I drove around the City of Orange for a few hours, assessing my new city. My initial impression would be that this is a nice and shiny community with lots of commercial establishments. It should be very much like living inside a mall.
I'm in a hillside house, away from the hustle and bustle, but close enough for everything to be convenient.
I didn't notice very many of the local, independent establishments that dominate East L.A. There were lots of national chains, so it's a lot more antiseptic and commercial, but very comfortable. I will miss the taco trucks of L.A. though.
There are two Del Tacos about a block or two down each street of my nearest intersection, so that's something. I can hear the Disney fireworks at night, and the freeway traffic if I open my window.
I have a personal restroom next to my bedroom with two (!) sinks. I think I'll set up my coffee maker next to one of them to prevent counter drippage and I'll use the other for hygiene purposes.
I just spent $100 on bathroom, cleaning, & office supplies that will probably last me for years.
I also replenished some essentials - new towels, bottle opener/corkscrew, comfortable bathroom rug, toilet plunger w/ an ergonomic handle, & some of that shit that makes your toilet water blue.
I am ready to roll.
[Originally posted on I'm Nacho Steppinstone, Jan. 23 - 28, 2004]
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