So here are some pics of the new pad.  I can’t say its the biggest of places to live, considering its a studio apartment (struggling coach must sacrifice), but the location is great.  If you are familiar with Minneapolis, the place overlooks Loring Park (click for Google map).

Loring Park (to me,  at least) is Minneapolis’ version of New York City’s Central Park or Chicago’s Lincoln Park.  The adjacent  neighborhood is not nearly as prominent, but it is Minneapolis’ only downtown park.

Here is a picture of the building taken from the park:

Yes, that is a Dunn’s Bros. Coffee on the first floor of the building.  Not that I’m much of a coffee fan, I can at least tap into their free wireless network

Finally, a picture of the building taken from across the lake in Loring Park (the building is second from the left):

In all the cities I have lived, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Orlando, Phoenix, Nashville,  to name a few, I have never really lived downtown.  I parked my car on the street on Friday and have not moved it since.  Walking and being green certainly has a way in the city life.  So far, I am really enjoying it   Hopefully the cramped quarters won’t dampen the spirit.