Now that I’ve been in New York for a week and a half, things are returning to normal. Well, normal for this strange transition period, when I’m done moving across the country, but have no discernible purpose for being here yet. It still feels a bit like vacation - very ephemeral, despite the long list of activities and things to explore while I’ve got the luxury of time. But furniture has been purchased and assembled (much thanks to Steve and Elizabeth for that), and I’m rather quickly expanding my social circle. I just need to get better at exploring the city, which will hopefully be easy now that most of my apartment errands are complete.

Speaking of the apartment, it’s great! I’m living with Austin and Terri on the second floor of a converted brownstone. The second floor was traditionally where the parlor was located, so that’s what we call our apartment. And as a neighborhood, Park Slope is pretty dang wonderful. I need to explore some more here, too.

T-minus two weeks until school starts, and even less before orientation! Addie just landed in town, and, honestly, I can’t wait to see her - it will make my purpose for being here seem more concrete, I think. Daniel, are you in town? You should be a part of that!

Here’s a video tour of The Parlor, with photos coming as soon as my Flickr exporter spots freaking out on me: