My ass can finally rejoice šš¤©
I've lived in my current apartment since October 2019. I love being downtown and within close distance to pretty much everything, but my place is kind of small. I have everything I need, but space can sometimes be an issue. It was due to this reason that I refrained from bringing a couch in here up until now. I have relied on chairs, lots of chairs. I have about 5 chairs around my apartment, some more comfortable than others. I have even more chairs up in storage, but there has not been a couch in my possession for many years.
I'm very happy to say that the days of me not having a couch are finally over. My mom is a member of Wayfair's Tried & True program. This allows her to receive two free items each month in exchange for an honest review of the product. She has gotten me a lot of great things in the past such as a computer desk, tv stand, several chairs, and more. This month my mom managed to score the biggest win yet. She got me a brand new couch and it is absolutely perfect for my small living room.
The exact couch that I got can be found at this link. I went with the Gray Velvet color and I love the gold legs. It retails for $640, but we got it for free! The only thing my mom will have to do is list all of this free stuff on her taxes at the end of the year, but it always ends up being many miles cheaper than paying for the furniture outright.
The only negative thing about getting all of this stuff from Wayfair is the building process. Putting these pieces together is sometimes easy and other times very tasking. My dad delivered this one to me last night and I assured him I could build it solo. It very likely could have been considered a two-person job and I didn't have anyone to help. I got creative and used the box that it came in as a prop to get certain pieces at the height needed for me to be able to screw in everything. I won't say it was easy, I was definitely pouring the sweat. However, I did manage to finish it in under 2 hours.
Shoutout to my mom and dad for being the best parents and always believing in me!
It took us a while, but the couch certainly was not the most difficult thing I have had to put together. My tv stand takes that record for certain, damn was that one major pain. Also, my gaming chair was a pretty big pain too. I'm always so relieved once the setup is finished and I can start enjoying my new furniture.
Now for a brief review of the couch. Is this couch comfortable? Hell yes, it is! This thing is so soft, the velvet texture is something I very much love sitting/laying on. I immediately felt right at home on this couch. I won't claim that it is the most comfortable couch in existence, but it certainly suits my needs.
All-in-all I am very pleased with this couch and amazed that my mom somehow managed to snag it. The items are always first come first serve and the most expensive things (like couches) always go fast. That means she was scouring the app right as they added the couch to the program. Thanks for being on it mom and thank you so much for always thinking of me.
@flowerbaby is just excited as I am about this couch. She's been begging me to get a couch for multiple years now. In the past, we have always been stuck sitting in separate chairs when watching a movie or tv on my nice tv, which is in the living room. This means we can finally cuddle up together and both be cozy. This is perhaps the best part about finally having a couch. It will also be nice to chill on the couch by myself as it will be my new gaming sofa.
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Hey bro, such a cool space!, I used to have a sofa like that in my last apartament. I wanted to start a podcast called "El SofĆ”" with my girlfriend, but she is so shy, hahaha. Enjoy it, it seems very comfortable to watch series and movies with your girlfriend.
Off-topic:
I wanted to ask you, which are your expectations about The House of Dragons and The Lord of The Rings?
Thatās a great name for a podcast!
My girlfriend is shy too, the one time I forced her to do her Introduce Yourself video back when we first met, was also the last time I think sheās been in a video and actually said something.
House of the Dragon I expect to be really good, but Iām not sure it will ever be able to top the original Game of Thrones. I loved episode 1 of HOTD and Iām hyped for episode 2.
As for Lord of the Rings, I really donāt have any certain expectations. I have a feeling itāll end up being really good, perhaps even more enjoyable than the movies for some people. Iām one of the people who hasnāt watched all of the original films yet, only the first 2. I donāt plan on doing it either. I will watch the show though.
Iām a truly lover of Lotr, the book was one of my first readings when I was a teenager. And I saw the movies many times. Iām in hype for the show but being careful to donāt be disappointed, Iām taken it easy, not like a toxic Tolkien lover, I know I will enjoy it. With the HOTD I didnāt seen the first chapter properly, because we have my girlfriend family visiting us and I want to sit with calm and a couple of beers and watch it with her. You can imagine how much spoiled I am š
I will watch the introducing video of your girlfriend, give my regards to her š«¶
Super cool bro, that couch is nice! Very fitting for you and your girlfriend. I admire how you talk about this achievement in such a humble way while honoring your parents support for you along the way.
You're a shining example of what hard work and persistence achieves, you maintain gratitude for what you have and make sacrifice where necessary.
Brighter future's are built with a mind like yours.
Keep on being awesome.
Thanks a lot dude! I have nothing but gratitude for stuff like this. Especially when it comes to my parentsā¦ if they hadnāt been so kind my whole life, Iād probably be a total wreck and lost certainly an arrogant asshole. Luckily that wasnāt the case and I feel like a pretty decent human being these days.
Very nice couch! I'm really digging that little work desk on the end. I need to look into one of those for my couch! Looks much more comfortable than a laptop on the lap!
I love that stand so much. You'd probably like it even more if you could see the details of the glass. I'll show you
I got it on clearance for like $20 several years ago.
Oh wow. This is amazing. You just reminded me that I do not have a couch. I guess I have to wait around for luck like this ... Hehehe.
Congrats to mom for winning this. Congrats to you for finally having a couch and of course, well done for putting it together. Again, congrats to flowerbaby, you guys can now enjoy the coziness together.
Thanks for sharing.
I truly did get lucky getting this for free. I mean itās a brand new couch. I will get to break it in myself and I donāt have to worry about it smelling like somebodyās animals or smoke.
I will say I managed just fine without a couch, but now that I have one itād be very hard to give it up.
I agree. You truly have nothing to worry about.
Hahaha. I completely understand.
Congratulations, once again.
who doesnt love free stuff eheheh and it looks great there :D Now dont sit there too often or you will gain some extra kilos. I havent had one for many years when living in shared houses.. now I have one since november... and it is dangerous... I am not the skinny legend I was anymore... 80% of my clothes dont fit! LOL
Youāre right about that, Iāve I sit there too much I would get too heavy, hell I might even break it if I got hit enough š¤£š never happening though, I promise. Although I did just have to switch from smalls/medium to large/extra large. Plus my waist was always under 30 and now itās 33 or 34. I feel like Iām at my ideal size finally. Nothing wrong with a little bit of fat, will keep you alive in instances when there is no food (hopefully that never happens of course).
we are just getting into our extra juicy adult size form LOLOLOL
Hey! Cool couch and also a very cool setup. I like the decoration. My place of work could use something like that, it's kinda empty. Maybe soon, I can do something cool too.
Thanks bro! Iām pleased with it and feel very comfortable in every part of my little place. I still feel like my space is empty compared to most homes, but thatās how I like it. Having too much stuff just makes a space feel overwhelming at times. Plus this way itās way easier to clean everything when there isnāt as much stuff all over the floor.
That's super cool, you got that couch for free, thanks to your mom!!
Looks awesome in that corner š
Itās a good thing she decided to start ordering so much from Wayfair to remodel her home. That is how she gained access to the program.
Yeah, a good choice she did and great opportunity now when she has that access to that program š
Woohoo...I see many great movies in your future. It truly is much nicer to sit together with your love while watching movies. It's a great looking piece of furniture, now go make some popcorn lol
That is especially true since I purchased a new tv not too long ago. Now I have a proper place to sit in front of it. Sitting in opposite chairs just didn't feel right, but we made it work for the longest time.
Now that's what I'd call "making bank"! It's another word in Dutch for couch/sofa xD
That's awesome! I will have to remember that saying, as I hadn't heard it put that way until now.
Hehe, well, it isn't an official saying. Just me being goofy and creative with words :P
Itās official to me now š
comfort above all friend and well done that I quickly assembled it in just 2 hours plus getting free stuff that costs a few hundred dollars on the market is great. It certainly looks very comfortable
Iām sitting in it right now and it certainly is comfortable. It feels even better since I know I was the one that put it together.
I already believe it since the things that we have the most appreciation for are those that we in one way or another have worked to obtain
This must be fun.
There is this homely feeling that a couch gives to a home.
I don't have a couch for now but I intend to get an ergonomic chair first and then a couch to follow
I can imagine the first movie you will be seeing with @flowerbaby on the couch.
Enjoy your couch bro
I still have a couple of really nice chairs here. My computer chair and my gaming chair. I just am glad to finally have the option of a couch now too. Itās been too long.
The quality, durability and looks - of your couch are super awesome. š
Love the stylish pose in your couch š it looks so nice and comfortable.
It seems to be made pretty nice and definitely feels sturdy. I really love the look of it too.
That's a nice couch you got manš, I believe it's worth the sweat.
Thanks! I am pleased with it, despite struggling to put it together by myself. I really did a lot better than I initially expected though.
that's a lot better than all of the free sofas I have ever been a part of. well done
Most free sofas are used. I got one of the rare NEW free couches. Only bad part was the build, but even that is so rewarding to look back on now.
Congrats it looks really nice and throughly yeah your ass can finally rejoice š¤£š¤£
I think @flowerbaby's ass will be even more excited than mine! She will get to try the new couch out tonight.
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Your mum is an absolute champ
Congratulations man! The sofa looks very comfortable. DIY products like this can sometimes be a problem. I remember I couldn't put together a bookcase I bought. I'm happy for you, enjoy the comfort!
We were able to enjoy it together for the first time last night. I love it!
šŖšš¤ great addition to the room! and to ur butt too! :P
putting it together is part of the fun!
That is a sweet deal.. stuff for free, just have to review it..
My butt and apartment both are happy. I used to hate building things, but it is not too bad now that I've put together several things from Wayfair.
It is a nice couch, the color is perfect grey is my favorite color, it just fits in perfectly.
It is very nice to see parents help their children once in a while $642 in my currency is very big money, very big money.
Then you are leaving A bachelor's life you don't want to buy the couch Mummy is planning.
It is very beautiful and ok than the previous Chairs.
I love the color as well. I was almost tempted to get black but the grey just looked better to me. The couch was surely a great gift, I don't think I ever would have paid $600+ for it.
$600 it a very big money, in my country you can get the set of chair for that amount, the average set not the most fancy and the luxurious once.
It was overpriced, but luckily we didnāt have to pay š¤
The new couchs look great. Your mother's behavior seems to have made you very happy :)
Thanks bro! Yes, my mom really is the best!
you are welcome bro š„³
Friend @daltono , a great gift like that from your mom, it's the best, even if there isn't much space, it was well received, it comes from our mother. I congratulate you, and I think it will be the beginning of gifts. Hugs from Venezuela.
I'm so thankful she gifted me this, but even happier that she received it as one of her two monthly free items.
How well I hope you enjoy the gifts from your mother. Greetings. Successes
It's compactible and just soft as you said.. I like the cuddle and cozy part lolš enjoyā¤ļø
I love it!
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Beautiful couch you've got there. Super cool. Congratulations to your mum for wining this. You've sure got the best mum
I really do have one of the best moms around. No denying it.