yes, i've been slacking...

i didn't realize that it has been three weeks since i wrote my last blog. sorry to all the loyal readers - all 5 of you ;) life has been pretty hectic with a short 1-week trip to taiwan, no access to internet and a final week of moving out of my east village hole of an apartment.

i promise i will update more in the coming days and will also have an extensive post about taiwan. in brief, it was my grandfather's 90th birthday, so the cheng side of the family had one big family reunion, complete with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. it was incredibly wonderful to see my extended family; i think the last time i saw everyone together was at least 5 years ago. one of my cousins' kids are already old enough to attend elementary school! still though, i have to admit, the idea of new york puzzled some of my relatives, leading to more questions and inquisitions - let's just say unemployment is not the hottest topic at family reunions. generally, everyone is supportive of my decision and excited for the possibilities; that is, if possibilities will soon transform into realities.

another big decision is the possibility of signing a one-year lease at a 3-br apartment in the east village. i do want to stay in nyc, and the reality of it both excites me and makes me nervous at the same time. i guess these nerves are a good sign though - making sure i will continue to focus on the objectives i had set out for myself before i moved here. i will need these nerves to stay on track, however unclear this track is.

apartment hunting has been, in short, a ridiculously painful process. not only are apartments in nyc all shapes and sizes, brokers and agents are a whole different human race to deal with. i think they rank up there in the skeevy scale with used-car salesmen. here's to hoping that in the next few days, i will have exciting updates to share. fingers crossed!