14.3.09
Man, yesterday was a hard day.
I went into town and managed to get lost at least 8 times. I still do not understand the grid system of NYC and the West Village is so confusing because it is only road names with no numbers.
Yesterday, I went to sample a couple classes at school, then went and saw a couple flats in the Chelsea area. From there, I tried to get to the West Village and ended up walking all the way to Ground Zero (over an hour in the wrong direction).
I stroked some dogs (big standard poodle who I fell in love with), went into 3 pet shops (trying to get Riley a good pressie) and drank a Cosmo to settle my nerves and stop the throbbing in my feet.
Have not been mugged yet which is a bonus.
Am really starting to enjoy the crowds a little bit.
It so different to Dundee and I have joined a walking group to try and get a little nature into my life (they also do out of state walks up hills and in the woods). I just need to find a dog to take with me :)
The area that I hope to move to Chelsea/ West Village is very very dog friendly- you can take the dogs into the shops and everything (little bit like Paris).
So hopefully there is a chance I can bring Riley over :)
The studios I have been viewing are about the size of a double bedroom with a kitchennette in the corner and a tiny tiny little bathroom. The lack of space is a shock but the entire city is like that so its something I have to get used to. I do miss all the space I had in Dundee- think I was very spoilt with such a great house to live in!
Will keep you posted as soon as I have my own place :)
I went into town and managed to get lost at least 8 times. I still do not understand the grid system of NYC and the West Village is so confusing because it is only road names with no numbers.
Yesterday, I went to sample a couple classes at school, then went and saw a couple flats in the Chelsea area. From there, I tried to get to the West Village and ended up walking all the way to Ground Zero (over an hour in the wrong direction).
I stroked some dogs (big standard poodle who I fell in love with), went into 3 pet shops (trying to get Riley a good pressie) and drank a Cosmo to settle my nerves and stop the throbbing in my feet.
Have not been mugged yet which is a bonus.
Am really starting to enjoy the crowds a little bit.
It so different to Dundee and I have joined a walking group to try and get a little nature into my life (they also do out of state walks up hills and in the woods). I just need to find a dog to take with me :)
The area that I hope to move to Chelsea/ West Village is very very dog friendly- you can take the dogs into the shops and everything (little bit like Paris).
So hopefully there is a chance I can bring Riley over :)
The studios I have been viewing are about the size of a double bedroom with a kitchennette in the corner and a tiny tiny little bathroom. The lack of space is a shock but the entire city is like that so its something I have to get used to. I do miss all the space I had in Dundee- think I was very spoilt with such a great house to live in!
Will keep you posted as soon as I have my own place :)
