Furniture

Michael What we are still having trouble with is finding suitable furniture for our apartment. Here in America, there are two styles: the rustic style with a 12 foot oak wall unit and leather couch, or things from some cheap junk brand. I tend to prefer the latter, whereas Angelika also likes to have nicer things around her. We are still living from day to day because we never know if we might suddenly have to leave in a hurry, and then we would have to ship all the stuff at great expense. Wait, I forgot one style: the $1000-cabinets-but-the-doors-don't-close-properly style, which is especially sold in trendy yuppie stores. So far, we haven't managed to buy a much-needed shelf -- but there is hope in sight: In the spring of 2000, a huge IKEA is supposed to open in Berkeley! Man, I can't wait.