Mexican

Yesterday started off a little rocky with the apartment searches.  The first one we saw was really cute, partly furnished with some really cool pieces and pets were allowed, but there were at least four long flights of stairs to walk up and with Bailey turning 10 this year, I just couldn't imagine putting him through that hike every day for the next few years.  The second place was a terrace apartment.  It was definitely older and they were patching up some cracks and painting while we were there but it was gorgeous.  Brand new renovated kitchen and bathroom; nice big outdoor private courtyard; 2 big bedrooms and one with a balcony.  However, it was available to lease this week and we still have 5 more weeks on our current lease so it was too early for us to take.  The third one would have been big and nice with a large yard for Bailey but it was in the most ghetto back street I have ever walked down, complete with smells of dead fish and wild birds roaming around.  Most of the houses had barbed wire on their fences.  My Aussie immediately said "no way" and I agreed.

So we came back home and did a little research online again.  Most of the places we liked were hosting inspections this weekend so we'll see if they are still available this week.  Once an inspection happens, then applications are taken and most properties are taken within a few days.  I'll keep my eyes open though and see if I can line up some more viewings later this week and next weekend. 

With our homework done, we decided to relax a little bit and went to the Local's rooftop terrace.  I love this place.  It's almost 4 stories up and great views, kind of small and secretive but always a good vibe.  We ordered marniere mussels and chilli frites and I washed mine down with the cider of the day, Little Miss Muffett.  Once we finished there, it was time for a Wii bowling challenge in our living room.  Five of us battled it out; I came in third place unfortunately.  By this time, the roomies were gearing up to go out for the night but my Aussie suggested we have dinner out- MEXICAN!!!!

It's really hard to find Mexican food here and even when you do find it, it's not like what we get in the States.  The most dissappointing part is the lack of free chips and salsa.  I know, I know, I can almost hear you shouting "NOOOOOOO" because that's what I did.  But we found this cute little spot in Surry Hills and ordered some red sangria, jalapeno poblanos and I had some delicious rice/prawn/cheese dish that you scoop into tortillas.  It was awesome. 

Is it weird that my food experiences are sometimes the highlight of my day?  I'm serious.