Fuddland

Fifth flat in just over two years, I’m getting good at this packing lark.

My new place is much more convenient for work and studying at the university — I can walk to either in under half an hour — and, much more importantly, is a stone’s throw from most of my friends’ homes, as well as the majority of bars, cafes and restaurants I usually frequent. No more wasting money on taxis home at the end of the evening!

Furthermore, the rent is two-thirds that of my last flat, and the neighbourhood is quieter and more traditionally “Chinese” than the wide-streeted, characterless district that I’ve been living in for the past fifteen months or so. It’s good fun discovering all the local shops, getting to know the best places to buy fresh fruit and vegetables. The only apparent downside is that the landlady lives in the flat directly opposite, which means we’ll have to be model tenants for a while before we throw our housewarming party.