light at the end of the tunnel

today started bright but I felt glum. too much whirring in my brain, my back was sore from sitting in a crap chair. fortunately the day turned round although the weather went downhill. we signed or lease for our flat in a beautiful room, which had the original, gold lift as the main feature in the meeting room. the strangest thing was when they declared the four cases of bed bugs there'd had in the past year and handed us the pamphlet about the lead paint. apparently there was an epidemic of bed bugs two years ago and this is now standard practice. then I had a massive walk around downtown ago and saw some cute restaurants and an amazing looking art Deco furniture shop. the sky was grey but I felt perky. randomly what made me feel good was going through China town. it may not be as cool as Soho or as flashy as fifth avenue. but it's real, and is what I know and reminds me of home. it doesn't matter where you are in the world, China town is always the same. then for a comforting gyu kaku meal. exactly the same as in Japan so reassuringly the same. also great to hang out with Jo and bishop again and to be ourselves. this was a few blocks from our new place and Jo and bishop could get the f train all the way back. life is good.