7 December, 2006 | Leave a Comment
I am not going to be homeless at the beginning of January. Hurrah! I mentioned in a previous post that I met with a male model about renting his place while he’s in New York working. He had several people interested in the apartment (one of whom offered to pay several months rent up front) and I didn’t think I had a chance. I didn’t have the energy to lobby for it. But to my surprise, he said he felt the most comfortable with me and that he felt he could trust me. My innocent and fresh-off-the-farm demeanor serves me well, I must admit. I think I could have a successful career as a bank robber.
Here is a photo of my new landlord (with his face cut off — sorry, but it feels wrong to publish a recognizable photo of him on my blog):
Yes, I will be sleeping in his bed for four months — but he’ll be far away in New York. He doesn’t really appear this way in person, of course. He’s sorta grungy looking, but obviously he cleans up real nice. He’s a very sweet and thoughtful guy and I feel quite comfortable with him. He’s not a pretentious jerk — otherwise, I wouldn’t have chosen to live in his apartment. Today we met at a café so I could be introduced to his best friend — a nightclub singer who lives nearby. We plan to go to the movies together soon.
So anyway, I move in on December 30th and have the sublet till the end of April. If he lines up another modeling stint, I could stay longer. While I’d rather not have to find another place to live, I like not being tied down with a lease. By the spring, I’ll have a better idea of when I want to return to London and I like having a bit more freedom. Plus, it’s fun to experience new neighborhoods. The apartment is very tiny. It’s in a modern building (with lift, concierge, parking garage, etc.). I’ve never lived in a building like this before, so it should be interesting. If you live in New York or London, you would die to find out how much I’m paying in rent. Paris isn’t a cheap place to live in by any means, but the rents — for some reason I do not understand — are quite reasonable for a major city.
I’ll be living in the 16th arrondissement, which is close to the Eiffel Tower. The apartment is about a 5-minute walk from the Trocadéro, the famous plaza that overlooks the Eiffel Tower (and where you can take the best photos!). I will be seeing a lot of the Eiffel Tower over the next few months. I can walk to the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysées in about 15-20 minutes (I think). This area is a bit stuffy and snooty and I wouldn’t want to settle here long-term, but for a few months I think it will be fantastically fun. I move in the day after I return from Italy, which is cool because I’ll be close to the Eiffel Tower for New Year’s Eve.
I am so very relieved to have found a place without much effort (thank you, Craigslist!). And I am excited to move in. My first few months in Paris have been rocky and I think a new apartment and a new year are just what I need. It’ll be a fresh start!
Anglofille said @ 8:41 pm | paris life |
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Congrats! Things are looking up
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itsLillie Says:
December 8th, 2006 at 5:11 pmRe:New Flat
Congratualtions! Sounds great!
Re: New Landlord
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wait, that guy is FRENCH??
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Yes, Nicole! Things sure are looking UP! LOL!
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Oooh la LA!
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nice one!!
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Thanks everyone! (William, naughty!)
Maitresse, don’t all Frenchmen look like this guy and act as sweet as him? Oh dear.
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Not missing his face at all. In fact, he’s the best-looking Frenchman I’ve ever seen.
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Hi Anglo,
Although this has nothing to do with the article I think it is still a good read. It is with regard to your opposition on the use of Google.
Hope you’ll enjoy it!
Have a merry Christmas and happy new year!
