First ‘official’ full week in NYC:
- Classes: My classes are full of intelligent, but cut throat people; I was sort of intimidated at how feisty they were at first. Then I stopped being self-conscious and realized I’m just as, if not more, cut throat than they are. Haha. Oh and my professors are all nuts. On the first day of english, for example, I was assigned an essay due the next meeting and had to write an in-class, well-developed, 5 paragraph essay. Da fuq.
- Fashion’s Night Out: I didn’t experience it like most of New York did. It was more work for me, alongside classes in between. Once I was finished with the stress, and went to go meet up with people to enjoy the night.. I got stuck. Literally. But in retrospect, I got to enjoy so much more than other people did. I just wasn’t fully taking in the experience.
- My Bucket List Job: I got to experience something most people only dream about or see in movies. I’ve always wanted to do this job at least once. Just to experience it. It was definitely much more intense than I thought so it stressed me out quite a bit. But once I had time for myself to just sit and gather my thoughts, I realized how extremely lucky I was to even be near an event like that. Hell, I was inside! (Wait, really?!) Plus, how many people work one of their dream jobs within the first four days of living in New York City? Practically nobody. Especially in that field. Ugh, I’m so lucky it’s ridiculous. I asked my supervisor at the end of the job, “Why did you pick me anyway?” Yknow.. just because it was the end of the job anyway, so why not take a chance and ask a stupid question that should never be asked? She answered, “Because you’re a dick with passion. That’s a rare find - a strong young woman who’s not gonna take shit from anyone, but also won’t let that guarded attitude get in the way of putting her whole heart into what she does. Plus you really know your stuff.” I’m not one to broadcast to the world whenever I receive a compliment, but sometimes it really is nice and reassuring to get them. This one in particular was much needed; I was so discouraged and full of self-doubt, but my boss brought my mood up a little. Just a little.
- EPIC Motion: I auditioned for EPIC Motion this past Saturday without really telling anyone since I thought I was just going to do it for fun. But I made it! Ah yay a place for me to dance. After receiving the “Welcome to EPIC Motion Season 4!” e-mail on Sunday morning, we had our first rehearsal tonight (Tuesday). I’m so rusty and out of shape but I already love it. Part of the reason might be because I was always in the same dynamic of people, but I think it’s just the energy and the vibe I’ve already gotten from the others. I missed being part of a team that had the directors actually participating instead of just dictating. It was refreshing to see the directors doing the across-the-floor exercises in line… with everyone else and getting critiqued.. just like everyone else. I know of so many teams whose artistic director, who also dances with the team, almost never practices, never receives critiques about their dancing, and never follows their own rules. I’m happy to have made the team and cannot wait to see where this season takes us :)
I’ve also been eating quite a bit, but I’ve been failing so hard at taking good photos before I dig into my food. It’s that good that I can’t help but stuff my face once I get my food. Stay tuned this weekend for some food porn though. My friends ( who are all so sweet and amazing! so glad we all connected so fast and so easily) and I are gonna do a cheap eats adventure through the East Village this weekend so you best believe I’m gonna take lots of photos for my own viewing pleasure. And yours too.
If you’ve actually been reading these little (or, in this case, long) updates - I love and appreciate you so much!
xoxo
