Sunday, April 29, 2012

The Start of Something Wonderful

New York City has a lot of little lessons in perseverance. Carrying your groceries back from Manhattan on a crowded L train just to save a little money. Sacrificing sleep for a social life because you never know when an evening will turn into one of those little stories you'll tell people for years to come. And then there is the big one. Coming here jobless and nearly broke but so very determined.

In February, I made the move to the big bad charismatic mecca that is this city. I held my breath and closed my eyes and tried my best not to fall off a metaphorical cliff. I trusted this city to show me possibilities. Because that's why people come here right, for the possibility of opportunity? For the certainty of adventure?

I came here with the dream of starting something, a dream of settling into a life of my own. And well... I did it. This week was my first week as CAD Artist for Martha Stewart. So far, I love it. Everyone here is hard-working and passionate and happy, and I get to make cool things all day and sometimes eat homemade muffins and cakes. I am incredibly lucky to have found something so great so soon and appreciative of all the stars that had to align for this to happen.

This week has been my happiest, most zen week so far because I am finally unencumbered by the uncertainty of the next month. I have something regular to count on, something I am responsible for. My future has a path, and I just have to enjoy the ride. It's all just beginning, and it's going to be the best.


Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Finn

My new glasses from Warby Parker arrived over the weekend!! For those of you interested in the model, they are the Finn in Sandlewood Matte. I fell in love with them when I did the home try-on on a whim. Now I feel like such a proper New Yorker with these new frames of mine and their more updated shape. Funnily enough on the same day these made their public debut, I also fell in love with about 5 pairs of new glasses from a vendor at the Brooklyn Flea. I sense a new addiction coming along.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Haven

It's really easy to get lost in the craziness that is New York City. So many people crammed into such a small space and always in a hurry or a fuss. Everything is important here. That's why I think there is something magical about these cherry blossom trees. They are a brief oasis in an angular cityscape. They're already dropping petals, and I'll be sad when they are gone, although I suppose other trees and plants will start to bloom soon.
 
And you know, my view on cherry blossom trees is pretty similar to my view on Brooklyn. I love living in Brooklyn, even though sometimes it's a real pain to get home since walking is never an option from Manhattan. In Brooklyn there is space to breathe and places to hideaway. Your corner of the world truly feels like your own. And Manhattan never grows old or annoying or less charming because it is still a destination.