Wow, ok. I totally fail at LJ, guys. Sorry. But better late than never, or so they say. My new apartment is still not resembling my vision and so I must continue with my list of things to take my mind off not obtaining instant gratification. Last time, I was super excited about my garbage chute, which I guess most people really did not get. So maybe none of you mind taking out your trash. Maybe you were just feeling sorry for me that a garbage chute right outside my door was the best thing I could come up with to cheer myself up. If that is the case, then I offer you the second reason I love my new apartment: my neighborhood.

When I started looking for a new apartment I had a few things in mind. One of the most important things to me was to be within walking distance of things. Restaurants, bars, shops, etc. I suppose partly because the price of gas is high and I like to conserve. Partly because I didn't want to have to worry about driving drunk in the unlikely event that I actually get drunk. Partly because if I want Doritos in the middle of the night, I don't want to have to get in my car and go somewhere. And, I have to say, I really outdid myself when I found this apartment.

I am within easy walking distance of not one but two 24 hour convenience stores, at least a dozen carryout/delivery places, a Starbucks, the light rail, several bars, and restaurants ranging from cheap and casual to pricey and chic. And as if that weren't enough, I am also smack dab in the middle of Baltimore's theater district. In addition to being able to stroll to the places listed above, I can also pop outside my building and within a matter of minutes be at: The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, The Lyric Opera House, Centerstage or the Theater Project. And if for some reason I get tired of live theater and want to see whatever new indie movie or relevant documentary is out, I can just bop on over to The Charles Theater and take in a flick.

And did I mention the garbage chute?