my first days in brooklyn

I moved in yesterday and everything here surpassed all of my expectations. My room is quite fantastic. It's not the size of a closet and there is more room than I need for the belongings I brought with me. The street is quiet (it's quieter than BG here - there aren't any trains, horns (the use of horns is outlawed here; there's a $125 fine) or loud people), the grocery stores are close, my bank is close, it's a half hour walk to the Brooklyn tower of the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, which is a boardwalk with views of Manhattan, is 10 minutes away.

I spent today making a trial run of getting to work. It was about 40 minutes without any traffic. Then I walked five long blocks and 25 short blocks to get to my desired location in Central Park. I spent most of those 25 blocks on Fifth Avenue. I saw stores for many of the big names like Louis Vuitton, Henri Bendel and Bergdorf Goodman, along with many places I've never heard of. I had a picnic on a blanket in Central Park, the weather was gorgeous and it was all I ever wanted it to be.

Cedric came on all of those excursions, but he didn't make any appearances. He did come out yesterday at the Brooklyn Bridge. He went on a tour with me to learn about the bridge. It was really informative.

We're doing well. I've met three of my neighbors and we've decided to have a powwow tomorrow night to discuss our first days. But I need to get ready for work now. Tomorrow is my first day.

P.S. I promise room pictures!

on our way



eating Brooklyn pizza


on the promenade


on the Brooklyn Bridge