I should probably share some updates now that we're in Philly. This is where I'll be typing from for the next year or so:
I haven't had a desk in so long, it's kind of nice. I got that pink chair at IKEA, where we've spent many hours and dollars, it's pretty fantastic. The table was there when we got here, so I decided to use it as a desk. I purchased the $5 cork board at Target and am successfully filling it up with silly shit. Canobie Lake Park map, narwhal picture from a box of tea, little pig pin from when I was 8, for example.
If you're wondering what the neighborhood looks like, you should probably just visit. But here's a view of the monolithic Catholic church and school at the end of our block as seen from our porch (that's right, we have a porch):
Things have been interesting so far. I've had a few run ins with local characters, the restaurants here are pretty good. There are a lot of Ethiopian places, which is interesting. There is a large African immigrant population in this area, but there are also a lot of students and families. Things are cheaper in this neck of the woods as opposed to the more bustling areas. I've driven across the city quite a few times to bring Nate to work, but I mostly stick to Market and Walnut. I'm excited to school to start, but also nervous. It will be good to have something to do during the day.
