college living

So today we spent our Saturday exploring various apartments in Columbia, Missouri. Since classes start for Dan on Monday, he figured he'd better get on finding a place...:) Wow, we've either been out of college too long or are just getting old. All the places we looked at today were these exciting, college living apartment complexes that come furnished, you pay an individual lease for your own room and then share the kitchen, living, etc. with 1, 2 or 3 other people. This is a new concept for me and one that Kirksville has yet to catch on to. Basically it's like a bigger, better dorm. You are surrounded by college students. These places come fully furnished and with amentities such as these: resident lounge, computer labs. free scanning, copying and printing, game room, billiards, ping pong, and air hockey, bbq grills, 24 hour fitness center(one dan looked at was voted BEST private gym in Columbia...whoa), free tanning(i am not kidding), indoor b-ball court, pool plaza, heated outdoor jacuzzi, and free DVD rental. This is only the beginning. Each bungalow is equipped with a 36 inch screen tv, full kitchen with built in microwave and dishwasher. They also pay for extended cable packages, internet, phone, and water and sewere. You are only responsible for electricity. They also provide a washer and dryer in the apartment. seriously, it's crazy. We pulled up to one of these places and we could hear the music playing from the parking lot. They were having a pool party and what looked like lots of younger kids running around. we realized it was a back to school party and the younger looking kids running around were actually college students!!!!

I don't know about all of this. It could prove to be a very interesting experience for all.. Plus! they don't allow any pets on the premises! so what the heck will i do with little tozer when i come to visit for a weekend?!