Moving, Step One
Aidan and I just got back yesterday from a whirlwind trip to Syracuse where we did some seriously exhausting apartment hunting in preparation for our big move in August. We only spent two full days in Syracuse–we even came home a day early–but I have never been so tired and so ready to go home. The trip was, however, successful. We found three possible places, and we’re currently working on securing our first choice: a second-story two bedroom apartment in this house:
We didn’t get any pictures of the inside of the apartment, but it’s fantastic. The bedrooms are big, there are skylights in every room, it has a split-level living area with a dining nook, and a kitchen that opens into the living room. One of the graduate students who is graduating and leaving for a job has been living in this place for the duration of her PhD work and raved about the place. I really hope we get it, and I’ll be a little heartbroken if things don’t work out. So keep your fingers crossed for us.
We also spent a little time walking around the campus. In case you suspect I’m lying, I have photographic proof that I was there, thanks to Aidan.
As you can probably tell from my face, I hate “go stand in front of that” pictures. But don’t let my seeming lack of enthusiasm fool you. I am excited to move to Syracuse, even as I try to prepare myself for the persistant ass-kicking of a PhD program.
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Congrats!! I love you guys. You deserve to live in an awesome apartment, so it can match your awesomeness. Or it can make you feel less bad about the PhD tasks.
Enjoy!
AND OMG geek squee!! That is where George Saunders works. If he’s a tad bit as cool as his writing, you should totally stalk him.
Thanks! I’m such a dork–I had to look George Saunders up. The name sounded familiar but I couldn’t remember who he actually was. I’m currently dorking out because Angela Davis is going to be visiting professor this fall. She’s teaching a grad seminar that I’ve got to see if I can get in on.
That house is gorgeous? Is the apartment as cute as Mary Tyler Moore’s? I’m sure it is! I like all those steps. They are very “city.” I’ll call you and you’ll be all, “I’m sitting out on the stoop.” I hope it works out!