I'm so glad I'm moving

[rusty_halo]

So I get home today to find that my roommate has broken my lamp. It's in the kitchen, and he tripped on its wire while doing laundry. Okay, but the glass part around the top shattered, and left shards of glass everywhere, and he did a crappy job of picking it up. There were bite-sized shards of glass next to my cats' food bowl. And he offered to pay for another glass rim part "if I could find one." Why do I have to find it? He's the one who broke my lamp!

Oh, and the reason the lamp was in the kitchen? Both of the kitchen lights stopped working. I replaced the bulbs; they still don't work. Something with the wiring. And I can't call maintenance because of my cats. Apparently I'll be cooking in the dark now.

And then I got my lease renewal notice. Rent is increasing by $200/month for one year, and $400/month for two years. $2800/month for a one-bedroom with a leaky roof and lights that don't work? I know Manhattan's nicely located and all, but I don't mind moving anyway because the culture is really going to suck when only insanely rich people can afford to live here.

Fuck it. Brooklyn, here I come.

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[rusty_halo.livejournal.com]

I would SO be up for that.

I'm concerned about being both close to a subway stop and not too far from Manhattan, which I know makes it harder. And I want a nearby grocery store with a decent selection of vegan food, and nearby laundry (or even laundry in the building *sigh*).... and it would be so nice to avoid a broker.

So, hey, let's schedule a Sean Bean night. Maybe a Friday or a Saturday? How about April 13/14, or 20/21?

[queenofthorns.livejournal.com]

I have someone staying over on the 13th-14th, but I think the 20th works fine. (There's even a really good vegan restaurant right near me, so you can order in with no fear :P)

I would check Craigslist for no-fee apartments - both Prospect Heights and Fort Greene are very close to multiple subways and not so far from Manhattan (although you'll want to make sure you're not looking at anything near the big stadium development.) Brokers = anathema! Park Slope is also really great (and huge) but a little further into Brooklyn. There's also Brooklyn Heights (which is pricey, though) and Boerum Hill and Caroll Gardens as well. If you see something you think is interesting, let me know, because I might be able to give you more info on the exact location.

[rusty_halo.livejournal.com]

My parents just invited me to a last minute trip to Disney World... on the 20th. Dammit. And I'm busy the weekend after.

Maybe... what's the weekend after that? May 4-5? Or anytime after that?

Sorry about this. I didn't realize it was going to be so complicated. (Damn our busy social lives... oh, wait, no....)

What's the name of the vegan restaurant, btw? I'm curious which one it is!

WE WILL SEE SEAN BEAN EVENTUALLY!

[queenofthorns.livejournal.com]

Actually, I think May might work out better for me anyway! So let's plan for that - May 4th or bust.

The vegan restaurant is called "Red Bamboo" - it was very good.


WE WILL SEE SEAN BEAN EVENTUALLY!

Hee! This will be our BATTLECRY!!