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Young House Love » Random » What A Catch

| By John Petersik | August 26, 2008 | 7 Comments

What A Catch

This is where I lived when Sherry and I first started dating. Clearly, it was my wonderful design sense that won her over (that or the fact that she knew there was PLENTY of room for improvement).

Johns Lic Room

Yep, I was the proud renter of a futon in the corner of a living room. Thus is the life of a poor, just-out-of-college guy trying to make it in New York City. I shared this one-bedroom apartment in Long Island City, Queens with two other guys (one got the bedroom, the other shared the living room with me).

In my defense, I only lived there for two months while I waited for my friends’ lease to end so we could all move to the Upper West Side together (where I would have my own room, thank you very much). It was mere coincidence that I wooed Sherry during my brief stay here… I think… I hope…

Oh, and I should note that this was the amazing view from our living room. It made sleeping with my clothes above my head slightly more bearable.

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  1. Avatar for LaurLaur says

    August 26, 2008 at 12:56 pm

    that’s a view worth sleeping on a futon for.

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  2. Avatar for ShainaShaina says

    August 26, 2008 at 1:25 pm

    A-I’m amazed you had so few clothes.

    B-I love the picture above the futon, was it yours or did it come with the place?

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  3. Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

    August 26, 2008 at 2:55 pm

    Glad you saw my logic, Laur.

    Shaina:
    A – those were all the clothes I could afford! :)
    B – the painting above my futon was my roommate’s. It’s actually a painting his dad did (I think from a photo). It was amazingly detailed.

    You guys are starting to sound like you’re a little jealous of my little slice of NYC. Please don’t be. :)

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  4. Avatar for JenniferJennifer says

    August 26, 2008 at 9:51 pm

    now let’s see sherry’s digs in NYC…i want to see how far she’s come as well. i cringe when i think about my first apartment!!

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  5. Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

    August 26, 2008 at 11:28 pm

    Jennifer,

    Your wish is our command. Stay tuned…

    xoxo,
    Sherry (& her futon sleeping hubby)

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  6. Avatar for JennJenn says

    March 8, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    OMG! looking through archives (I’m very bored at work- don’t tell my boss) This floor is super similar to what you have in your current living room! I am a firm believer that things in life come full circle.. talk about a major coincidence!

    Jenn

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      March 8, 2013 at 3:43 pm

      Hahahahahaha, no way! It’s true! That’s hilarious. Can’t wait to show John.

      xo
      s

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