Condo Shopping

I don't even feel like writing about the condo search so I will be brief, if only so I can look back on this later to jog my memory.

I went to Roslindale to some open houses yesterday. 2, I'd already seen. One had a parking space AND a yard, and really high ceilings. If it wasn't only in my first week of looking, I might have made an offer, but I think I need to keep looking. Can't buy the first thing, even if it does look good.

Mom and I took some time (not a lot) and walked around the square. I bought some delicious rosemary bread from Fornax bakery. I also bought a super-buttery croissant with spinach and romano filling. It was good, and their sandwich menu looks delicious. It would be nice to have that within walking distance. There are at least 3 bakeries in the shopping area called Roslindale Village. Also, a bookstore, garden shop, library, pharmacy, and grocery store.

I also did some internet searching, and found this report of a satisfaction survey that the Roslindale business association sent out to the residents. A lot of things that people asked for (yoga/pilates, a woman's clothing store that wasn't outrageously prices, etc.) are things that I would want too. So, they aren't there now, but I bet they will be eventually. Optimistic. Also, someone who Dad works with has lived there for 30 years and loves it. I think I might be happy there.

Right now, I'm seriously not happy. I'm covered in mosquito bites that I got when clearing out the yard last night. Thankfully, Dana helped me so I wasn't out there in the malaria haze for too long.