The Apartment Etc.

So this is bare bones living. I’ve had brief doubts about being here for 4 months but it’s kinda of interesting. I’ve already noticed elements of frugality and behavior changes.

Cement floor. Ceiling fans. An AC unit in bedroom that is quite sufficient. In fact, the AC unit here and at the hotel were a bit too good. Sometimes too cool. I think the thermostats read high: for example, 78F is actually freezing. Maybe I’m getting used to the heat.

I took a 1 hour nap this afternoon with just the ceiling fan (no AC) and was actually fine. Admittedly the apt is on the east side which gets tons of breeze. It doesn’t get into the apt much tho.

This is the water heater for shower. Yes it’s an electric unit on the shower head. From a plug over the shower head. Ok!! (The booklet for room says “use with dry hands!” Ok!)

All rooms, hotel and this one, have water bottles. It’s about $1.50 for 5gallons, they deliver. 25c tip is appreciated.

Haven’t tested the gas stove or the Frig yet. Maybe later this week. I’m 6am-8pm tomorrow pretty much.

Took my laundry in tonight. About one load. 150 Lempira—->$6. NYC a little less…I don’t think it will be in dryer, prolly just hung out.

There was a rabbit outside when I left the apt this afternoon. I’m not talking about a wild rabbit. This was what appeared to me to be a fat, domesticated bunny that was just posted out in the yard. I won’t say there are a lot of feral cats, but there are some. I legit was worried that this was an escaped pet from a neighbor that was gonna get whacked!

There is an electric meter on the bedroom wall. Electricity is pre-pay and is probably gonna be between $2-6 per day depending on my AC use. They “say” that other electrical items don’t use much. I think I will run an experiment.

Bought groceries today. Here is an accounting> toothpaste, bar of soap, liter of Stoli, 2 cans chick peas, 2 cans chili, pound of rice, pound of whole wheat pasta, 2 huge grape fruit, 12 bananas, 2 huge cantaloupes.