New Places, New Faces
So this was an extremely productive weekend. Aside from rereading two enormous novels (All The Kings Men and Confessions of Nat Turner), I also packed up all my things, moved, and adopted an adorable new friend.
This is my new apartment here in Philadelphia. I’m living with two amazing roommates, Tess and Jordan, both of whom are incredibly artistic and a great deal of fun. Jordan is actually a sculptor, and his work is being displayed in a gallery in Philly right now. I’m going to take some photos pretty soon.
I wish I could the place more justice with my camera, but it’s, well, too big. Plus I’m not fully unpacked yet. That big circle thing is from the roof, Jordan brought it down and hung it up. There is an upstairs loft, complete with a seperate bedroom, bathroom, big closet, where Jordan and Tess stay, and a downstairs bedroom with the same things, where I am. The windows overlook center city.
You can see William Penn over there and City Hall. It’s pretty nice, especially when the sun is setting. I’ll have pics of that later this week as I unpack.
I owe a massive thank you to this wonderful girl right here, my buddy Saray, who not only helped me move in over the course of the day (it only took two trips, but traffic and crazy weather was insane), but also took me on an adventure to adopt my new friend. Here you can see her at the register, with a mysterious box. What could be inside?
Hmm… I see the tiniest of ears…
Behold! My new BFF. As of now, my sweet little lionhead dwarf bunny is named Ash. I wanted to name him something from literature, but honestly, look at him. He is just too small and precious to be named Leonidas, Dante, or any of the other bad ass names I was thinking of. So Ash, after Ash Williams, the main character in Army Of Darkness, is his name.
Everyone welcome Ash. He just wants to snuggle you.
Point 1: Naming your pet after the main character in Army of Darkness doesn’t make you less of a nerd.
Point 2: I think I’m in love.
Point 3: There was going to be a point 3…but I got distracted staring at your bunny.
Comment by Claire — April 30, 2007 @ 3:53 pm
Im glad everything is going well with you in Philly. Your place looks mad nice — and the next time I am in Philly I will be sure to call you up. Also, your bunny is soooooo cute!! You will get plenty of ladies having this bunny around. Take care Mr Smith.
Comment by Karen — April 30, 2007 @ 4:46 pm
Your new place looks awesome!!!!! and you named your rabbit Ash, that soooo rocks
One of my fav movies of all time!!!! let me know when your ready to do that suicide girl shoot 
Comment by Wendie — April 30, 2007 @ 7:03 pm
Ash’s fur looks super soft. What a cuddly pet!
Your place looks handsome. I envy your location and view.
Comment by Jessica — April 30, 2007 @ 8:19 pm
Ash is so adorable!!! i can’t wait to meet him! i hope he doesn’t get lost in your ginormous apartment
Comment by Geetu — April 30, 2007 @ 9:21 pm
I’m not sure if I want to pet Saray or the bunny. Both are pretty darn cute.
Congrats on the pad, it looks spacious, avant-garde and unique. It’ll suit you well.
Can’t wait to spend some drunken evening passed out on your floor curled up next to your bunny for warmth and affection.
Comment by Mike — April 30, 2007 @ 9:31 pm
cuteness
I get to see Ash sooon!!!
Comment by Lindsay — April 30, 2007 @ 10:00 pm
He’s LEONIDAS in my book and I want to cuddle with him
Comment by Nicole — April 30, 2007 @ 10:13 pm
u know, we I-talians make stew outta bunny… but urs is really cute so he will be spared lmao
Comment by Leah — April 30, 2007 @ 11:01 pm
Hey man,
Congratulations. Your new place looks awesome. Good taste. I liked the leather couch. It’s my favorite
Dude, you like novels?! You should read the “Kite Runner”. It’s such an awesome novel.
I like the view from your windows. Good choice.
Comment by Treasure of Baghdad — May 1, 2007 @ 3:18 pm
Eric Smith…you are officially my favorite person every to have set foot on God’s green Earth….because you named your bunny after Ash from Army of Darkness…you…you’re the champ..simple as that.
i love you.
-Eric D
Comment by Eric D — May 5, 2007 @ 8:42 pm
ever*
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