the prospect heights era begins

i moved into the new apartment yesterday and have spent most of today making it more organized and less empty. this is a very nice place, a veritable shining palace compared to 17 thayer. its abundance of class, however, is balanced by a shortage of windows and thus natural light. i think that's why we can afford it.

not only is today labor day, but it's also west indies pride day - and in prospect heights, west indies pride day is no small affair. think of the fourth of july with a different color set and way more curried goat. i took a few strolls down eastern parkway (one block south of me) which seemed to be the main drag for the festivities, parade, etc. there are basically a lot of stands selling the aforementioned goat, fried fish, chicken, shrimp, and plantain.

as i walked around, no doubt looking more out of place than the small group of men dressed as indian chiefs, i tried to decide at which fried food stand i would eat. unfortunately every single one had a very large line. most of the people reading this blog probably know that one of the few things that can turn me away from a fine meal of deep-fried delicacies is a sizable line.

i eventually managed to find a food stand off the beaten track, but they only had rice and beans, and kabobs. so i ate them. but, like most things you eat when your innards have prepared themselves for a frystravaganza, they were unsatisfying.

so here i am, blogging in my new, underfurnished yet swanky apartment, drinking canned soup out of a beer glass because silverware doesn't show up until saturday.