I found an apartment, and move down there in just about 1.5 months.. and it's in the Lower Garden District. For those of you who aren't familiar, NOLA has a ton of great neighborhoods, all with very distinct feels. The LGD is full of homes at every turn like this (below) -- a Southern girl's dream.. and everything is so walkable.
For those of you planning on visiting (and please, please DO!), I have a gorgeous 2BR with ample space for my study/guest bedroom (ahem), and all the amenities I need (laundry, dishwasher). Superb neighbors, cute backyard.. and enough room for me to hone some gardening skills beyond succulents and herbs. I cannot be more excited for this move.. although it's a little bittersweet moving away from the Carolinas where I have so many of the people I love.
Pictures are coming of the place -- the landlord still had a few things to install and fix before I move in (like central air -- thank God!), and then I'll have about a month until it's officially time to start medical school. I met a handful of classmates, and they're all normal (!!) and really fun. I can just tell we'll get into some shenanigans down there.. and of course, study our asses off.
