Everytime I think about leaving the beautiful island of
Manhattan, I get a little apprehensive. Everything that I could ever want and ask for is
here. Or is it? As much as I love the hustle and bustle of the city, I have
to admit that I'm a little bit of a homebody. I like staying in. I like
sleeping late and reading a good book with a cup of tea. I like the quiet
(though not as quiet as the suburbs. I can't really stand that much silence.).
As my lease ends soon, I figure it might be time for a change of scenery and
two of the places that I've been looking at are Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO.
Those two places are just one subway stop away
from Manhattan and It's amazing how just one subway stop can change everything.
As soon as you get out of the station, you will notice the big difference right
away. It's cleaner, quieter, friendlier, bigger (in terms of space meaning it's
not as cramped), cheaper and...if I do say so myself...more beautiful. Walking
down Montague street reminded me of Newbury street in Boston. Both streets are wonderfully lined with trees and walk ups adding to the beauty of it. Not to mention, both are also clustered with cute little cafes, diners, and boutiques more so in Montague because Newbury is becoming more commercialized.
Again, thinking about leaving Manhattan make me
a little bit apprehensive because I feel like any place outside it is the
middle of nowhere. I can't help it. Manhattan spoiled me. Where else can you
find a pizza place open 24/7? Where else can you find a bar that closes at 4am?
(I'm talking to you San Diego, Boston, and London.) Manhattan. That's where.
But as I walked around Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO, I started feeling a little
less apprehensive. If ever I need the places I just mentioned above, I can
always find it one subway stop away right? And there might be places like those
too where I will be living. It's time to give the heights a chance and just go
for it.
With that said, Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO have
definitely moved to the top of my list and I am even more excited now to move
and start anew. Hopefully I will be able to find something reasonable but for
now I have these photos to keep me dreaming.
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