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I have an apartment about the same size, and half of it is taken up with a bed! I love that yours rolls into the wall - that's so clever!
I also ADORE your teal kitchen. I kind of want to repaint mine now...

I love that this is such an authentic home! And I really like seeing other truly tiny apartments - mine is 275ft! I like that you didn't try to subdivide the space - it makes it seem bigger. All in all, this is a lovely, cozy home!

It is very difficult to rotate or flip a mattress by oneself. Just sayin'. I tried a few months ago and almost gave myself a concussion.

I've lived away from home for 7 years, and didn't get my current apartment a dustpan. I've lived here for 1.5 years, and still find myself using old pieces of junk mail to scoop up dirt and spilled pasta.

However, I have such a little kitchen that I skipped the broom/mop combo. Instead I got a wet/dry swiffer. Works pretty well, not nearly as messy as a bucket.

I still don't get the squeege. I've never used one, and never gotten shower mold. Who has time to squeege the shower, moreover?

This is perfect - my house got bad over last semester. I did a bunch of cleaning on Christmas Eve (weirdly enough) but have so much more work to do!

Yep. Even if it had preservatives. Because bread is so stinking expensive. And I always think "oh, I could eat some toast today. How easy would that be?" and then find my bread moldy. So disappointing.

A-freaking-dorable. Do you happen to want a roommate or a best friend? If not, might I steal your sofa? It would match my collection of orange armchairs...
Hoarder chic is the perfect description of your decorating style! This may be the most real, cheeriest house tour I've seen on AT. Many, many kudos.

One question, however: where did you get the fantastic lamp in the bedroom?

Point of clarity: rocks are made up of minerals - most of these items are minerals. Also, the best rocks are the ones you get for free. :)

I really like the coasters and wine stopper, though.

I can see the palette choices in the main picture. It's a well-decorated space, with a very tightly constrained color palette. I'm digging the rustic masculine look, and I'm very jealous of your coffee table.

Congratulations on going camping for the first time! I know the concept can be a little scary to people, so it's great that you're willing to give it a shot.

Frankly, for me, going off the grid means being out on a rocky dirt two track in the desert, far removed from cell service! I love taking pictures, but I frequently find it more relaxing to just disconnect completely.

Brrrr's comments on keeping your tech dry are very helpful, as are Jdad's comments. I would recommend skipping the lighter fluid, however, unless you are someplace with established fire rings and can safely make a fire. If there isn't an established fire ring, it's time to buck up and just use the camp stove, to avoid wildfires.

You also want to check in advance about the kind of fuel they permit - some campgrounds only allow charcoal fires.

Other things you want for car camping:
- A cooler (with ice)
- Some gallons of water (maybe 3)
- Stove/pot
- Utensils (don't forget those!)
- A bowl and a cup. One of each. Wash and repeat.
- A good map of the area you're in - preferably at a larger scale than a state-wide map
- A way to make morning coffee. And some liquor for evening coffee.
- Warm clothes, especially for sleeping - depending on the elevation of Marfa, it could be quite cold!
- A hat & sunscreen
- Some hiking boots or tennis shoes (in case you decide to do any short hikes. Plus, rattlesnakes.)
- Definitely a good sleeping bag! The rating on the bag lists the temperature at which you won't freeze to death - not the temperature you'll be comfortable at.
- An emergency foil blanket (aka: space blanket.) Good for emergencies - and for putting under your sleeping bag if you are cold.
- A tent
- EXTRA food
- Definitely a water purifier! Unless you're getting water from a spigot.
- A little bit of small rope/parachute cord - endlessly useful
- A decent knife - for camp cookery and the like
- A lantern is nice while car camping - makes your site so much more homey!
- Good wool socks! They are cushy on your feet, are warm when it's cold, are cool when it's warm, and don't start to smell until you've worn them, like, 4 times.
- Long johns, preferably wool.
- A first aid kid.
- A decent sleeping mat.
- Some sort of water repellent garment. You can always jump in your tent - provided it's already put up. And what if you're in the middle of dinner?
- Also, might I recommend some nice box wine? Beer is fun, but there is something so classy about sipping wine. Also, it's more appetizing when it's cold out.
- A dish towel, a scrubber, and some biodegradable soap.
- Some sort of goofy camp cooking equipment. There's a wide variety of Things on Sticks to Cook Things Over Fires. Camping alone can be kind of lonely in the evenings, so it's fun to have something ridiculous to try.
- A good book. Upload your photos, sure, but then turn off your laptop and enjoy the nature sounds! You won't really get a taste for camping if you're blogging. Plus, you can still read a book by a lantern/headlamp - if you have your screen up, I guarantee you'll be pelted by moths.
- Don't forget a pillow!

That's all I can think of, there's more good advice here: http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/camping.html

Have fun!