I am approaching my one year mark in NYC. Sometimes it feels like I just moved here and other times it feels like I have been here forever. I can't imagine living outside of New York. There isn't any other place I would rather be at this stage in my life. Although I don't want to be here forever, it is such an exciting place to be right now. New York keeps my life interesting.
A year ago I was in the process of making preparations to move here. I had just accpeted an internship and I was searching for a place to live. I was excited to start a new chapter in my life. I had no idea what living in New York was going to be like or how long I was planning on staying here once my internship ended. Life is a constant guessing game. Decisions are overwhelming and the right choices aren't always the obvious ones. I guess I can only speak for myself, but it seems that life changes daily but when looking back over a long period of time there are some things that stay the same. One moment I will make one decision that I am confident in and the next minute I find myself wanting to go in a completely different direction. I find peace and comfort in knowing that things work themselves out but that doesn't stop the unknown from being completely terrifying.
Somedays I feel confident and happy and other days I am panicking because another year has gone by and I have so many questions that have yet to be answered. Patience is always something that I have drilled into my head but patience, although a virtue, is never easy. I know life is understood only in time, and once we come to one conclusion we face another obstacle of the unknown. Some things take years or even a lifetime to understand.
Stacey and my dad came into town last weekend during Stacey's spring break from school. The three of us always have a great time when we are together. We shop while dad watches his sports. He loves his March Madness and it doesn't matter what we are doing or where we are, if there is a game on, the world stops. While they were here we explored the city, ate lots of good food and went to the Top of the Rock. The view was amazing! After seeing the city from such great heights, I was just like "Yep, New York and I are meant to be! I never want to leave!"
Japenese Food for Din Din
Van Leeuwan is one of the best spots to go for ice cream. It has a great restaurant atmosphere and the most tasty flavors to choose from. I love chocolate and coffee ice cream and when the two are put together it is out of this world :)
Dad and I love our coke!
Like father like daughter
Whenever I eat greasy food, like hamburgers and french fries, I always want a soda to go with it. I love greasy food so so much. I hate that my favorite things in this world are so unhealthy for me. There are two things I will never give up no matter how fat I am and that is french fries, chocolate and cookies. If I die young because of it, then so be it!
Dad watching March Madness... the guy doesn't stop!
I feel like New York and I are meant to be. I don't know when the two of us will part but I can't see me leaving anytime soon. I know my parents always put a bug in my ear to move back to Utah so I can find a husband. My whole point is this, there are never any guarantees. I think I have to pursue happiness in my own way and things will fall into place the way they should. There is no rush to get to any one point. My life's experiences are significant to me. Comparing myself to any other person would be a mistake.
"Comparison is the thief of joy"
I think if we are going to compare ourselves to others it should only be in the way that benefits us and encourages us to be something better than we are :)
