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Gemme 10-27-2013 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LexiLove (Post 857813)
I am planning one for when we move to our apt in Mass. I would love a big loft room with soft lights, lots of yummy yarn for knitting, a place for all my metal work/beading/soaping stuff, and a stash of delicious books. Add a place for my dance pole, a kiln, and a cute place to sit and I would be in heaven.

A dance pole, knitting, a kiln and metal work.

You are quite eclectic! I hope you find one that has all you desire. It sounds like it would be awesome.

I'm growing more and more content with my cave. I now have a Queer corner set up and that makes me very happy.

Mopsie 10-27-2013 04:56 PM

A queer corner sounds like where you put queers for a time out. :|

Sweet Bliss 10-27-2013 05:05 PM

I'm working on my rolling femme cave, today pulled out empty storage boxes, extra insulation, swept, put in one of my new area rugs, put up a newly sewn curtain rearranged a bunch. Thinking I will do yard sale next weekend hopefully, if I can summon the energy. :)

Gemme 10-27-2013 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mopsie (Post 857909)
A queer corner sounds like where you put queers for a time out. :|

My Queer corner has a comfy overstuffed short chaise lounge, two lovely end tables with Queer reading material (honestly, mostly erotica) on both, a small table/foot rest and is right next to shelving that happens to hold my spare, unrefrigerated flavored water for those 'need something to drink NOW' moments (as well as beloved memorabilia, Tarot decks, games, my cat's ashes and photography artwork by one of our own Planeteers). There is also a beautiful large painting of a field of poppies above said lounge. It's very relaxing (until the porn gets cracked open).

My corner sounds like a better idea than yours, unless yours is consensual.

LexiLove 10-27-2013 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemme (Post 857906)
A dance pole, knitting, a kiln and metal work.

You are quite eclectic! I hope you find one that has all you desire. It sounds like it would be awesome.

I'm growing more and more content with my cave. I now have a Queer corner set up and that makes me very happy.

Thanks. Yeah, I have a wide variety of interests. I hope to find it too. Queer corner...that needs to be on a sign in your femme cave. I love that term.

LexiLove 10-27-2013 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemme (Post 857920)
My Queer corner has a comfy overstuffed short chaise lounge, two lovely end tables with Queer reading material (honestly, mostly erotica) on both, a small table/foot rest and is right next to shelving that happens to hold my spare, unrefrigerated flavored water for those 'need something to drink NOW' moments (as well as beloved memorabilia, Tarot decks, games, my cat's ashes and photography artwork by one of our own Planeteers). There is also a beautiful large painting of a field of poppies above said lounge. It's very relaxing (until the porn gets cracked open).

My corner sounds like a better idea than yours, unless yours is consensual.

*ears perk up*....porn? Yeehaw.

DanzAmazon 10-30-2013 03:36 PM

Gently place or shove all the crafty-ness into a airtight container & put it under the bed until 12/1/2013.

I'm in it again this year & I'm one of the ML's for Austin this year. Accckkkk!! Yep I'm crazy, but I love doing nano. You'll have to follow me on twitter so we can word war together!!

I checked we're already "buddies" on Nanowrimo.org!

Laters Chica!
Lori aka DanzAmazon

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Originally Posted by Medusa (Post 857257)
I'm craving some time in my Femme Cave lately. NaNoWriMo is coming up and I'd like to work on some short stories but my workbench is currently covered with projects and papers!!

ACK! I need an organization team!!

I have a bunch of little crafty things in random boxes all over the closet space and need to go through and group things together. Nothing like a box labeled "Doll Heads" peeking out from under a stack of old Playboys!! Lol


Erryl 12-30-2013 11:16 AM

Everyone is welcome in my femme cave. We all do a little crafting. We even have a nerdy little craft blog. lol

In my femme cave is where all my craft supplies live. Scrapbooking, cardmaking, party decor, cake tools/supplies and painting stuff. The wifey like woodburning too so that's in there. Also, the kiddo's jewelry stuff... pretty much it's a room packed with shelves that are covered in crafts. :D

Here's what it looked like a few months ago. I've been pairing down stuff so it's a little busy in there in these pics.
http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3b497a98.jpg

fatallyblonde 01-06-2014 07:37 PM

my whole apartment is my femme cave - to echo what many have already said! :D

it's taken me a long time to get it looking real pretty but even though it's not exactly what I would have if money were no object... it;s still looking really pretty and very "me"... pink and leopard print are the predominant themes throughout the house... I have got some really beautiful and unique furniture pieces... some real glamour... lots of gorgeous vintage pink lusterware and depression glass... my collectibles...

actually you can see lots of corners of my place here at this link. lots of christmas ones at the end

little man 01-06-2014 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Medusa (Post 857257)
I'm craving some time in my Femme Cave lately. NaNoWriMo is coming up and I'd like to work on some short stories but my workbench is currently covered with projects and papers!!

ACK! I need an organization team!!

I have a bunch of little crafty things in random boxes all over the closet space and need to go through and group things together. Nothing like a box labeled "Doll Heads" peeking out from under a stack of old Playboys!! Lol

i *wish* i had a box labeled doll heads.

Sweet Bliss 01-26-2014 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by little man (Post 876831)
i *wish* i had a box labeled doll heads.

So, have you started your head collection?

Checked out your photography ... fabulous.

I have started doing Barbie art again, it's all Val's fault. She brought home an abandoned doll for me, then we hit a local indoor flea market, found a Mermaid Barbie and brought her home to join the other Barbie.

Mermaid Barbie uses batteries in her arse/tail because she LIGHTS UP!!!!!! omg she is so much FUN to play with!!!! A couple of new AAA batteries and voila'!! Party time!!!

The Mermaid theme happening is part of the sea side, gypsy, artist, Femme cave happening in my RV.

Have decided to yank out the ceiling, paint some panels, wallpaper others, and change the way I install the panels. It's just not feeling right.

Scored several large /long Bamboo trunks. Was going to make a wind chime, but got to looking at them today and now I'm thinking they could be used to make a Rack on top of roof. To carry extra goodies.

Well anyhoo. Oh, AND I now have a video camera! !! So if I can figure out how, I will record my progress and show you what's happening!

Good night :moonstars:

Sweet Bliss 01-29-2014 09:20 AM

Am totally disgusted right now. Can't get into my RV because the lock is iced over.

My fabric glue is in there. Can't make a Mermaid tail without it. grrrrr

Okay switching gears, guess I will sew today instead. So will make the cat bed covers for the pillows. will make one side fuzzy and the other smooth. Winter/Summer.

Got some mending to do today also. Guess I will tackle that also. So what do you you do different during Winter months to make your cave cozy? I sit next to the oil heater and set my coffee mug on it to keep it hot. :rofl:

Pulled out more lap robes so every one has one including the dogs.

~baby~doll~ 01-29-2014 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemme (Post 857906)
A dance pole, knitting, a kiln and metal work.

You are quite eclectic! I hope you find one that has all you desire. It sounds like it would be awesome.

I'm growing more and more content with my cave. I now have a Queer corner set up and that makes me very happy.

O/our whole house is a queer corner it is filled with queers. i love it.
A great kitchen.
A study or space for when solitude is needed and thought.
Beautiful views from all the windows.
Flower gardens bursting up in spring.
A bedroom with all the needed accessories no matter how kinky they are.

Queenie 01-29-2014 11:34 AM

My Femmecave is the spare bedroom in my flat. It is my walk-in closet, my shoe closet and where I do my hair and makeup. It really is the best room in my flat! Mostly because I don't have to share it with the husband. Its all mine!

Sweet Bliss 01-31-2014 12:40 AM

Ah... a room of one's own. Fabulous! (f)

Sweet Bliss 02-17-2014 07:36 PM

This Sunday's found treasure is a dresser from the 30's, with lovely graceful lines and even a frame thingy to hold a mirror. Sorry, can't remember what the proper name for the frame thingy. Surfice it to say, I'm all excited about my new find. It's covered in tacky badly applied crackly paint, and I do mean badly applied. Under the white paint is a flat nasty shade of what looks like should have been teal but isn't.

So anyhoo, it's made of cherry wood..... ya how fabulous is THAT????!!!

So tomorrow I will commence to stripping and sanding down the crap on the surface. This afternoon I finally got brave and cut a hole in the solid wood door the roomie was tossing... bad roomie, solid wood, wth??

It has three square panels down the middle, so I cut out the one panel on one end, that's for the sink. Did not do my usual anal retentive detail work so it DOES NOT look the way I wanted it to look. BUT, being the creative genius I am, it will not deter me from having a Bohemian Kitchen. So there. The other panel on the opposite end will house the 2 burner stove top. Am so excited to finally see my Grace shaping up into a REAL FEMME CAVE on wheels. So any hoo, I've been busy scheming on how to get other things done. I started out with a beach theme but now its looking on the wild side,... Granny on LSD. :| :hangloose: :jester:

Saw some great Mermaid paintings at the Harbor Walk Art and Craft show. AND a Fabulous Mermaid painted on the side of a huge craft of some sort in the Harbor. She was beautiful!!

So now I'm inspired to do something fabulous on Grace's huge 38 ft length. Got my Elmer's Glue so I can papermache my Barbie collection into mermaids to hang in the windows and on the mirrors. Having more fun than people. Wish I had some Femme friends to hang with and make goodies. *big sigh

Well, any hoo, have jabbered enough about my lastest adventure, what's yours??

Would love to hear about it all.... :bunchflowers: toodles!

Sweet Bliss 02-27-2014 06:13 PM

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fundelu...holiday_jenny/

Holey socks! Is this chair delightful or WHAT???!!!

Adding it to "I want..." list.

Bèsame* 03-02-2014 12:55 AM

Who says it has to be a place for tools?

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oXCB69-exp...0708180754.jpg

ConCrtAnge1 03-02-2014 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Erryl (Post 874051)
Everyone is welcome in my femme cave. We all do a little crafting. We even have a nerdy little craft blog. lol

In my femme cave is where all my craft supplies live. Scrapbooking, cardmaking, party decor, cake tools/supplies and painting stuff. The wifey like woodburning too so that's in there. Also, the kiddo's jewelry stuff... pretty much it's a room packed with shelves that are covered in crafts. :D

Here's what it looked like a few months ago. I've been pairing down stuff so it's a little busy in there in these pics.
http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3b497a98.jpg

I truly think I have fallen into love I this room.. :) I could only wish.. :)

Bèsame* 03-02-2014 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ConCrtAnge1 (Post 896564)
I truly think I have fallen into love I this room.. :) I could only wish.. :)

if only my craft room looked that good. Even better...like this ...


Sweet Bliss 03-02-2014 05:55 PM

Wow. I'm thinking the walls are what makes this room spectacular. Rich bold blue?turquoise? not sure, but it's fabulous! Very nice. Would keep your energy level to the max all day. And it looks really big. Geez, look at the table!!

Thanks for finding and posting for us!! (f)

morningstar55 03-02-2014 07:14 PM


Sweet Bliss 03-10-2014 12:19 PM

Okay, cleared a spot for my velvet antique couch. It's going to look so lovely in Grace. I wanted to reupolster it, but it's mucho expensive. So I will just put a throw cover over it, so the cats won't love it too much.

Decided to keep the metal bed frame although it's very heavy. Maybe I can sell it in my yard sale. Getting ready for that this week, need to toss out all the stuff that does not serve me any more.

Today is clear the wardrobe day. I can hardly wait to get started. Going to cut all the icky tshirts into tshirt yarn and make throw rugs for the kitchen I think. Or maybe a rug for Sophie for napping on the porch. Either way, rag rugs will be made!

Have you seen the new Valspar tester colors? Go to Lowes asap.

Lovely pale orange is the bomb.

Planted my succulents this morning. Planted the begonias I bought yesterday. Am excited to get moving on Grace. Roomie 2 has been helping this weekend. She is SUCH a big help to me. We got Grace started after replacing battery yet AGAIN.

So going to move all the extras into the Storage unit, redo the ceiling, and put some back in, and sell the rest.

Tired of lugging all this stuff around.

okie dokie, gonna get started on my painting. :byebye:

FemmeTastic 04-22-2016 11:42 AM

There's a femme cave AND a butch cave :)
 
My spouse and I have each a living room. I have such a playful, colorful, artsy style, and she likes warm, muted, brownish, earthy colors. Her room is totally a reflection of who she is and my room is a reflection of me... I wouldn't want to have it any other way. So my room is full of art hanging on the walls, full of books, mostly poetry, novels and feminist/queer and art books. Two of my walls are painted a mustard color, and there is a huge cat tree for my little boys, (I brought them into the relationship). I must confess though, our bedroom looks more like the femme room in the house. One wall is painted purple and the other a dusky pink, there is a white canopy and white flower shaped fairy lights. The bed is really a princess bed (white faux leather and huge rhinestones in the headboard), and the blinds are purple too. The walls are full of my stuff, I have a giant board full of my earrings, and a shelf full of my perfumes. Then there is my make-up-stand and all my brushes on display, plus two big mirrors. I don't know why my spouse agreed to accept such a feminine, girly room as our joined bedroom, I guess she must love me a lot! :D But what I love the most about having two separate living rooms is that we can kind of visit each other, it keeps the mystery alive, which in our case is especially important, since we do not only live together, but run a business together as well. But generally, our home is pretty much decorated the way I want it, she seems to be happy if I am happy :) At least, whenever I prettify something she just smiles and hugs me and gives me sweet kiss :D

Orema 09-17-2016 06:20 PM

Kitchen Cabinet Rolling Drawers
 
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...325681bdbe.jpg

I just had some drawers similar to these installed in my bottom kitchen cabinets and I love them. Finally I can easily get to everything in the kitchen. Found a couple items I haven't used in years and gonna give them away. I should have done this years ago.

:bow:

introverted1 11-27-2016 02:35 PM

I live alone, so my entire house is my femme cave! The kitchen is bright red, the living room less so...you are literally clobbered over the head with color in my home. The bedroom is a peaceful ocean blue/green and my craft room is a pale turquoise. I have approximately one billion happy houseplants and books, but the space is open and uncluttered. The kitchen is small but perfect for me...I am a pretty fabulous cook!

Bathroom is the same color as my craft room, and I keep makeup and other paraphernalia mostly tucked away in drawers, so as not to create clutter on the vanity...I am a tidy girl.

I breathe a sigh of relief when I return home after work...it is my sanctuary.

easygoingfemme 11-27-2016 04:26 PM

I have new caves since I last wrote in here!

First up is our "super groovy reading room" A little nook in the house with a daybed, lava lamp, lots of groovy artwork, origami beaded curtain, loads of pillows and cozy blankets. Totally fun.

Also my music cave, which is in another nook (old house, lots of nooks) with my record player and crates and crates of vinyl and a rocking chair.

introverted1 11-27-2016 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by easygoingfemme (Post 1111289)
I have new caves since I last wrote in here!

First up is our "super groovy reading room" A little nook in the house with a daybed, lava lamp, lots of groovy artwork, origami beaded curtain, loads of pillows and cozy blankets. Totally fun.

Also my music cave, which is in another nook (old house, lots of nooks) with my record player and crates and crates of vinyl and a rocking chair.

I would love to see the origami beaded curtain..is it cranes?

easygoingfemme 11-27-2016 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by introverted1 (Post 1111363)
I would love to see the origami beaded curtain..is it cranes?

Nope, it's stars :) Sort of like this:

introverted1 11-27-2016 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by easygoingfemme (Post 1111390)
Nope, it's stars :) Sort of like this:

Oh, how lovely, easygoingfemme!

easygoingfemme 11-27-2016 08:14 PM

Thank you!

Sweet Bliss 11-27-2016 08:26 PM

Okay, here is the painting (some of it) I've been doing. :byebye:

https://scontent-dft4-1.xx.fbcdn.net...29122007_o.jpg
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater

easygoingfemme 11-28-2016 06:15 AM

Sweet Bliss, I love it- so fun! What else do you plan to do with it and where is she going to hang? I love the colors and theme and energy in it.

imperfect_cupcake 11-30-2016 07:20 PM

I'm moving into my very own place for the first time since I was 25 (I had it for a year). I'm 47. I've never had enough money to rent on my own, so always roommates. and I've lived with 3 partners. So this co-op I'm Moving into, the whole place will be my femme cave and I'm really excited about getting rid the of all my third hand furniture. My mum is getting ready to move into supported living so she's giving me some Of grampa's 1940s beautiful peices and the rest I'm doing in mid century Danish.
I've picked out a green velvet couch, a black velvet wing back chair, a turquoise 1950's geometric pattern rug (the place has hardwood floor, so.. Rugs a plenty!) and some really beautiful 1950's danish style solid wood bookshelves, sideboard and a black stained cherry wood dining table.

My new domain! It's a heritage building (Edwadian era) so there will be issues, but the suite is beautiful :)

My whole femme cave to myself. BLISS

easygoingfemme 11-30-2016 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by imperfect_cupcake (Post 1112091)
I'm moving into my very own place for the first time since I was 25 (I had it for a year). I'm 47. I've never had enough money to rent on my own, so always roommates. and I've lived with 3 partners. So this co-op I'm Moving into, the whole place will be my femme cave and I'm really excited about getting rid the of all my third hand furniture. My mum is getting ready to move into supported living so she's giving me some Of grampa's 1940s beautiful peices and the rest I'm doing in mid century Danish.
I've picked out a green velvet couch, a black velvet wing back chair, a turquoise 1950's geometric pattern rug (the place has hardwood floor, so.. Rugs a plenty!) and some really beautiful 1950's danish style solid wood bookshelves, sideboard and a black stained cherry wood dining table.

My new domain! It's a heritage building (Edwadian era) so there will be issues, but the suite is beautiful :)



My whole femme cave to myself. BLISS

How exciting! Your plans sound really fun. Enjoy it and keep us posted on progress!

Wh1ms1 02-22-2017 08:06 PM

femme cave
 
My bedroom is my femme cave. It contains most of my most prized possessions. a few of my bookshelves and my favorite books, I collect carved onyx objects, goblets and the like. I have a plasma ball in the shape of the Venus de Milo on one side of my bookcase and a plaster replica of the Three Graces...or what remained of the statue after the Christians got through with it (Ancient Greek Statue) on the other side. On top I have a shadow box with various treasured objects and reminders of loved people and happy times. I have an onyx vase of peacock feathers to the right of the bookcase, to the left of my bookcase is my dresser...I have my incense and essential oils for aroma therapy there, as well as various pieces of onyx.My bed is beside my dresser and facing the bookcase which is framed by the works of art I just mentioned. Unfortunately...I also have a jumble of gemstones and wire and all sorts of other crafty things that I have not yet figured out a way to efficiently and effectively organize. In a year I will be moving to my own place, which will definitely have a dedicated art studio. I also have a drum and rattle on my dresser, as well as an abalone shell and smudge stick of white sage and sweetgrass. My bedroom, in spite of the current clutter, is my sanctuary and place of peace.

girl_dee 02-22-2017 08:15 PM

I call mine my "Ma'am Cave"

its MINE ALL MINE!

Medusa 07-11-2017 01:03 PM

I'm currently working on a new Femme cave since I last posted!

It will be a while before it gets painted or properly decorated but the stage of purging and arranging is super fun. So far I've constructed a little vanity area so I can scatter my glittery shadows and lip paints around and there are piles of eyeshadow palettes and various odds-and-ends.
I always keep my makeup brushes in a glass container but I realized I might need to invest in some acrylic boxes or containers until I can get some proper storage. Looking at desk-like furniture from Ikea so that I can have a flat surface with lots of storage without it costing a ton.

I have my bits and baubles hanging around and the hardwood floors are nice on my feet. I've been doing my beauty routines in the bathroom for awhile due to the lighting and ease but it will be SO NICE to get back into a space that is all mine!

girl_dee 07-11-2017 03:08 PM

dee's ma'am cave scene.....
 
i have the incense burning on the shrine and my dog laying across the rug. The filtered light is coming across the crystal hanging in the window throwing 1.5 million tiny rainbows across the room. i have a lit candle next to me which is a rare thing, but i felt like having a candle lit.

There is a globe over there reminding me of all the places i want to go.

The Himalayan Salt lamp is lit, and keeping the air clean.

i am resisting the urge to go to the pool as i am getting my new client booked in and sending communication to them, and invoking good vibes into my space to bring on more abundance.

thats what's happening in my cave at the moment.

Gemme 07-11-2017 06:51 PM

Seeing as how I live alone, my whole apartment is my cave but I've been here almost 5 years with only a few pieces on the walls. It's leftover 'stuff' from my childhood but I decided to Hell with that and I went a little bat sh*t crazy in my living room recently.

I have a wall that is approximately 16 feet long. It's a lovely pumpkin color....technically 'sweet carrot' but due to a paint mixing incident at Ace Hardware, it's slightly muted. It's still rich and warm. Anyone that didn't know the story wouldn't notice the difference.

So, that wall has been bare bottomed baby naked this whole time until the past 4-6 weeks. I worked from out to in, and against the wisdom of folks that do this kind of stuff regularly, but it worked for me. I now have a gallery wall chock full of me.....framed artwork, little hanging chachkies, pieces with wise sentiments and inspirational messages, a metal letter K, a few things with sparkle, wooden script words and even some pieces I made myself. It's primarily black and white with splashes of yellow, gold and teal and turquoise, which looks soooo good against the pumpkin. When it was all done, I literally felt like I'd ripped a part of me out and thrown it onto the walls. I had so much anxiety about it throughout the process....again, childhood stuff....but once it was done, there was nothing but relief and pride.

I've made baby steps in this direction in other rooms as well. I have a half bath that will feature artwork found at festivals, except the mirror. I've got two pieces that have been professionally framed and matted and they. are. gorgeous. I just acquired two more pieces this past weekend to go in there. One will need matting and framing and the other was painted onto wood so it can up as is. The remaining pieces are wood mounted mermaids and a starfish. I'm wobbling on the starfish as it's not a festival find but it most definitely goes with the water/ocean flow of the room. Of course, the full bath is also an ocean themed room but the blue is different and the feeling of the room is different. Still pondering that...

My bedroom has only had one piece of artwork up since I moved in. A naked lady painted from the back. I found another piece of another naked lady from the back and they are now sharing the hallway so the bedroom needs love. A lot of it. So I have a hanging LOVE piece. I'm not sure how it got there but the bedroom is going to the birds. Literally. I have a mix mash of festival 'Alice in Wonderland' pieces, Kelly Rae Roberts pieces, a couple of random pieces and now, birds. Lots of freakin' birds and I don't even like the suckers as pets. But I love to listen to them and I find pictures of them to be peaceful so there you go.

My craft room is also growing with art. One wall is nearly finished and I'm itching to put the first piece up on my accent wall. I'm growing more confident in my choices with each piece that goes up and even when things don't quite work out as expected, it's okay.

I don't know what my problem has been here. I've had no problems settling into other places. Maybe it's because I know in my heart of hearts that this is not my home; this isn't where I'm going to settle, but it's where I'm 'stuck' so to speak for the time being. Maybe that is why I've been hesitant to put down roots. Though this isn't permanent, I'm going to be here for at least another couple of years so I might as well get comfy.


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