Room-a-toid-move-itis

So last night was the first night in my new room. I went to the giant 'Bed, Bath and Beyond' store in Manhattan to buy all of my sheets and pillows etc. Ended up with a huge amount of stuff that I was barely able to carry with me on the train home - but I made it. On my way home I was semi abuse by a cat wielding hobo -my first real NYC hobo interaction- she was trying to convince me that the unarmed black guy that was shot 50 times by 11 policeman deserved it cause he had two kids and was out at a night club (on his bucks night). Riiiiigggght.

I'm totally exhausted today from getting the room set up - and it's not over. Still have to get my clothes organised and try to get a desk for my computer. But I'm glad to have my own space - albeit a little dark. The room adjacent to mine (the one I have to walk through to get to my room) will be empty till 1st of april - so it gives me window / natural light access for a little while. And there’s a TV and couch so it's pretty sweet .

Seems my 'character' building is a bit of a cultural melting pot. Met the next door neighbours - one of which is a guy from Turkey call Tunch. (Toon-ch) He was very pissed when I asked him if he was from Germany.

To add to my 'funny things Americans say' section

"Dovey" for doona.

"Power strip" for power board

"Shopping hours" for trading hours. And 'trading hours' directly translates to the stock market trading times.

they dont get 'jumper' either. It's a sweater. I think that’s like calling undies poopers.

Not the most exciting post - but a post none the less.

Maybe this weekend I'll actually venture out and see some of the city?