October 29, 2010

All My Bags Are Packed…

Happy Things

…I’m almost ready to go!

Tonight is somewhat bittersweet. I’m so excited to be moving in with ABS tomorrow (OMG, tomorrow—When did that happen?!), but so many wonderful things have happened in my current apartment, and I’ll definitely miss my 2-year home here in Apartment 4A.

A brief recap of today: run, work, write, Goodwill, Whole Foods, gym (two classes: Rebounding and BodyWeb with TRX), really hot shower, The Office, pizza delivery, packing.

Now here I am, putting last minute things in boxes and remembering how much my life has changed since I first moved into this apartment on November 1, 2008.

Instead of getting too wordy, here’s a little “photo essay” of things I’ll miss about my beautiful, spacious West Side apartment…

NYC March 104 — Unbeatable rooftop views

NYC March 105 — A roofdeck ideal for drinking wine, eating pizza & hula hooping

Feb-Mar 2009 004 — Proximity to the Theater District & all Broadway shows = Fantastic bonus

Spring 2009 003 — Huge bedroom windows and seemingly unlimited natural light

DSCF9667 — The rooftop views are even better when the sun goes down

DSCF9688 — A convenient apartment location means people are always willing to visit!

June 2009 006 — Proximity to Cafeteria = All I can eat Mac & Cheese!

In the summer, a good street fair is never far…

37380_1545773443434_1207972525_31534826_2999136_n — Also crucial in the summer: Being close to The Frying Pan!

January 2009 018 — Winter is kind of pretty, too

Labor Day Weekend 2009 110 — …But this isn’t too shabby, either. A tree-lined block! Away from the Lincoln Tunnel! On a quiet street!

7520_592229156103_24200285_35142696_2113797_n — Then there’s the best part of all. My new roommate!

March 2010 085 — I guess I can sacrifice Theater District-convenience to live with this guy

So tomorrow is the big day. ABS and his friend are getting here around 10:30 am with the moving van, and then we’re off…

Stay tuned for moving day updates. I’m sure it’ll be eventful!

Sweet dreams!

Ali

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Becky says:
November 1, 2010 at 11:47 am
Congrats on everything! My sister used to live on the UES and she LOVED it – you seem so happy! A quiet street is SUCH an added bonus too. I’m right on park and it’s insane. 🙁
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Michelle says:
October 30, 2010 at 1:30 am
Good luck with the move tomorrow!
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I’m the creator of the Ali on the Run blog and the host of the Ali on the Run Show podcast. I’m also a freelance writer and editor, a race announcer, a runner and marathoner, a mom, and a huge fan of Peanut M&Ms, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (way better than the first one!), and reliving my glory days as a competition dancer in the early 2000s. I’m really happy you’re here.