Hello Readers!
My fiancé and I have been on the lookout for a great apartment in New York. I enjoyed my brief time living in such tight quarters on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, but as I'm starting to bud like a tiny seedling, I need more space! I feel like Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's. She had such limited space, and good taste! Isn't that what life is all about? A series of trade offs?
Or, in business terms, opportunity costs. I'm not very good with trade offs. But, I will learn I guess. If you pick a location that is in high demand, you will have to suffer the consequences of living like a sardine in a tin can. Heaven forbid you live in a one bedroom! The rent is obnoxious and way too high. Money isn't everything, but it is nice to have!
Although I will miss the long summer walks I took in Central Park, or being a train stop away from my favorite fashion stores (that I can't afford anyway). I will also reminisce about the mini grocery stores that leave you wanting to go, what did I just buy that was so expensive? ! Oh yes, that was bread! I think I had my full fledged studio living in downtown Manhattan.
I'm really ready to stretch out and decorate our first brand new apartment! Don't worry, Manhattan, I work here, so I'll be in everyday. I just couldn't take the constant scrubbing of grubby century old tile that would never look clean. Or the 3' x 2 ft. kitchen that had never been updated. Try cooking in that! Maybe I'm too OCD for city living.
No, no, New York is my favorite place to live by far. I just need space, and an eye catching humble abode for our budding new beginning newlywed life! I'm so ready to start decorating like Martha. It's about TIME! I can't wait!
We found a new building located in Queens. Surprisingly enough, it's a famous location from 1984. Have you ever seen the movie "Coming to America" with Eddie Murphy? Our building is shown off and next to the lovely, McDowell's. Pretty hilarious I must say. The area us very up and coming with newly built luxury apartments springing up left and right. What a great adventure! I can't wait to start!
