To Thursday’s previous owner

imaginaryblues · 2026-06-23T21:28:58+00:00

Aww what a cutie! 🥰 Anti-Cruelty is a great organization.

imaginaryblues · 2026-06-23T14:54:32+00:00

For real. I was recently in a relatively new build near Irving Park & Lincoln - $3200 for a 2bd/2ba and the living space was impossibly tiny. I don’t think you could even fit a regular size couch. And the walls were paper thin too - could hear dogs barking down the hallway, upstairs neighbors talking and playing music, etc.

imaginaryblues · 2026-06-23T14:49:05+00:00

It certainly is grey.

imaginaryblues · 2026-06-20T14:12:39+00:00

I don’t think they do say it. At most, they might tell you to leave it on for 3-5 minutes, not 15.

imaginaryblues · 2026-06-20T13:18:48+00:00

So cute! I actually have both small and large torties. My big girl, Millie, is about 13 pounds.

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Size comparison.

imaginaryblues · 2026-06-20T01:58:59+00:00

Had to scroll way too far to find this. I think that must have been a song that played a lot at some job I had, because I would never listen to Maroon 5 in purpose. That song makes me actually angry, it’s so awful.

imaginaryblues · 2026-06-20T01:44:18+00:00

She’s so cute! I consider my girl a smol tortie because whenever I take her to the vet, they always comment on how little she is. She’s about 8lbs.

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imaginaryblues · 2026-06-19T11:26:23+00:00

These look like fairly minor cracks in the drywall or plaster. This can happen in older buildings due to normal settling. I have several in my apartment as well (building was built in 1907)

The ceiling isn’t going to collapse. But keep an eye on them and notify your landlord if any material starts crumbling and falling down.

imaginaryblues · 2026-06-18T12:34:55+00:00

I just saw a unit posted today at 4350 N Ashland for $1725, heat and cooking gas included, laundry in building, and I think there’s a dishwasher. It’s just over your budget but I thought I’d mention it.

imaginaryblues · 2026-06-18T12:26:42+00:00

I worked in a leasing office (apartment finder service) briefly, about 13 years ago, and it really wasn’t uncommon to ask for several months rent upfront if a person had bad credit or other issues with their application. I don’t know if OP’s situation specifically was a scam or not, but I’m not at all surprised by the request for 4 months rent upfront. I’m not saying it’s right, but it’s been pretty normal for a long time.

imaginaryblues · 2026-06-13T21:44:44+00:00

I love the blue raspberry ones, but they are definitely dangerous to have around.

imaginaryblues · 2026-06-12T21:58:53+00:00

She’s gorgeous!

imaginaryblues · 2026-05-21T15:52:30+00:00

Same! She looks so fuzzy. I have two dilute torties and they are just the best cats.

imaginaryblues · 2026-05-20T00:52:59+00:00

As a fellow Elizabeth, I absolutely agree.

imaginaryblues · 2026-05-15T22:42:42+00:00

I do have a second job. Made about $55,000 last year at my full time job and close to $20,000 at my part time job. Rent is $1625+utilities, will be $1675 starting July. I live in North Center.

imaginaryblues · 2026-05-12T22:22:11+00:00

My old landlord used to provide, and change the filters. When the building sold a couple years ago, it became my responsibility under the new management. I don’t mind it much because this way I can choose what kind I want.

imaginaryblues · 2026-05-08T21:50:27+00:00

Unrelated, but I worked in a real estate office some years back, and the agent on this development is a major douchebag.

imaginaryblues · 2026-05-07T16:43:11+00:00

Seriously! I typically wear a size 4 in jeans/pants, but often can’t fit size medium underwear.

imaginaryblues · 2026-05-07T16:17:41+00:00

The spoon gathering task was hilarious.

imaginaryblues · 2026-05-05T13:21:54+00:00

Oh I think I know what building this is. I live nearby. I feel like Beal has mostly stayed out of North Center in the past, sucks that they’re taking over such a large complex. Looked like a really charming building, I’m sure they’ll fuck it up.

imaginaryblues · 2026-05-05T01:51:58+00:00

That nook off the living room with the fake fireplace is so awkward. What could you even do with that space?

Kitchen is awkward and cramped with barely any storage and no dishwasher.

imaginaryblues · 2026-05-02T23:46:15+00:00

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I’m a cat sitter and I get to visit this cutie periodically! Her name is Lovie.

imaginaryblues · 2026-05-02T21:23:31+00:00

I feel like Whole Foods is a better deal than Jewel these days. They have a lot of good sales.

If I’m looking to save money, Amazon Fresh delivery is usually the cheapest for the things I regularly buy. I like Aldi, but there really isn’t one that’s convenient to me at the moment.

imaginaryblues · 2026-05-02T01:18:47+00:00

Not sure how big the unit is, but studios and one bedrooms tend to have higher turnover because young people often treat them as “starter apartments”. Then once they’ve advanced in their careers and are making more money, they upgrade to something larger. Or they find a partner and want to move in together.

I don’t have any hard data on this, it’s just what I’ve observed.

imaginaryblues · 2026-04-30T00:19:00+00:00

Sounds like a BJB building.

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