living criteria

• one bedroom plus space for work area (another room, an alcove of some sort, whatever)
• reliable high-speed internet service available (dsl preferred)
• close to grocery store/shopping
• close to metro red or gold line
• on-site laundry
• kitchen with ample counter space, gas range
• close to library
• close to good grocery store (something non-big-chain)
• close to gym
• directv-ready
• morning light
• hardwood floors
• private view
• good t-mobile gsm signal

i may keep adding things to the list, but these are the things that came to mind first. it is roughly prioritized.