Wow, week one almost finished! What a wonderful whirlwind of a week it has been. Reflecting back on my posts I realize that I have done my fare share of raving about my NYC experience so far. Haha, I guess it just shows how much I really am enjoying my time here. I must say I've been so busy I haven't had time to get homesick; however, it's not to say I don't miss some very special and irreplaceable people in my life.
I'm looking forward to spending my first weekend in the city, I have met some wonderful girls here at NYU and I look forward to relaxing and hanging out with all of them. I also am looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow and actually getting in a run too!!
It's quite interesting, before I left for New York so many people told me to watch out for all the rude and crabby people out in the big city....I was prepared for the worst. To my great surprise, everyone (so far) is incredibly nice, genuine and supportive.... honestly, they put 'minnesota nice' to shame. Perhaps I am surrounded by a bias group of people, but so far I'm impressed.
Other side note, I absolutely love the transportation of the city. It's amazing to walk out my door and literally have the city at my fingertips. You walk down two blocks and there's your favorite coffee shop, you hop on a subway and in 10 minutes and you are at work, or you catch a cab for a ride down to your favorite restaurant.... it is so convenient and so much fun to explore.
I'm also really looking forward to having a special visitor next weekend. My boyfriend, Braydon, whom I conveniently (or inconveniently? .... depending on how you look at it) met a few months before I left is coming to visit for a few days. It should be a great time to show him the city and see each other a few weeks apart. Part of the reason I'm adjusting so well to the city life is that I have the opportunity to meet many new people but I also have the ability to stay grounded and receive support from people like Braydon and my family....they help provide me with a foundation that centers me and facilitates my personal growth. I'm a firm believer that everyone should have a few people in their lives (whether its a spouse or just a good friend) that can hold them accountable and nurture them, whether they are a minute or miles away from the other person. I feel so blessed to have this support in my life.
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"Each one of them is Jesus in disguise."
-Mother Teresa
ps....this quote is my life mantra.
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