User:DesireeMBrinson

BIO
My name is Desiree Brinson and I am a student at the Art Institute of Seattle enrolled in Graphic Design. I love my family more than life itself. I have always thought I would be a singer but it didn't work out! All in all, I am an artist and will spend the rest of my life doing it no matter what form it comes in....

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I decided to move out of my parents house initally; but after much thought about having a goal I probably would have never met, I decided to change my mind. I really think I should write a song and record it... Here we go!!!

Week 1

1)	Create a budget – outline the costs of having an apartment (i.e., rent, bills, cell phone costs, apartment rental applications etc.) 2)	Start looking for a job – check craigslist daily and create a list of places I would like to work and call them even if they aren’t hiring.

Week 2

1)	If I still haven’t obtained employment – find it. 2)	If I have employment look at the budget list I created and determine how much I can save each month.

Week 3

1)	Keep looking for employment (aggressively) if I still haven’t found it. 2)	Start researching different areas around Seattle and price the apartments that I would like to live in. 3)	Determine how much move in and cable/internet service set up will cost.

Week 4

1)	Keep looking for employment aggressively if still not obtained. 2)	Make a list of all the appliances/furniture I will need before I can move in. Determine how much money I can allocate towards the purchase of these items and start purchasing them as soon as I have the money.

Week 5

1)	Should definitely have employment now! If not, I have some explaining to do! 2)	Keep saving money and purchasing everything I will need staying within the budget. 3)	Check progress on how much money is saved and make sure to be on track – If I am not, figure out why and make adjustments.

Week 6

1)	Keep working and saving money. 2)	Continue to stay on budget. 3)	Spend more time checking out apartments and different areas – start checking them out in person.

Week 7

1)	Continue to stay on budget and save money continuously checking progress. 2)	Refer to list of things I need before moving in and check progress of this also.

Week 8

1)	Check out the apartments of the neighborhoods I have chosen and continue looking at them. 2)	Continue to save the money I need to move out and start services I will need. 3)	Continue purchasing the items I need staying on budget.

Week 9

1)	Continue saving the money I will need. 2)	Check credit score and make sure there are no problems that would keep me from renting. 3)	After looking at more apartments, fill out one or two applications, If I am not approved for any reason determine why and what can be done to make it happen Mom and Dad will cosign if necessary, so find out if this is an option and let parents know.

Week 10

1)	Choose apartments to look at and start filling out applications. 2)	Keep working and saving money.

Week 11

1)	Money should be saved and apartment applied for. Get accepted and move in!