Archive for November, 2009
I’ve never been one to spend money on furniture, and honestly find most of it superfluous. My room is always fairly bare expect for a bed and perhaps a small dresser or bookcase. I could never understand why people felt it necessary to spend thousands of dollars on lavish furnishings.
When I moved into my latest house with five other roommates, I soon found the benefits of having furniture. While I wasn’t ready to spend thousands, I found how simple pieces of furniture, such as entertainment consoles, can help keep a room clean and organized. I have embraced the idea of pragmatic furniture, but am still sure to shop around for the best deal.
When I was growing up, I always dreamed of having a bunk bed in my room. Not that I had to share my living space with any siblings or family members, but I just thought that it would be fun to sleep on a top bunk. When I went to summer camp I was always the first one to claim the top bunk for myself.
One summer, however, I went to military camp and my affinity for the top bunk soon subsided. Every morning we were forced to meticulously make our beds before an inspector would measure our folds, making sure they were precise down to the inch. I quickly learned that the bed making process wasn’t easy for the guy on top, and did some negotiating to procure a more accessible bunk.