Feet covered in blisters and I'm tired of commuting. Lesson learned: Don't trust shady brokers in New York City. Specifically, don't trust "Best Apartments, NYC." I am now familiar with the "bait and switch" tactic, where they post wonderfully appealing ads on Craigslist so that you come into their office, then discourage you from the apartment (which most likely won't even exist), and try to stick you in a shady, shittier hole after squeezing as much money from you as possible. Never agree to an apartment you haven't seen, though it will "look exactly like the other one we showed you." So they say.
So now, second week into classes and I'm apartment searching my ass off, finding more and more that posters on Craigslist aren't open minded to couples and most of my shoes aren't conducive to walking long distances. Ah well. Onwards to glory!
A Thought: The best way to learn an area is to go there, walk around, and talk to people in coffee shops. My boyfriend and I have been exploring Brooklyn (Park Slope, Bushwick, and Williamsburg) and have met an amazing bunch of friendly baristas who are more than happy to talk about their experiences in the area. Bring a map and they'll help you get your bearings, as well as point out hip streets and areas to avoid.
A Find: Mate (mah-tay) lemonade. Essentially, a yerba mate Arnold Palmer. Mate provides an immense amount of caffeine without the same negative effects as coffee and espresso. We tried this at a cafe called Kave in north Bushwick at the Shops at the Loom. Definitely check out the shops, the cafe, and the mate!
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