The smells. From fish to feces to fruit to pizza to garbage to laundry, they are quick to change, sending my sense of smell into overload. I cannot walk down the street without being attacked by smells and sounds. And I'm enjoying every minute of it (well, not the feces part).
So I assume I had to get really lost at some point, that's the only way to learn, right? Well it happened today. I spent an hour walking around a neighborhood looking for the bus stop that I needed to transfer to from the D train. I watched the bus that I needed go by three times, and became very frustrated when all I could find were B3 bus stops. Finally I stopped into a bank and asked and the lady pointed me in the right direction. Turns out because of the construction they moved the signs in from the sidewalk and had them hanging on steel beams, unnoticeable to the stupid tourist or recently moved to the city. So I ended up being about ten minutes late to my interview, but the lady was nice and we ended up talking about my box office experience. Their box office closes about 15 minutes after the show begins and the assistant (that would be me if I was hired) is then allowed, and encouraged, to go inside and watch the show! That way they know what's going on and have a better experience to be able to relay to the guests. And it turns out that she went to the University of South Florida (located in Tampa). So between her and the girl I'm subletting for, I'm convinced that the majority of people around here are from Central Florida! Or they're just tiny gems placed in my path to sympathize with and accommodate this Florida girl.
The campus is really nice, located at the last stop on the B1 near Brighton Beach. I could see the water and the lifeguard stands from the bus! The campus is also located near Coney Island, which I'm anxious to check out. So many places to explore and so many events that are either free or cheap, I couldn't be more excited! Well I could if I had a few friends up here. Being and feeling alone is for the birds.
But things are beginning to look up. I don't have a permanent place to stay just yet or a job, but I went and viewed an apartment on Tuesday evening, although I don't think that one is going to work out, just the vibe I got. Then the one that I viewed last night was absolutely amazing. It was located in pretty much the exact same location that I'm in right now, street-wise, but approximately 25 blocks away. It is actually a 3 BR condo and the room has its own private bathroom (yay!). The kitchen and living room are huge and the whole place looks as if it's been recently remodeled. Definitely a nice place located in Bay Ridge.
Well I'm about to get ready to head out to this event:
Brooklyn Bridge Park: SyFy Movies - Crooklyn, A Spike Lee Joint
I'm hoping to meet some CouchSurfers out there, but if they don't show up, then I'll just enjoy it by myself. I'm also hoping to be able to get a few photos, something I haven't been able to do since I've been here. 'Til next time...
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