my new life

So I'm finally getting settled in my new apartment. Our apartment is in an area called Coolidge Corner. Words cannot describe how incredibly quaint and perfect it is around here. Coolidge Corner is technically in Brookline, which is a town that borders Boston, but considering I am about two miles from downtown there is no notable difference.  Anyway our apartment is a gem. I'm paying less than $700 on rent while living in a very expensive area, yet our apartment is still very nice.  It's small, but has a lot of charm (considering it's probably close to 40 years old).  Since we are still in the midst of putting our apartment together, and considering the fact that all I have in my bedroom right now is a bed and some suitcases, I haven't really taken any pictures yet (I don't even have my own bedding yet). So consider this a tease until this next week when I actually have a decent room.

Longwood Ave, Our Street

Part of Harvard Ave. (the street we live off of)

My room

My favorite part about my room is my window. I have a great window sill and I love that it's so open and bright. Since we don't have air conditioning, my window is just open all day long so I get a nice breeze.  Speaking of that, we have had amazing weather so far! The high has been in the low 70's and it's been nice and sunny out.  Yesterday I went and got a pumpkin spice latte and read in the park. I took a few pictures too.

 Arlington Street Church, across from the Public Garden

 

The Public Garden

A view from the Common

 

Anyway, not a lot is going on. I did finally get a job. I'll be working for an insurance company in downtown Boston, selling auto insurance. Not my dream job but I will be getting paid well, including monthly bonuses and health & dental. I also get a special membership to Boston Sports Club, which is a really nice gym here. So I will be studying for the next two weeks for my licensing exam so that I will be a fully licensed insurance agent in Mass.  I start on October 1.

Hope everyone is having a happy friday!