were so rigid: new apartment building, counter kitchen, genuine (not the "faux" vinyl) flooring, large floor area, etc...and most importantly an apartment building that allows pets! Yup, our next purchase is going to be one of the following:

a. one cat (Bengal or Abyssinian)

b. two cats

c. one cat and one dog

...we're SO excited!!!

Of course, we still have the aquarium(s) and all the fish originally bred in our older apartment, but we had to downsize, which meant giving Bu-chan (our beloved Pig-nosed turtle) away. Luckily, I was able to find an ideal foster parent, my co-worker who already owns his own aquarium and fish! I made sure to give special instructions on Bu-chan's care (eating habits, etc.) and sent web info as well. This way, I'll be able to keep updated on Bu-chan's growth and happiness.

Last weekend, after the initial moving was over, K & I spent the next day visiting home centers and shopping for all the goodies our new home needed...exhausting, but FUN!