Queens
I was under several misconceptions before I got here.
I thought only the fancy neighborhoods in NYC would be beautiful--Manhattan, mostly--but our neighborhood is certainly beautiful and it's not fancy at all. Lovely trees, sidewalks everywhere, a park nearby, and no *$*#! leaf blowers or lawn mowers anywhere (for the first ten days, at least).
I also thought that people wouldn't be friendly. Not everyone is, but many people are friendly far beyond what I expected, particularly all our neighbors. It's been a pleasant surprise.
There is food every twenty yards for miles. I knew Queens had great food, but I had no idea it was so dense. It's everywhere. If I had no dietary restrictions, I'd gain twenty pounds in the first year.
I'm walking an enormous amount because it's much easier than using the car. 10K+ steps every day, generally, often carrying groceries or something with me.
I've put many things together, which is definitely not one of my skills (unless it's a computer). I used the dolly this morning to go up and down stairs with a large trunk, which is something I hope I never do again. This afternoon, I'll be putting together a large pantry. It will likely be a disaster.
I'll get through it. I'm glad to be here.
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