Coffee Table Declarations
Friday, April 22, 2005
Though my rent is a little cheaper, if I keep taking walks in my new city, I'm not really going to save anything. Here is a list of things I have spent money on so far just taking walks up two blocks to the busy area:
1. mocha latte
2. cd (well, this was not purchased on a walk, but was inspired by hearing it in the coffee shop and being unable to read my book because the music was so compelling and having to ask an employee what cd was playing)
3. a "walking satchel" at the Gap. Walking satchel is my name for it because I wanted a bag I could fit a book and my wallet and cell phone in for my walks
4. shoes - Payless for $5 a pair
5. groceries - at the organic grocery, yay!
6. household items - dustpan and broom, potholders, Venus razor
7. Mexican food - two separate meals on two separate occasions
8. one scoop of ice cream in a cup (flavor: cake batter!!)
9. t-shirts at the Gap
10. tall white chocolate latte at Starbucks
11. berry smoothie (at deli counter of organic grocery)
I think that's everything but I've only been there a week, give me some time!
Anyway, I'm really enjoying living in "the big city". I've been taking a lot of walks up the main street where there is a subway stop, lots of bars and stores, and tons of people at all times. I wouldn't walk around at night by myself but I find the atmostphere to be very laid back during the day. People don't seem to pay much attention to each other and people feel free to express their individuality and diversity. Everyone I have interacted with has been friendly. One day I was crossing the street and I sneezed. "Bless you" said a guy as he passed, crossing the street in the other direction. "Thanks" I replied. The whole interaction took place as we were walking, neither one of us stopping, just some courtesy in passing.
1. mocha latte
2. cd (well, this was not purchased on a walk, but was inspired by hearing it in the coffee shop and being unable to read my book because the music was so compelling and having to ask an employee what cd was playing)
3. a "walking satchel" at the Gap. Walking satchel is my name for it because I wanted a bag I could fit a book and my wallet and cell phone in for my walks
4. shoes - Payless for $5 a pair
5. groceries - at the organic grocery, yay!
6. household items - dustpan and broom, potholders, Venus razor
7. Mexican food - two separate meals on two separate occasions
8. one scoop of ice cream in a cup (flavor: cake batter!!)
9. t-shirts at the Gap
10. tall white chocolate latte at Starbucks
11. berry smoothie (at deli counter of organic grocery)
I think that's everything but I've only been there a week, give me some time!
Anyway, I'm really enjoying living in "the big city". I've been taking a lot of walks up the main street where there is a subway stop, lots of bars and stores, and tons of people at all times. I wouldn't walk around at night by myself but I find the atmostphere to be very laid back during the day. People don't seem to pay much attention to each other and people feel free to express their individuality and diversity. Everyone I have interacted with has been friendly. One day I was crossing the street and I sneezed. "Bless you" said a guy as he passed, crossing the street in the other direction. "Thanks" I replied. The whole interaction took place as we were walking, neither one of us stopping, just some courtesy in passing.
