Allston, Ma

it took awhile, but the 6 garbage bags i had spilling out of my closet are finally gone. everything seems to be in its place.
just maybe 2 more quick trips to the supermarket & i'll be as settled as anyone can be after an out of state move.

i'm going to skip over the emotional breakdown i almost had when i got lost on my way home from trader joe's with 2 bags of groceries.
why is it impossible to pick up a cab on the street here?
fortunately, i just did what any rational person would do & reverse my direction. my phone's gps was just trying to mess with me i guess...

i digress.

there is a branch of the public library right across the street from me. i woke up this morning afternoon looking most forward to running over there & signing up for a library card. i can't wait!

i've been doing a lot of walk around - which has been difficult in this 92+ degree weather but today is a nicer day & i have a few more things to pick up at the supermarket.

its amazing how much space one can get for such a low cost when you're outside of new york city.
i feel like any day now someone is gonna tell me that i owe 3x the amount of what we're actually being charged for this place. its amazing.

walk in closet? yes...i could live in there if i wanted to. i've already considered turning it into a safe room.

being within walking distance of harvard is pretty cool. lots to do & see over in that area...theres an urban outfitters! & tons of food. shopping & food are 2 of my favorite things.

hmmm what else?

and in the other direction? over on harvard ave? theres a buffalo exchange & more food! food & thrift shopping are 2 of my favorite thingsssss

so far i've been asked a lot if im liking it so far...its kind of too early to tell. i kinda still just feel like im visiting. i'm starting work tomorrow & school in a month so that will make all the difference.

all i can say so far is that i'm definitely not in jamaica, queens anymore...

oh!
&!
i had a sushi roll called the "green monster" yesterday & i wanted to hate it, but i couldn't...it was too good. i'll just have to rename it something yankees related ; )

a presto!

r.