In which New York City continues to be incredibly inexpensive.
Total items now in my apartment:
- A gaming chair, used, retrieved from a 4th floor walkup apartment and then rolled four blocks
- Three felt chairs, used, retrieved from a block away
- Coffee table, used, retrieved a 6th floor walkup apartment and then carried 15 blocks (regrettably)
- 2 large instant pots, new, retrieved from that same walkup
- 6 sets of cutlery, used, retrieved on the walk home from my sister’s apartment
- One pair of gloves, small, retrieved directly from a very friendly doorman who taught my partner how doormen work
- One pair of snow boots, size 7 womens, same.
Total cost:
- $0.
One of the fun traits about New York City: people are constantly giving away free stuff! I don’t plan on furnishing my home with these items forever, but my apartment is now very hospitable. The only item missing is a fridge.
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I just took a break from writing to search for fridges on craigslist. I messaged 6 people. Tomorrow, perchance I have a fridge.
Julian Wise 