Room hunting blows

Been in NYC since Tuesday night, and I've been pounding the pavement since then. Originally my intent was to find a small room share in the UWS near Columbia, but my options have slightly broadened my search to...Manhattan.

My lowest point came yesterday, when I was supposed to meet with a very prosperous lead in the UWS. Long story short: I wake up early (painfully hungover from a reunion with Zach and Pete at the Corner Bistro), travel almost 2 hours roundtrip, only to get a call from the guy 2 blocks away telling me the room was JUST! rented.

P.S. Thanks for the sympathy, Nate.