I got the Keyes...

Well, today was finally the day that I was going to sign the Lease. For that to happen I had to leave work early, since the appointment was at 4 pm. I left at 3 pm what would have given me enought time to get to Vienna's 1st District, where the branch office to the company managing the building is located. But we all know that things quite often don't work the way as you plan them. And this was just another example. The bus that I had to catch in order to make my appointment didn't come. That's not the firsts time that happens with that particular bus line. So I called a cab instead. I knew that way I would make the appointment, but it would cost me about 20 bucks. But, that's just one of those things that you just have to do. Luckily the cab arrived within 3 minutes and I did make it to my appointment with about 10 minutes to spare. I signed the lease and the addendum allowing me to have dogs at the apartment was part of the Lease. I paid the real estates agent's comission and then I headed with a representative of the company managing the building over for a walk -trough. Everything was as it's supposed to be and as I remembered it. The only thing that hasn't been dealt with is the heater and they've already set up an appointment to have that fixed without costing me a single dime. I don't have to take care of the utilities as that will be done as well by the company managing the apartment. The only thing left to do is for me to switch over my internet provider to the new place and yes the most important thing is to pull off the move.
Still, the new place feels a little smaller as my current one, although they have the same size. But the setup of the nex place just works way better for my current lifestyle. And a big plus is the outdoor living space. OK, it really doesn't have any view but a patio is definitely a plus in my book.
On my way home I called the moving company and booked the moving team for September 16th. Since I don't have any plans of moving a 200 lb washer by myself. And since the offer a fixed rate I had them move the rest of the furniture and the boxes as well. I will be packing all my stuff, but I won't be carrying it down 4 flights of stairs.