i don't think i've ever watched so much college basketball. in fact, let me rephrase, i have NEVER watched college basketball. thankfully (or not) north carolina went out as of last week and that is AG's team - so now i'm going in on a pool for the sweet sixteen. alex says i need to pick my brackets. i don't know what that means - so i'm just going to guess - and see if i win anything. it's ten dollars, and winner takes all. go team. (any help by 6pm tonight would be appreciated!)
just wanted to throw in a quick pic of my new flat for everyone to see. it's so lovely. hardwood floors, one bedroom for me, a living room and kitchen and bathroom. it's perfect. it's about a twenty minute walk from work (whereas before i had it down to about 6 minutes) but i think it's a much nicer part of town to be in. more lively, more to do, more around, more community feel. beacon street is amazing - but somewhat stuffy. i'm in the south end. (the up-and-coming neighborhood here).
can't seem to get the picture to load, so you'll have to imagine!
i bought myself a mini cuisinart chopper - so i feel like my kitchen is complete. i can make the dishes i love and don't need to limit myself to pasta and tomato sauce - much as i'd grown to love the trader joe's three cheese. i'm going to attempt some adventure again in the kitchen. i've already made an amazing stir fry sauce (peanuts, cilantro, chilis, sesame oil, soy sauce, fish sauce) and a delicous mexican salsa - though i think whizzing the tomatoes was a bad idea as it turned into a bit of a slush. still delicious, but next time i'll chop them by hand.
it's nice to be back in boston. i went out with cousin anna last night, and am meeting more friends tonight and tomorrow night - which is a nice reminder that i AM able to make new friends and survive in a new city. i think keeping myself busy is going to be relatively important for my sanity. although some alone time is good too. i'm looking into volunteering. they have scrabble and trivia nights with some old folks, which i think sounds like great fun. boston is a great town for philanthropists, as i think i've mentioned. can't wait for the weekend. the sun is lovely when it shines through the windows of the apartment, so i'm looking forward to a peaceful saturday with joni mitchell in the background.
one can only take so much march madness!
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Glad your back Meag. I must tell you that I never thought it was BASKETBALL that was delaying the blogging! It's good to try new things.
Well, seems like you're busy and buzzing. Still hoping to make it to Boston to see you and "your new life", (though Basketball? Meag!! Whatever is wrong with a game of good old English Cricket??). Let us know if you've won!
Love, Jas*
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