I hear being #1 is so passé and that #2 is the new black. As such, we’re all the rage in 2007 as we lost our first choice apartment in Munich on Monday. Luckily for us, we immediately jumped on plan B as other offers came pouring in today.

Of course, it’s the only apartment where I failed to take pictures. But imagine this: an office space that’s been converted into an apartment. It feels a bit loft-like with light pouring in on all sides. There’s one large bedroom that we’re asking the owner to convert into two or three bedrooms with a wall of closets. There’s a deck to be built within the next four to six months. Two bathrooms (in odd locations) can be found alongside a large kitchen that Chris apparently can help to design. It’s on the first floor, tucked away from street within a very active and chic neighborhood filled with eclectic restaurants, coffee shops and theatres (it’s all about location). Sure, it’s across of My Sport Lady, a small women’s fitness club, but we’ve been told they close at 10 (and it’s not like we’ll be paying attention to their clientele).

So cheers to #2. Just like Domino’s or Diet Pepsi, the runner-up position can be very rewarding. Just don’t tell that to Justin Guarini.