...Can you tell I'm excited?
Well, I am.
I keep saying it's already hit me that I'll be living in New York City for an entire semester, but I really don't think it has yet. I'm still in the "this is only a dream" state. I don't think the whole thing will really sink in until I get off the plane tomorrow, attempt to hail a cab to Brooklyn (where I'll be living), and get dropped off on the sidewalk (with two suitcases, a backpack, and my guitar). I will be alone. I will be lugging my life around in containers. And it will be wonderful.
That's when it will hit me.
I'm living in New. York. City.
But, as excited as I am about the little adventure that's ahead, leaving is bittersweet. The opportunity to live, intern, and study in New York City isn't something that comes around too often. Because of this, I've selfishly said that I won't be leaving for the entire four months I'm there. At all. For any reason. (Except to sing in someone's wedding in October and to visit my grandparents in upstate NY, of course!).
Luckily, there are many that have agreed to come visit me. But, plane tickets are pricey, and life moves at an ever-constant pace, so there are also many that I won't see at all.
Last week, I bid "au revoir" to my wonderful Nashville family. I went to one last super-indie Nashville music show (which was fantastic, by the way). I spent time with some great friends. I went on a fabulous date to the Holland House (which, if you're in Nashville, you should go to... get drinks, the mussels, and the cheese platter) and mini golfing with my fantastic boyfriend. And I watched a ridiculous amount of the Olympics. I have no photos of any of this :(. I promise it all happened, though!
This week, I was back home in Charlotte. I was able to see my talented brother play a show with his band, Birds with Teeth.
... Andddd someone from Carolina Nightlife decided to take a photo of us afterwards...
...Hilarious.
I was also able to meet up with some of my best friends from high school. It's been over a year since we've all been able to get together (Michelle's been in Europe for the last year, and the rest of us have been busier than bees). Needless to say, it was so so so wonderful to down some sushi, sip on some wine, and catch up on each other's lives. I was also able to grab coffee with my fantastic friend, Ivette (but I don't have a photo of this either)!
And, OF COURSE, I was able to snuggle my little Yogermuffin (aka Yogi).
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| Thanks for la fotografia, Mish. |
Last night, I created a LONG list of "NYC Things to Do When I Get Bored or Run Out of Things to Do". (Which, honestly, when will that ever happen?). But I made the list anyway. And PLEASE- if there is somewhere in NYC that I absolutely have to venture to (whether it be a restaurant, a bookstore, a museum, a park, etc), send it my way! I will continue to add to this list throughout the semester, and I'm always up for new adventures.
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| My creative Halloween costume from Junior year of high school... a lot of time when into this. Can't you tell? |
Welp. All's well that ends well. It's been a superb summer, and I am beyond blessed to have so many loving and supportive people in my life. Thank you all for being just as excited about my adventure as I am.
And if you'd like to keep up with my Big Apple experiences, please feel free to keep checking this blog! (Just a word of warning, though... there will probably be a lot about food. And music. So, if you hate those, you might want to get out now).
<3
Nat
(ps- next time I type words on this blog, I'll be sitting somewhere in New York City. Eeeeeeek!)
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