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[theinevitable]

They somehow still can't get it together to give me any proof that I'm hired, but are still asking how soon I can start. The landlord won't rent to me unless I give her proof that I'm employed and earning enough to pay the rent. They gave me an "offer letter" but it stipulates that my hiring has to be approved by the city budget office, which will take several weeks. Does this mean I can't sign the lease for several weeks?

Nervous because the woman moving out is (rightfully) antsy about why this is taking so long. She doesn't want to be on the hook if things fall through.

[theinevitable]

All this moving shit coming down to the wire is not fun. Now they spring on me that the next step is coming into their rental office to sign stuff and pay the first month/deposit in person. I was planning on driving home for Thanksgiving tomorrow, but I guess instead I'm driving to NYC tomorrow or Monday.

[wombat]

In person? What is this, 1980?

[theinevitable]

Yep. This is a pain. But I have a place to live so I'll deal with it.

[pmcd9]

In person? What is this, 1980?

You couldn't even fax it to them?

[theinevitable]

For some reason they want me and the outgoing roommate to meet and sign it in front of them. I'll also hand over the rent and security deposit.

So I have a few more days in Philly. Unfortunately I have a horrible cold that won't go away, but I'm trying to think of some fun "bye Philly" stuff to do.

I've already eaten way too many cheesesteaks. My body would probably thank me for never eating another cheesesteak.

[Carlos del Vaca]

I got a cheesesteak hankerin' last night, and went to a local pizza/sub place. It was OK, but mostly made me wish I could go to Philly and get a really good one.

Been to the art museum yet? Franklin Institute? Do people still hang out on South Street?
How about Hop Sing Laundromat? I wrote about that here: http://touamb.com/index.php?topic=3806.msg191524#msg191524

[theinevitable]

Maybe I'll go to the art museum again. Hop Sing sounds cool but I do not know anyone to go with.

And yeah, South Street is still a hangout spot-- although I've heard it isn't as cool as it once was. Lots of fancy yuppie restaurants now, and even a Whole Foods.

[Carlos del Vaca]

Hop Sing sounds cool but I do not know anyone to go with.

Don't you have, like, dozens of Tinder dates lined up?!?

[theinevitable]

Oh, that woulda been a good idea. I did have a lot of tinder dates while I lived here.

[theinevitable]

I could tell two long boring stories here about how I spent a combined 24 hours driving to Charlotte and back, which should have only taken 16-17 hours. But I'd rather just say... I'm glad that tomorrow I'm moving someplace where I won't need to drive a car.

I'm bad at driving, driving sucks.

[theinevitable]

A world where getting extra 200lb rocks to move is a blessing. I'm glad you have found your bliss.

I'm about to go buy my first unlimited metrocard. Which might be mine.

My roommates seem very nice and the bedroom is bigger than I thought. I live 2 blocks from a friend from college and a great bagel place. I joined a mailing list that will tell me about nerdy events all over the city every week (book readings, meetups, whatever). I need to figure out where to get cheaper groceries, because this morning a bag of brown sugar and a pound of Quaker Oats oatmeal cost me $7.

[theinevitable]

I think you have to buy a new card at the station every month. Maybe you can get one mailed to your house, I'm not sure. I am curious about how hectic my commute will be, but at worst it will just be crowded. At peak hours from my house to my job is supposed to be about 25 minutes. No transfers, which I think is pretty luxurious.

[theinevitable]

It could happen. But it might be optimistic to think I'll ever get a seat.

[pmcd9]

I think you have to buy a new card at the station every month.

It's hard to believe you can't do this online.