I made it!
I arrived safely in Philadelphia, and so did all my worldly goods (or if they didn’t, I’ll find out soon enough when I get around to unpacking the boxes of dishes and glassware). Next up: the Benjaminian pleasure of unpacking my library, interspersed with far more prosaic tasks like figuring out how to maximize every available square inch of closet and cupboard space.
Thus far I’ve located in my neighborhood, by dint of either research or walking around:
- hardware store (a block away)
- local post office (also a block away)
- laundromat (two blocks away)
- drugstores (two of ’em, both close by)
- coffee shop (four blocks away)
- a bunch of interesting-looking restaurants
- bar that also serves good, not-too-expensive sandwiches
- nearest and second-nearest used bookstores, both within a shortish walk
- nearest grocery store within walking distance (alas, it’s Whole Foods, a.k.a. "Whole Paycheck")
Back in Charlottesville, I had to go halfway across town to get to the hardware store or the post office. I’ll miss being able to go rent movies at Sneak Reviews and get around on the free UVa shuttle, but otherwise, I heart city life. (I noticed with amusement that all my jaywalking instincts kicked in within a few hours of arrival.)
Also: I’ve missed you, blogosphere! Time to get my high-speed internet connection set up at home so I can catch up with what are probably too many Bloglines feeds.
Welcome (to your new) home! I hope the move went well and you’ll have time to catch your breath. I’m teaching and still unpacking and it’s tough managing both — I really, really need to get situated.
Hurrah! Congrats on being moved, at least.
Welcome to the City of Brotherly Shove! Glad you’re getting settled.
btw, there is a Trader Joe’s somewhere in Ctr Cty, too. I find that a combo b/n WF and TJ’s is the most economical if you’re unwilling to give up your food snobbery despite yr poverty (as am I)…
that’s a very nice one, that Benjamin one….:)
always enjoyable to read and do in practice…
Oh yes, Trader Joe’s — it’s a bit further from where I live, but it looks to be a nice, inexpensive alternative. I’ll probably head out there this afternoon if the rain ever lets up.