Monday, November 24, 2008

You Lie Like A Rug

As I’ve mentioned before I have hardwood floors all through my apartment.  When I first got here I bought a rug from IKEA so that I could protect the floors from the inevitable sloppy food and spilled drinks.  Needless to say that after a year of being here the thing was as filthy as the piece of carpet in the garage of a frat house where they do the keg stands. 

Last Thursday I left a note for my ayi to get the thing cleaned.  She obviously called some kind of cleaner because I came home today and there it was, looking like it did the day I bought it.  I’m sure many of you have had rugs cleaned before.  What did it cost?  Remember this is for pickup, cleaning, and delivery.

Cost to me: ¥136.  In dollars that’s $19.91.