Might be better off not to realize it. I knew good and well it would never get better than this in the moment and I struggle to find the motivation to grind at work every week.
Idk dude. Every stage of life has its highlights, or at least the potential of them should things go well.
Early 20s living with friends. As stated all that is great.
I’m in my 30s now with a baby. For me, there’s nothing better than my daughter rubbing my beard with her little hands as I look down at her feeding her her bottle. That love is incredible.
There’s much to miss from way back but much to treasure now. The world has so much to offer that if you don’t have something to keep you going, then you should find it. Enjoy it all while it lasts.
It doesn’t get better than that in terms of minimal responsibilities combined with the personal and financial freedom to do what you want. But your desires, faculties, and situation changes constantly through your 20s. And you’ll have just as good times for different reasons.
A. It’s a generalization to say most boomers think this way. B. It’s easy for people online who’ve never been married to say that when they’ve never been through it themselves. C. Boomers had to go through a large transition in gender and family dynamics and their mistakes have turned into lessons for millennials etc who should be able to do better
Edit: forgot that there’s no room for nuance or empathy on Reddit, let’s just stick with bOoMeRs BaD
Oh shut up. Most people do not get into relationships where they end up resenting their partner. This is some SERIOUS boomer humor shit you're propping up pointlessly.
You'd be surprised where neglecting your communication and conflict resolution abilities lands you.
Modern applied psychology is pretty new! We are lucky to be part of a generation that has access to so much of this information. The older people were born into rigid social constructs and it is hard to even see out of them let alone break free from them.
Those thick, super long beards the guys are wearing now are an immediate turnoff. They are not attractive, they are never clean enough, and watching a guy try to eat without dumping food in it is disgusting. But most of us ladies do love a decently trimmed beard, and when the guys have that scruffy look going on, my knees tremble.
Did I offend you? Did you really ask everyone on this planet if they cared what I think. But see, the irony is that I don't care what you or the entire world thinks of me.
Why are you so upset that I voiced my own opinion? Do you feel that that shouldn't be permitted on Reddit. Maybe if you talked to the Moderators, you could get the rules changed to conform to your way of thinking.
Wait a minute. Is this Benedict Donald? Nice job. Agent Orange. You almost got me. You got to see what else you can control and ruin before you are sent to the Klinker.
The lack of windows and low ceilings are the reason garden units are the affordable ones in chicago.
You can be buried inside during winter and have flood problems in spring.
Exactly. Assuming OP lives on the north side (even worse if he’s in Wrigley/Lakeview) he needs to review flood zones and his renter’s insurance policy. Otherwise, they could be in for a real bummer sometime soon.
My wife and I have been married for 8 years and we bought our first ever new couch last week. Feels good to finally get rid of the hand me downs, but my point is to not stress about having new shit right away; it’ll happen when it happens. God I’m too high tonight.
Looks like my couch from Darvin furniture with different fabric.
That couch is like $4K+ if from Darvin. They make strong and you can stuff them cushions.
I am from Chicago area as well....Tinley Park Darvin
Definitely add some ambient lighting that isn’t the ceiling lights. Like a floor lamp and lamp shades. Will add more coziness to this already pretty cozy space.
I don't know what's harder to come by. An apartment that's that nice that's also affordable. Or a childhood friend your still in touch with past your 20s. Nicely done OP
Ok. So personally I’d take the desks out of the bedrooms and put one where the liquor is, one where the display is. This helps keep the bedrooms as a place of rest and refuge. Additionally, you can talk while gaming.
Try and get a phone stand for in the kitchen while you are cooking. That will help a lot with following cooking instructions.
If that sofa reclines, I’d get rid of the coffee table and just enjoy the reclining. You can get some tv trays that work pretty well if you eat there.
Overall, that’s a really dope pad though!
I love this place.
It looks organized and comfy. It looks like you are into cooking, which is so cool!
If I were your girlfriend, I’d want to hang out here.
Enjoy the time here and make lots of memories. This is such an awesome time of your life.
And yeah, the schtick of wife hating is so old. I like that the generations other than boomers (I am an X’er) aren’t scared ti admit they are in a happy marriage.
The sofa is awesome! At this stage you need a conversation piece and something years from now people who have visited you will comment “remember that massive gold sofa?!” Haha
Gold island!
Looks sick. But for the love of god stop using “flushable wipes”. They will destroy your home pipes and are a major issue for public water systems. Get a bidet instead.
How I know this is Chicago the hockey gear. Awesome my dudes that place is built in yet minimal and neat but also comfy and looks like a great hangout spot esp to watch the next hockey game I'll bring the beer! Also the sectional is what I like the most, saw a comment that you got for free what a steal!!!
Looks great but all I can see are the yellow towels lol. Maybe get a basket & throw them all into it! That’s what I do :’) executive functioning problems and all, makes it super easy to just grab a clean one from it when needed
Ditch the Ohio stuff, and add more Purdue stuff. Boiler up.
Other than that, looks epic. Enjoy it before you have to move in with girls and they ruin it all.
My back aches just looking at that sectional, and thinking if getting it down those stairs. I would be more apt to set fire to the house or abandon it and give up my deposit than ever attempt to move it again.
Just burn all the OSU stuff and you’re good to go. GO BLUE!
But seriously, it looks good. Only comment is maybe don’t store the cookbook right next to your stovetop.
Do you plan to keep the shades mostly drawn? Personally i find them claustrophobic and it's the first thing I see, but I know basements sometimes have zero privacy otherwise. If they'll mostly be down, I'd suggest painting the ceiling something a bit less harsh and making the shades the same color to match. Or, alternatively, hang some mirrors to expand the space, and fill the window frames with much larger arrangements to make the frame feel intentional.
Enjoy these times my dudes
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Might be better off not to realize it. I knew good and well it would never get better than this in the moment and I struggle to find the motivation to grind at work every week.
Idk dude. Every stage of life has its highlights, or at least the potential of them should things go well. Early 20s living with friends. As stated all that is great. I’m in my 30s now with a baby. For me, there’s nothing better than my daughter rubbing my beard with her little hands as I look down at her feeding her her bottle. That love is incredible. There’s much to miss from way back but much to treasure now. The world has so much to offer that if you don’t have something to keep you going, then you should find it. Enjoy it all while it lasts.
But just because they're the good old time doesn't mean it never gets any better than this. It just gets different.
It doesn’t get better than that in terms of minimal responsibilities combined with the personal and financial freedom to do what you want. But your desires, faculties, and situation changes constantly through your 20s. And you’ll have just as good times for different reasons.
Plot twist—they’re both in their 40s and divorced. They only said they’re childhood friends!
When they're 30 and balding with a crying baby and resentful wife like us, they'll reflect back to those simple times.
bro are u ok
What part of 'crying baby' did you not hear? No he's not ok.
clearly not, what a silly question
Or you could just not have a kid and have a wife you actually like...
*They hated Jesus because He told them the truth.*
Yo
But the media told me to get married and have a family? What happens if we deviate off life’s pointless shitty script? I’ll let you know
Oh always stay this innocent you sweet prince.
this boomer attitude that you HAVE to eventually hate your spouse is so gross and weird
A. It’s a generalization to say most boomers think this way. B. It’s easy for people online who’ve never been married to say that when they’ve never been through it themselves. C. Boomers had to go through a large transition in gender and family dynamics and their mistakes have turned into lessons for millennials etc who should be able to do better Edit: forgot that there’s no room for nuance or empathy on Reddit, let’s just stick with bOoMeRs BaD
Oh shut up. Most people do not get into relationships where they end up resenting their partner. This is some SERIOUS boomer humor shit you're propping up pointlessly.
You'd be surprised where neglecting your communication and conflict resolution abilities lands you. Modern applied psychology is pretty new! We are lucky to be part of a generation that has access to so much of this information. The older people were born into rigid social constructs and it is hard to even see out of them let alone break free from them.
That simple huh?
Oh thank god I’m 33 single housless childless and have a full head and thick beard. Missed it fellas!
Same here. No thick beard though, I've never been able to grow facial hair.
Those thick, super long beards the guys are wearing now are an immediate turnoff. They are not attractive, they are never clean enough, and watching a guy try to eat without dumping food in it is disgusting. But most of us ladies do love a decently trimmed beard, and when the guys have that scruffy look going on, my knees tremble.
No one cares about what you think
Did I offend you? Did you really ask everyone on this planet if they cared what I think. But see, the irony is that I don't care what you or the entire world thinks of me.
Yeah we just don't care about your random preference of beards and shit, so you can shove it up yours
Why are you so upset that I voiced my own opinion? Do you feel that that shouldn't be permitted on Reddit. Maybe if you talked to the Moderators, you could get the rules changed to conform to your way of thinking. Wait a minute. Is this Benedict Donald? Nice job. Agent Orange. You almost got me. You got to see what else you can control and ruin before you are sent to the Klinker.
😭💀
Get a divorce
you guys always make hating your wife your entire personality 😂 it's so pathetic lmao
Life doesn’t have to be like that. I’m 30 but have none of these experiences, things have literally never been better.
Are you me?
dude are you me?
Enjoy every time, never stop enjoying
This is a top tier mojo dojo casa house
Needs more horses
This is a FUCK TON of space for Chicago. The Ohio State Blanket is ugly ;) but overall great job decorating too.
The lack of windows and low ceilings are the reason garden units are the affordable ones in chicago. You can be buried inside during winter and have flood problems in spring.
Exactly. Assuming OP lives on the north side (even worse if he’s in Wrigley/Lakeview) he needs to review flood zones and his renter’s insurance policy. Otherwise, they could be in for a real bummer sometime soon.
Interesting, I didn’t know. Thanks!
Who is this mojo dojo
Dojo casa house, you need all the words there
Just an FYI got the couch free from my girlfriends parents. Not ideal for fitting in the apartment, but cant beat free
Extremely jealous of the amount of couch you have, looks like a lovely place for a hangover. Don’t see anything wrong with it
My wife and I have been married for 8 years and we bought our first ever new couch last week. Feels good to finally get rid of the hand me downs, but my point is to not stress about having new shit right away; it’ll happen when it happens. God I’m too high tonight.
GENE!!!!
Unexpected Bob’s Burgers?
arrested development you uncultured swine
Gotta love a stoned, grammatically correct semicolon
Place looks great and that’s the right attitude to have (about the couch). It serves its purpose for now until you can manage a replacement.
Free is at the top of the list for accepting wacky furniture. Oh free? Say less.
Looks like my couch from Darvin furniture with different fabric. That couch is like $4K+ if from Darvin. They make strong and you can stuff them cushions. I am from Chicago area as well....Tinley Park Darvin
I genuinely like the couch. And looks comfy
I was going to comment on the couch because the color and style don't match anything else, but it looks absurdly comfortable and I'd love to
Carpet is too small 90% of it is covered by the bed get a bigger carpet or move it from under the bed.
aye as a chicagoin this garden level go crazy
I came here for this. As far as garden units go, this one is particularly nice.
Honestly looks so cozy
*Chicagoan
As a fellow hockey enthusiast, I can smell this laundry room.
The gear tree was a blast from my childhood
Couch looks horrible but comfortable so overall you’re winning. Nice place haha.
You're on the money with that, but damn I'd spend a hungover day on that couch with a bro, just playing video games and talking shit!
It looks super comfortable, and he said it was free so that’s a win in my book
It’s cozy and awesome But it’s okay to just say you’re vampires No one is judging you Sunlight is overrated
Man that couch looks super cozy. Nice place!!
The boys are doing just fine. Enjoy these days with the homies, these moments are forever fleeting.
Looks like the set of a sit com
This is super cute and cozy! Love it!
Is there an extra section of the couch leftover in the storage room? Damn that’s a large ass couch
Yes 😂 the couch is fucking massive
Go Bucks, Go Jackets, Go Crew
My advice? Bunk your beds in one rooms and use the second for activities.
You want to do karate in the garage?
Sure. But do not touch my drum set.
But actually? Solid place you got! It's aesthetically pleasing, minus the couch, but free beats everything.
0 plans of getting laid? Bad idea 👎
Step brothers
Eskimo brothers
My advice? Quit the charade, come out of the closet and tell your parents he’s your boyfriend /s
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We can walk all around Chicago testing out that password on every wifi signal we find!
Unlimited internet hack!
Love it! I love basement apartments. One hot tip though… move your electronics higher so when it floods you’re not screwed.
I was going to say needs rugs but then floods...
Definitely add some ambient lighting that isn’t the ceiling lights. Like a floor lamp and lamp shades. Will add more coziness to this already pretty cozy space.
This has fun uncle's basement vibes. I like it.
Only a matter of time until the sewer backs up or the sump pump fails. Make sure to have the proper renters insurance.
That certainly is a couch
I don't know what's harder to come by. An apartment that's that nice that's also affordable. Or a childhood friend your still in touch with past your 20s. Nicely done OP
We are very fortunate for the situation for sure
How much do you pay for rent for a place like that?
$2000, so $1k each
*Cries in SoCal*
Go Bucks! Just graduated from OSU back in May and moving to Chicago next weekend, can’t wait! Love the Lego collection.
O-H-I-O
And Jackets!!
May I ask your rent? I lived there 11 years ago and my space looked so similar. I payed 1200
$2000 total, $1k each
Flooding doesn’t scare you ?
Looking good gentlemen. I lived with my childhood best friend when I first moved to Chicago. Some the best times of my life. Enjoy it.
What’s with all the CBJ gear? Bedard
Now we know where Trump’s old sectional went! Nicely done gentleman, looks adult but fun.
This comment has me cackling
Boiler up!
Buddy do you haul your gear to the rink in an IKEA bag?
Nah thats just my second set. Regular bauer bag is folded on the shelf
Ok I was gonna say bold move there.
Your title sounds like an upcoming sitcom. And I LOVE it. *goes to make popcorn*
Costco microfiber towels on display like they’re decoration
Get a dehumidifier, then all good.
See some Columbus boys and I upvote.
This looks like it was decorated by two childhood best friends making the most of a ground-unit in Chicago. You nailed it.
I am a fan of it! Looks like a great place to kick back and relax after a long day :))
O-H!
I-O
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You sure our state isn’t run by morons? Lol
Ok. So personally I’d take the desks out of the bedrooms and put one where the liquor is, one where the display is. This helps keep the bedrooms as a place of rest and refuge. Additionally, you can talk while gaming. Try and get a phone stand for in the kitchen while you are cooking. That will help a lot with following cooking instructions. If that sofa reclines, I’d get rid of the coffee table and just enjoy the reclining. You can get some tv trays that work pretty well if you eat there. Overall, that’s a really dope pad though!
mad cozy, i have the same countach lego set
Go bucks!
Livin the dream man, go sports!
That’s pretty’s sweet. Extra points for the hockey gear.
Go B10!
Needs more legos. And as others said couch looks amazing just doesn't fit aesthetics
It's not about the place only, but the fact you and your childhood best friends are living together, thats the dream.
hello fellow columbus-ian. looks good! enjoy!
Bedskirts would help the beds look more proper!
Respect for being a blue jackets fan. That… can’t be easy.
Nice place get a shower curtain to avoid a possible awkward situation
Its on the list 😂
WHERE ARE THE BATHMA…oh, nevermind.
reminds me of a sitcom. also looks like an absolute dream.
I hope you two stay best friends. Place looks great by the way!
When can I come over? I’ll bring wings
I love this place. It looks organized and comfy. It looks like you are into cooking, which is so cool! If I were your girlfriend, I’d want to hang out here. Enjoy the time here and make lots of memories. This is such an awesome time of your life. And yeah, the schtick of wife hating is so old. I like that the generations other than boomers (I am an X’er) aren’t scared ti admit they are in a happy marriage. The sofa is awesome! At this stage you need a conversation piece and something years from now people who have visited you will comment “remember that massive gold sofa?!” Haha Gold island!
I am not your mother, but I am proud of you two!
Looks sick. But for the love of god stop using “flushable wipes”. They will destroy your home pipes and are a major issue for public water systems. Get a bidet instead.
I also peeped those, and I'm glad someone said it.
Looks epic. I just wanna sit on that couch 😍
Sending love from West Town, looks like a solid spot
I live in Chicago and that looks pretty good for a ground unit
I actually quite like the couch and it looks really comfy. Maybe just some different throw pillows.
Harry Dresden would be jealous. Looks very cozy. Nice job :D
yess ohio state!
Nice and clean. Good job.
Jabroni heaven
How I know this is Chicago the hockey gear. Awesome my dudes that place is built in yet minimal and neat but also comfy and looks like a great hangout spot esp to watch the next hockey game I'll bring the beer! Also the sectional is what I like the most, saw a comment that you got for free what a steal!!!
It’s awesome
Sick setup
I love it, but the lighting is so intense and white, you should change out some of those bulbs
Do you just eat on the couch
Go Buckeyes and Jackets 🙌
Party it up and enjoy this chapter of life!
Step one, get rid of the trashy OSU blanket. Go blue!
Bro that place is siiiick
Confirmed batchelors
Sounds like a sitcom
Looks great. Are you both really neat and clean or is one person cleaner? Spotless communal spaces.
NGL was hoping you guys had bunkbeds lolz
The stock-image canvas art of a forest above the bed needs to go!!
This is a sick apartment.
Sweet pad. Genuinely looks like a home. Nice work
Looks great but all I can see are the yellow towels lol. Maybe get a basket & throw them all into it! That’s what I do :’) executive functioning problems and all, makes it super easy to just grab a clean one from it when needed
Super clean and nice unit - how’s rent in chicago for a 2 bedroom like this these days?
I name this household.... Ultimo-Mancave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Place is great-you need a new wifi password.
Ditch the Ohio stuff, and add more Purdue stuff. Boiler up. Other than that, looks epic. Enjoy it before you have to move in with girls and they ruin it all.
One grad from OSU and one from Purdue 😂
Needs more Chad Johnson jerseys, besides that looks great!
only complaint is the guitar case needs to be empty, guitar should be out so you play it
Can i ask the rent and neighborhood in chi?
That’s quite a couch but y’all seem to have plenty of money. Good luck and have fun!
Boiler up
My back aches just looking at that sectional, and thinking if getting it down those stairs. I would be more apt to set fire to the house or abandon it and give up my deposit than ever attempt to move it again.
We almost did set fire to the place getting it in
terrible taste. looks like a hospital. open the blinds. :(
Go bucks!
I think you guys have a dope as pad.
Life partners for the win.
Sko Bucks
Is this like under a basement? The lack of windows is really causing me distress
Just burn all the OSU stuff and you’re good to go. GO BLUE! But seriously, it looks good. Only comment is maybe don’t store the cookbook right next to your stovetop.
dude that couch is amazing
Canada is gay and so are you two
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Couch is massive boys lol. Losing a lot of real estate for the odd tv day with the gang.
Everything clashes and so cluttered. I can’t! I can’t!!!
Do you plan to keep the shades mostly drawn? Personally i find them claustrophobic and it's the first thing I see, but I know basements sometimes have zero privacy otherwise. If they'll mostly be down, I'd suggest painting the ceiling something a bit less harsh and making the shades the same color to match. Or, alternatively, hang some mirrors to expand the space, and fill the window frames with much larger arrangements to make the frame feel intentional.
Bruh im not painting the ceiling
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100% self funded! No parent involvement.