i live in charles village which is a cute neighborhood in walking distance from a lot of relatively rad diy stuff.
i like the fact that i can go to shows and events here without mountains of cocaine popping up everywhere (not that i really judge...but at a point it get old and obnoxious...) i also enjoy how art seems to be a bit more accessible to the general public (as in stuff such as artscape.)
plus, paying dirt cheep prices for rent also boosts my spirit... ya dig?
and yeah....essex...i dont blame you.
i was in towson for 4 years (3 of which were without a car...and there was one year i didn't have any friend with a car...) which, although not as bad, was still soul-sucking...
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