my plaaace!

I have a house. It’s in hackney – which is sort of a bad area…I mean…its been known as a bad area for a while but there are parts of it that are really nice and pretty and all that! I live sort of inbetween the good and the bad bits…its not so bad. Except I do live in a council flat block which is basically kind of like an apartment building that was originally built as sort of cheap co-op housing…it’s the first time I’ve ever lived seriously above ground…the place totally has basement syndrome tho – when I first walked in it looked gahetto! (well cause it kinda is…) but anyway – yeah…but now that there’s people and stuff in it – it’s looking better – I mean, the stair carpet is robertstreetesque at best and the plaster looks lumpy in spots and there’s strange holes and patches like there tends to be in cheap accommodation but it’s clean and liveable and I have a feeling the three of us are going to kit this place out and give it some serious character and then it will be funky boho chic and everything will blend together to make it actually cool. I have my very own lovely room and since I have no stuff I have lots of room in my…room. I put my bed in the middle of the room to take up more space. I bought super awesome fancy sheets and they make all the difference in feeling homey and good in my room so I’m glad. Also having my own space and getting out and hanging up all my clothes also makes me feel at home and cozy…funny…I guess you can see where my priorities lie – sheets and clothes…
here are some pics of victoria park which i live beside...it will make you think where i live is nice...yes...keep thinking that...pics of my actual place will follow if and when my room actually looks like a room and not a locker ;)

ps. i love that i posted about my favourite place to eat before i posted about my house...

food! fabulous food!

i've found a place!!! an honest to god cool, delish, good, wonderful, greeny, socially responsible, a bit edgy, tasty, but not too granola place to eat - and quel location! right by my house - score. love you pavillion!!! in my dreams i will work here one day...

still alive...barely

i just wanted everyone to know i'm still alive. just with little to no access to the internet and a lot on my mind at the moment but i'm safely installed in my new digs and working away like a busy little bee...more updates once i'm connected.