Gavin St. Ours

Somehow, between school, work, and going out of town for a day for the NASA tweetup at Wallop’s Island, I managed to mostly unpack my things in the new apartment. Though my old place may have had slightly more square footage, it was cramped-feeling and had a unusable kitchen. (I’ve seen bigger kitchens on small boats.) Yesterday, I cooked breakfast for myself for the first time in the new place and it felt like working within a luxurious gourmet setup. I can watch the sunset over the city, and the people who manage the building are friendly, professional, and always willing to answer my questions. I am not used to that, and I feel like I’m basking in luxury.

And the new place is so quiet! Before, I felt like I could always hear my neighbors breathing. Now, I can settle in with a notebook or in front of my computer and write without any external interruption. It’s only been a week, but I’ve felt so much more productive.

I can’t thank Josh, Jes, and Victoria enough for helping me move in last week. You are the best, especially Josh, who helped me load up the U-Haul and navigate it through the Baltimore streets.

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