my studio

Here, at long last, are some pics of my new digs—third batch of pics out of four. Now that you've had the grand tour of my previous apartment, you'll immediately notice, and appreciate, the difference in size between that domicile and this one. I'm a calm, sedentary type of person, so the lack of physical space doesn't leave me claustrophobic, but the memory of all that breathing room in Front Royal, Virginia, does affect my attitude toward this new place. I'll give my studio this: it cleans up nicely. This building, comically named Healing Town despite being only a single building, is in a neighborhood that's still under construction (as you'll see in the next group of photos). This really is a brand-spanking-new neighborhood, and as advertised, it's only a few minutes' sweaty walk from the CUD campus's rear entrance.

There are only eleven photos in this batch, and that makes for a very brief tour. Let's begin at the beginning, then, shall we?

The minuscule "anteroom," with just enough room for one person to remove his shoes:


The same view, but with the kudujang (shoe shelf) closet open:


Here's a wide view of the main living space, including a glimpse of the kitchen and bathroom. Note the bed with no bedding. I've been using a laundry bag stuffed with clothing as a pillow:


A shot of the kitchenette/laundry from just outside its sliding-door entrance:


Another shot of the kitchen, this time showing the fridge and microwave, both of which are humming away and functioning nicely (well, OK, only the fridge is humming):


A shot of the bathroom:


Another shot of the bathroom, which unifies toilet, sink, and shower:


The bathroom's floor dries remarkably quickly despite the humidity. That's a plus.

A final view of the bathroom:


A second view of the main living space, this time from a kitchenette vantage:


And now, the cute little space that Koreans call a "veranda":


The veranda again:


And that's really it. Not much more to reveal than what I've shown you. Hope this group of pics gives you some ambient sense of my new digs. I'd say "Come visit sometime," but as you can see, space is mighty tight, and I doubt I'll be entertaining guests for the next few months, anyway—not until I've gotten my place furnished a little bit better.



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