Wednesday, August 16

Philly: Aug 14

I have moved. Still in Fishtown though. Closer to Murph's!
I am now living in the basement of the house of the mother of the girl who owned the house I used to live in... you still with me? There are 8 other people in the house? I lose track after about 6. But they're all terribly sweet and accomodating.

Especially Josh, the 10-year-old. He helped me move stuff out of the basement and move my stuff in. He was too cute as he tried to carry four plastic chairs up the stairs, one step at a time. I didn't want to take them from him and immasculate him, so I tried not to laugh outloud as I sat back and watched. I'm of the belief that the only way to make a kid strong and confident is to let them struggle. At least that way they can be proud of their accomplishments.

I managed to complete the move (with some help) in about 3 hours. I would have taken longer (2 days?) but the gas was shut off prematurely in the house I was in so I moved 3 weeks earlier than I expected. So not ready for this! But I think it will work out rather well. It's a work-in-progress.

New York: Aug 13

Spent a weekend eating and drinking with Frank. Yet another convert to the wonderful world of fine beers:

Burp Castle
Standing Bar
Jimmy's
Greenwich Village Bar (on 6th Ave at Bleeker)
Zum Schneider

It was nice to share my haunting spots with someone who's never been to New York before, but we both agreed that we're more than happy to be in Philly.

It was good to see Sara again, as always. I'm now planning a trip to Scotland in the spring! *drool*

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