like i said before, i got an excellent opportunity to move into pv early (as in May 22) but I didn't actually start living here until about 2 weeks ago.
personally, i think pv is awesome. my fiancee and i have a decent sized 2 br/1 bath apt. we converted the second bedroom into an office which is really nice, we have a full kitchen (no dishwasher, but i'm used to that), plenty of living space. because pv is so new, everything feels really clean, but i'm sure vdc will be very similar. while i wish i had a washer and dryer, i think i am getting a great deal at 1250/month. Oh, and utilities being covered (except for phone and electricity) is a pretty nice deal. I don't know what is covered at vdc.
While it seems that there are a lot of families, it isn't really annoying or anything like that, it just isn't as social as say the freshman dorms from undergrad. It is kinda boring for the summer, but i think i will notice it less and less once i have to study.
My only gripe about living on campus (and i'm sure all you sports fans can side with me) is that UCI's on campus cable system does not provide ESPN, nor do they plan on getting it added in the future (how lame is that). There is also no way to get another cable provider to service your apartment. You can get a satellite dish, but it must go IN your apartment. anyway, i won't go through that whole hassel just to get ESPN, but thought i would let you all know. I am not a big tv watcher...the only thing I do enjoy watching though is sports, and now I am greatly hindered. We do get FSW and FSW2 for all of those awesome UCLA games (GO BRUINS!!!).
one more thing...at the pv community center, they do have tvs that get ESPN, so I propose that all those who love watching college gameday get together at 7:30am (I know we won't be studying that early) for some heeb nationals (the low fat kind), memosas, and some good ole college pigskin!
oh yah, invite me to that no drama party...
see you in august,
noah (that was probably my longest post ever)