Small Things I've Learned Since the Move

• Over the door shoe organizers are useful for so much more than shoes.
• It is possible to OD on Starbucks coffee. In fact,
• I like Dunkin' Donuts coffee more than I do Starbucks. And it's cheaper.
• You can't overestimate the value of a comfortable, durable pair of shoes.
• Taking the bus doesn't necessarily save time; it only saves foot wear and tear. But alas,
• Jonathan gets bus sick quite easily.
• It's nigh impossible to catch a taxi at 92nd and Broadway at 9:00 am on a weekday.
• I really, really like a Vietnamese dish called Bun Xao.
• Any restaurant worth its weight will have the menu items numbered (to help overcome language barriers when ordering for takeout or delivery).
• Bun Xao is number 78 on the menu at Saigon Grill.
• I have a thing for bulleted lists on my blog.
• It is wise to walk around lone wet spots on the sidewalk. Chances are it's dog pee.
• I have accent envy. European accents in particular. Midwestern accents don't count.
• Sarah McLachlan's Wintersong is worth a listen. (Nothing to do with NYC, but still.)
• Our family membership to the Museum of Natural History was a great investment.
• It takes about one minute to walk one north/south block. If walking with Jonathan, triple or quadruple that.
• Keeping my feet shoulder width apart while riding the subway decreases the risk of falling into the person standing next to me.
• My laundry budget is woefully insufficient. Speaking of laundry,
• If I forget my laundry in the washer or dryer, I can expect to find my clothing (yes, unmentionables, too) scattered across the laundry room table for all to see.
• Our doorman has an extra key to our apartment, especially handy when I close the door and then realize I don't have my purse.
• I do love those bulleted lists.