it suddenly hit me while driving though the lincoln tunnel that i am really doing this. the music was thumping, my heart was racing, and my left tail light was out. i don't remember much else.
a little over a month ago i packed the remainder of my life into the back of a vw gulf and headed back east after a 7 year midwest interlude which resulted in the foundations of my now young adult life. after paying my fines and dues to saic and fmnh i figured it was time to make something of my skills. so, i'm getting my mlis and living out the dream.
a series of observations cataloged by the passing of time >>
01. mosquitoes on the east coast love me and my apartment.
02. regular coffee means with cream and two sugars- they look confused when you order it black.
03. i could not have done this without the kindness and guidance of friends. thank you all.
04. happy hour is a new york city godsend.
05. the cyclone at coney island will cost you an additional $4 if you want to ride again, but they'll cut you a deal if 2 people go on their second ride for $5.
06. i didn't shoot out the star, but i did watch the human blockhead hammer a nail up nose at the freak show.
07. maine is only 5 hours away and takes 3 states to get to.
08. the mosquitoes in maine and worse than in brooklyn.
09. moxie, lobster roll, the beach, whiskey and a campfire - simply new england perfection.
10. ikea in jersey on a saturday is hell.
11. you can take a ferry to an island that used to be a fort. it's fun to bike around there and then wonder around the east village looking for dinner.
12. graduate school is amazing. i'm finally with my people and things feel like they are falling into place.
13. it's easy to start a band with three other future librarians -- the shift -- now we just need to practice.
14. people dress pretty sharp in this city. more polished. less beige. tailored.
15. my first gallery opening involved a performance by the swiss graffiti robot.
16. the sound of the ice cream truck though quaint at first, is actually very distracting when you're trying to read Buckland.
17. it takes approximately four days for mail to go between new york and chicago.
18. don't think you can return home without people finding out. it wasn't intentional, just overwhelming. i've learned my lesson.
19. i think the mosquitoes are gone. at least from my apartment.
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ah...your musings are making me nostalgic for the east coast. put on your list the chinatown express between boston and nyc. $10. and vermont. closer than maine and just as beautiful. i look forward to visiting you in nyc. i'm there at least once a year. on long island mostly.
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