I came home from work to find that Sarah and her friends Linke and Shon had made a huge dent in unpacking and setting up the apartment, like some magical elves who, finding no shoes to cobble, decided to set up the kitchen instead.

The places is starting to seem like a home. And a pretty great home at that. Dishwasher and laundry in unit. Cool brick walls. Big modern kitchen. Sure, the parking situation is terrible and the neighborhood lacks that Andersonville charm, but I did take a shower this morning that was so awesome it almost made me cry.

Me: Sarah, the timing wasn't the best, but you found a real good place for us.

Sarah leaves in three days.