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The Simple Joys of our Italian Flat

the simple joys of our Italian flat in Rome: terrace mornings, stovetop cappuccinos, a well-equipped Italian kitchen, and our lovely landlady.
The Simple Joys of our Italian Flat
  1. the small table in the terrace in the morning where I don't get hit by the sun until 2pm
  2. how satisfying it is to empty these water jugs after the airconditioner fills it up
  3. how easy it is to use the dishwasher, and cleans everything after 30 minutes
  4. the Nespresso machine and how the small milk pan was readily available, knowing how I like to make my cappuccino from the stove
  5. the tiny ledge beside the terrace, that opens a window to the kitchen
  6. how everything that you need for fixing and cleaning is just here
  7. how everything you need to clean is just here
  8. the amazing toilet paper that seemed infinite (seems like 1 roll can last 1 week vs 1 day with Asian rolls)
  9. the big enough drying rack where it can carry 3 sets of wash load (small loads)
  10. the delicate baby-friendly detergent that's available for you to use
  11. how clean our trash cans are, and I don't ever have to worry about cockroaches
  12. the tiny clock that ticks silently at night
  13. the water boiler to make my morning tea
  14. the big enough pantry counter to prepare my supplements in the morning
  15. the ice cube tray inside the freezer (so I never need to buy ice anymore)
  16. the big expandable working table where I sit for hours
  17. the small walk in closet where i can put all my supplements, luggage, food
  18. how everything has its own place in the kitchen
  19. tens of pots and pans in all sizes that's readily available and I don't have to buy for a short stint
  20. the gas stove, it being powered by gas and not induction
  21. the easy to use oven where I can bake my pizza, and the pans that came along with it
  22. the heated water
  23. the big enough shower area
  24. the Samsung washing machine that sings when it finishes washing
  25. the homey couch
  26. Netflix on the TV
  27. the blinders that are
  28. how the one bedroom door opens to the terrace and the living area opens to the terrace
  29. the small table that greets me when I come home
  30. the cute old-school elevator
  31. the small platform in between the room and living room, which also elevates the kitchen
  32. the functional ledge on the bed side table where I can easily put my laptop at night
  33. the big sink in the bathroom
  34. the gigantic chopping board where I don't run out of space
  35. how the metro line A is just few meters away
  36. how an unlimited commute pass is just 35 euros per calendar month
  37. how the Vatican is just 20 minutes away and can easily be a jogging path
  38. how there are dozens of groceries nearby especially Conad and Penny
  39. how we are surrounded by butcher shops, DHL and amazon pick up stations
  40. best of all, our cute land lady Luciana who responds very fast and is very accommodating about everything

Decided to compile images here instead to preserve my listing format