Thankful for Teeny-tiny Apartment

Tiny (200 s.f) St. Louis apartment with kitchen-bathroom combo makes waves
by Paulina Dedaj, Fox News

A listing for a tiny St. Louis apartment has gone viral because of its unique layout in which the kitchen and bathroom are the same place.

The 200-square-foot two-room apartment in St. Louis’ popular Central West End gained notoriety after an ad with a photo was posted showing a kitchen sink and a bathtub separated only by a toilet.  

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Jarel Loveless@jarelloveless

Have to love the St. Louis housing market. Combo kitchen/bathroom, $525/month

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Harold Karabell of S.F. Shannon Real Estate Management said that the quaint apartment was rented out for $525-per-month and the new tenant loves it.

Karabell told the St. Louis Dispatch  that despite its unusual setup, the place is “a legitimate apartment” that’s “passed all city inspections.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

I am thankful to God for providing a nice apartment for our daughter. Her apartment has 3 bedrooms and takes up the entire floor of a private home.  It is approximately 6+ times bigger in size than the above apartment. The rent per month is almost 4x more (divided among the 3 Renters).  The kitchen and bathroom are adequately sized, separate, with a hallway between the two rooms, yay.

Tiny Apartment

Apt Owner Had to Appeal





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This Old House & my Chanel GST

For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. ~ Psalm 86:5

We all have colds this morning, except for one.  I am glad we were able to visit my parent's lovely home yesterday afternoon.  Got to their house around 3 pm (after morning Piano lessons for Jill and Farrah at CSA, and buying lunch). Let ourselves in 'coz no one was home. Mom is still at the re-hab center, but Dad was home soon after.  Jared put up the newly-drycleaned curtains.  The big screen TV was turned on so we could watch the Cubbies lose.  Plants were brought in.  The b-day presents for Jared and AJ were picked up.  Jared got a box of multi-flavored jelly beans.  AJ will open his present on his birthday.

I find myself feeling more appreciative. We've had this house for almost 36 years.  It was our first and only house since leaving the P.I. in '69. Even our house in the Philippines was rented, so I've been told.  This is home. I like coming here. I want to take pictures of every nook and cranny; and every piece of the decor. I want to remember my growing-up years.  Most of the bad memories are gone. And, for Pete's sake, look at all those glorious, green plants!

However, there's a gnawing question in the back of my mind that has popped up more and more often --- What's going to happen to this beautiful, old house in a few years? 

Chanel Grand Shopping Tote (GST); by the light of the front window

At the dining room with me reflected in the mirror

Jill playing peek-a-boo among Mom's plants

Farrah trying-out my Neiman Marcus umbrella

My old bedroom -- now being used for storing stuff (did they once own a pet bird?!)

I gave this piece of art to my parents; they liked it enough to hang on their wall!

Purchased from, of all  places, Marshalls

History Lesson

DH's (then BF) penchant for pictures and posing  and all things that looked good on the outside when in reality things weren't so great on the inside, was evident back then.  Under a tree in Dawes Park, no kids, no worries, just us ...what could be better, right?  Right.  If I had only known then what I know now...  But there is forgiveness, and the Grace of God, and the passage of time.  Memories remain, especially the good. 

Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves' eyes within thy locks:  thy hair is as a flock of goats, that appear from mount Gilead  (Song of Solomon 4) 

 Located closeby was our future first home as a married couple.  Across the street was the Ramirez's home (future spouse of my sister lived there). A couple of blocks down was my childhood home.  Romy lived with his sister's family, a couple of blocks away in the opposite direction.

Oh, Joy! Restaurant Date in Evanston w/ California Relatives

We had Dinner at Joy Yee's with our California Relatives (Rolly, Maricel, Steve). Matt came along, plus our brood minus C & K. The Californians have had the take-out version through Marissa and Chris; now, on to a sit-down dinner at the Evanston branch. Thank You to the always-generous Rolando for the treat!

Table for 10, please!

Appetizer: Japanese Seaweed Salad

Chicken with Vegetables

Korean BBQ Short Ribs

Shrimp Fried Rice

Thai Fish Cake (Stephen's fave)

Shrimp Pad Tai

Thai Basil Fried Rice w/ Beef

Beef Pad Tai

Shrimp Chow Mein

Dessert: Tapioca Freeze

My Mom, the Flower Girl

My Parent's Home, and
 their AWESOME Front Lawn

My love affair with flowers and green, growing things must have begun in the womb. My Mom has always had a green thumb and I've loved flowers, etc. ever since I could remember.
 These pics were taken at my Parent's home (which looks deceptively small), and the bottom two pics are from PMBC's garden. Mom now uses a cane as she easily gets out-of-balance. So, their front garden (aka front lawn, top pictures above) may not remain as lush-looking as it was in years past.
Will their popularity in the neighbourhood wane? I hope not. But, I want to enjoy the moment, and not long for the past. Thank You, Lord Jesus Christ, for my parents. As imperfect as they are, I bless your name for your care of me through my parents.

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