Jenn Martinelli Blogging in Boston

So we have to move.

Probably anyone who knows me knows this already.

I don't have the energy at the moment to go into all the issues behind it, but suffice it to say the 3 people living in a 2 bedroom apartment isn't working out anymore.

So it totally sucks ass in a lot of ways. Now I'm sure we'll find a place, and I'm sure not only that we'll find "a place" but that we'll be able to find something decent, and where we can live comfortably, and that's convenient enough, etc.

But looking is annoying. Places sound better than they are when you see them in person, people can be shady and weird, etc.

I've only been to one place so far and while I wasn't expecting the greatest thing in the world, it was kind of bad. It was smaller than I was expecting, it was "garden" meaning "basement" with literally no window (unless you count the sliding glass doors leading out into an under-sidewalk pit) and the community washer/dryer directly outside the front door, and while the tub was nice (what they took a picture of) the floor, sink, cabinet and toilet left a lot to be desired. And the neighborhood was questionable.

Today as I was walking back from Finagle a Bagel with our breakfast I was thinking about how much I don't want to leave Beacon Hill. I'm sure some people think it's a little insane but I really would pay the same price for a small studio to stay here that I could pay for a big 2-bedroom in a suburb. It's just so awesome to have everything walkable, to be so close to places like Whole Foods and The Hill Tavern (with their awesome burgers and sweet potato fries), as well as being a 5 minute walk from the Common or the Esplanade - I don't want to give it up!

We decided that another good spot would be Bay Village but it's a small area and we're not that likely to find a place there. While I'm sure parts of Back Bay or the South End would also be nice, and I even think we're still OK with the idea of the North End (although we got screwed out of 2 separate apartments there, thanks to the same realtor, plus one before that thanks to Heather), I really think Beacon Hill might be the best spot. It's right in the middle of everything.

The good news is, although so far most of the places I've seen coming available have been for Feb 1 or March 1, (our lease is up April 1) there always seem to be a few around here, so I'm hoping we can end up staying put.

So I'll try to keep everyone posted, and wish us luck!