New York City

Lessons From New York City

Today as I absent-mindedly doodled in my planner while on hold with yet another potential venue for voter registration events, a little note i had written at the bottom of today’s date caught my eye: 3 weeks left. Excuse my french, but holy shit. Where the hell did the time go? I feel like itContinue reading “Lessons From New York City”

Friday on the Island

Last night was one of my favorites in New York as of my 5th week. A few of us headed out to Coney Island around 8, after hearing there is a weekly fireworks display on Fridays. Watching the fireworks turned into going on a few of the rides, including what may be the most terrifyingContinue reading “Friday on the Island”

Friday in the Church of Fashion

Wow. I am worn out. On top of work every day, a lot of energy has been spent trying to stay cool, as the temperature has taken a turn for the worse. It’s been in the high 90’s the last few days, and the only way that can be worse is that it’s as humidContinue reading “Friday in the Church of Fashion”

Memorial Arch

Little Nothings

What a week. Every day has been packed with more exploration, new friends, and some very very late nights. On Thursday, I had an interview after work at an upscale restaurant in Brooklyn, called The River Cafe (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60827-d482173-Reviews-The_River_Cafe-Brooklyn_New_York.html) As you can see if you follow the link, is that it is the number 1 ratedContinue reading “Little Nothings”

1 down, 9 to go

While my title insinuates that I am keeping track of my time here, I really can’t say that I am. Already, it feels much too real for me to be doing so- I feel like I actually have moved here, and that I’m simply at the beginning of a new job. I believe that meansContinue reading “1 down, 9 to go”

Beauty and Essex and Awe

Neale Donald Walsch once said, “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” This first weekend has proven that mantra to me throughout. I am in a new city, where I am a minority for the first time in my life, and I barely know anyone. That’s a lot to take on at once.Continue reading “Beauty and Essex and Awe”

Somewhere in Brooklyn

I’m waking up in the city for the first time, and boy, it’s going to take some getting used to. While the bed in my room is super comfortable, and I love the skylight over it, I’m definitely not used to hearing people and cars and sirens all. night. long. Thats what you get whenContinue reading “Somewhere in Brooklyn”

Taking a bite out of the Big Apple

The day is here-almost. Tomorrow I embark on the most daunting, but also most promising, adventure of my life. My flights are booked, my bags packed, my roommate expecting me; I’m all set for my summer in New York. I remember about 13 months ago I was preparing myself in a fairly similar way. IContinue reading “Taking a bite out of the Big Apple”

It’s That Time Again…

Well, Summer has rolled around again. While the Pullman rain makes it hard to remember that the warm months are just around the corner, time did it again and pulled a fast one on me. In a week and a half, Lauren and I will be packing up and moving out of the apartment weContinue reading “It’s That Time Again…”