Four weeks in Brooklyn
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Whoa! The last two weeks have flown by so fast - I hardly got the chance to blink. Before another two fly by, I’d like to share with you my four weeks in Brooklyn review.
Last review, I talked mostly about the move and so this review - I’d like to focus a bit more on the lifestyle change.
Other than the last two weeks flying by fairly quickly, there are lots of things that have also flown on by us just as fast. For example, the NFL Super Bowl XLII just this past weekend. For those that did not get the chance to see it - it was a game of Patriots vs Giants. The undefeated Patriots were - of course - in the lead and doing great just until that last minute of death rolled around. At around 50 seconds of the game left, the Giants made a comeback. It was unbelievable! I took a sip of my Bud Light and blinked and the next thing I knew - everyone was jumping and cheering. All I could do is wonder, what did I miss in the few seconds? Well, thank goodness to a replay, I got to see the touchdown that brought the Giants out of the sinking sand.
Right after that, the streets just flooded with cheers and car honks and excitement all over NY. It was very knew, and very exciting. I somehow, felt warm and fuzzy inside. It was a great feeling to see how everyone, for a split second, shared the same joy and excitement. Hard to think that something like that would be possible for a crowded and overpopulated city like NY.
Now, I am not a sports fanatic, especially not a football fan, but I do enjoy watching the Super Bowl for the commercials. I must say, that is quite entertaining. Well, since I live in Brooklyn now, I was most certainly rooting for the Giants to win. Mind you, my knowledge of football goes about as far as a three year olds knowledge of the multiplication table.
Aside from the big game, I would like to briefly talk about the new things that have become a part of my daily routine.
Just about two weeks ago, I have found a part-time freelance position helping out a start-up company with a great product - a portable chair booster for kids. It’s sort of like a high chair. It is a fun position, and I love the flexibility. However, I cannot stand how messy and totally chaotic their website is, but I’ll save that discussion for another post.
So, riding the R train has become part of my daily routine. It is quite different than what I’ve been used to. Typically, I would rush to my car, which would be parked right in my driveway, and drive for about an hour to work. With living in Brooklyn, that has changed to rushing to the train instead and then riding for about an hour to work. I must say, I miss driving, but riding gives me the opportunity to catch up on reading or even a nap. Currently, I am in the process of reading Pro CSS Techniques, trying to brush up on my CSS. It is a pretty solid book and I’d definitely recommend it. I think the book is perfect for a beginner with a basic understanding of CSS that is looking for a challenge along with a guide for the right way to build websites.
Well, other than the R train, I got the chance to ride the D and the 5 train just this past Friday. I must say, when compared to the R train, some of the other trains are super bright inside and much more advanced - or so they seem. I believe the 5 train was even automated with the loud announcement of the stops. On the R train, one can barely hear the conductor most of the time. In regards to the trains, I have also started a new blog called - Subway Patterns. Through that avenue, I hope to provide newcomers and seasoned New Yorkers with a review and fun things in regards to the subway system.
Along with riding the train to work, riding the train to a store when going shopping is a whole new experience. The recent stores I’ve visited would be Target at Atlantic Ave. and Lowes on 2nd Ave. Both of these stores are great when looking for things to fill up our new space; however, how does one carry all that home? Here is where the lessons from the previous Brooklyn post continue.
So, the new lesson learned here is that I needed some sort of a transportation device to bring with me when I shop for larger and heavier things. I can only carry so much, and so something with wheels attached would work out great. After watching the people around here, trying to figure out how they manage, I noticed carts! Lots of people have carts that they use for shopping and doing laundry. How wonderful! Of course, we purchased one the first chance we got and so, my grocery shopping has become that much easier.
Oh goodness! This is quite a long post and I still have so much I’d love to talk about. I must save that for other posts as it is already fairly late on a Wednesday night.
Till then.
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