Next week will mark my six month anniversary in New York! I still can't believe that I live here. When you get into a routine, it is very easy to forget such a privilege. My roommate suggested that I take time to be a tourist, which puts my new reality into perspective. So this past week I decided to treat myself to a little reminder.
Thursday night we went to see American Idiot, which is a Broadway play featuring music from Green Day, and also (until tonight), their lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong. It was like being at a concert, and we sat four rows from the front!!! Amazing time. I'm excited to see the Allman Brothers this month at the legendary Beacon Theatre and Amos Lee in April.
Saturday was just one of those days when you feel like exploring solo. I went to see my traditional Saturday morning movie, The Kings Speech. Anything before noon is considered a matinee, and is only $6. AMC theater in Kips Bay is now my new favorite place to be at 11 a.m. on Saturday. After the movie, I wandered over to 5th avenue to do some incredibly unnecessary shopping. But I am a sucker for a deal, and came away with a few items for under $50!
I haven't seen the Flatiron building since I moved here, so that was my next stop. It's located on 23rd and Madison, right next to Madison Square Park, the original Shake Shack and the cutest little dog park you've ever seen. I love to watch dogs. They are so funny and carefree, and the more I am around them, the more I want one. As much as I would love to wait until I have a yard for them to play in, they make the most excellent company in this city. I think people here are more affected by watching dogs than children. They basically are their children, complete with entire wardrobes and carriages to be toted around in.
As I headed back to 3rd avenue to take the bus up, I passed through Gramercy Park. I think I have officially found my favorite place in New York. The homes were gorgeous, the park was well tended and there were a plethora of cafes and shops that reminded me of Europe. It's also where the birthplace of Theodore Roosevelt is located. All in all, a fabulous day!
I am really excited to see what the next six months will bring, especially since it will be warm weather again. I can't wait to go to the beach, hear free concerts in the park and not have to wear five layers of clothing everywhere I go!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
I am becoming my mother...
Because I look forward to spending Friday night in the peace and quiet of my home, instead of out and about in this crazy city. Last weekend was a bit hectic, so I am definitely in recovery. I was able to work three shows at Fashion Week, and enjoyed one of them immensely! I was asked not to disclose which shows I worked, but the clothes were unbelievable! I also worked the VIP section for one show and saw Kim Kardashian, Sophia Bush (One Tree Hill), some guy from Ugly Betty, one of the Real Housewives of NY (the one with the nasty husband), and a random rapper. Definitely a very cool experience.
I have two auditions coming up in the next few days for plays in the city. One would be a traveling production, and the other is local. Excited and nervous for both. It's been a LONG time since I've done any real acting, and I'm a bit rusty. Very thankful for the opportunity to try, though.
Today we had 65 degree weather!!!!! So, of course I wore open toed shoes. If my legs would've been tan, I would've worn a sundress. Are you kidding me?! We won't have an opportunity like this again until May. I've been told it's not uncommon to have snow in April, so I want to maximize open toe time as much as possible. But when I walked into work, people just laughed at me and said that I was very "southern." What the heck does that even mean? Don't these people expose their feet??? Another coworker commented on the excessive length of my toes. Regardless, I proudly sported those beauties all around that office. Not ashamed.
I have two auditions coming up in the next few days for plays in the city. One would be a traveling production, and the other is local. Excited and nervous for both. It's been a LONG time since I've done any real acting, and I'm a bit rusty. Very thankful for the opportunity to try, though.
Today we had 65 degree weather!!!!! So, of course I wore open toed shoes. If my legs would've been tan, I would've worn a sundress. Are you kidding me?! We won't have an opportunity like this again until May. I've been told it's not uncommon to have snow in April, so I want to maximize open toe time as much as possible. But when I walked into work, people just laughed at me and said that I was very "southern." What the heck does that even mean? Don't these people expose their feet??? Another coworker commented on the excessive length of my toes. Regardless, I proudly sported those beauties all around that office. Not ashamed.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
February Fun
Only in Manhattan can you go to the grocery store and pay $12 for 1 lb of Velveeta, and proceed to the flower market across the street and pay the exact same amount for two dozen gorgeous roses. I just don't get it. I find myself frequently surprised by the cost of things, whether it be pricey or cheap. I wonder what I could get for Shanes barbque up here. Or better yet, open a Waffle House. In the last two days, I have heard three different people say that the restaurant they miss the most from home is good ole WH. I would give my left arm for an Allstar right about now.
I am excited for February in the city! I've been told it is the most challenging month to live here, because it feels as if winter is never going to end. So in an effort to prevent hibernation and zero social contact, I have planned something for every weekend in the month.
This weekend I volunteered at KEEN through New York Cares. The purpose of the program is to work with special needs children through various activities to enhance social and functional skill sets. I was partnered up with the cutest eight year old girl who wiped the floor with me in puppet design. I beat her down in bowling though, so no harm done. I enjoyed the entire afternoon, and met a lot of really great people (also my new place for meeting men-I mean, if you are going to spend your entire Saturday afternoon playing with children voluntarily, I think you may be worth me putting on make up and not wearing my fat pants).
Next weekend is FASHION WEEK! Thanks to my friend Rich, I am working two different shifts on Friday and Saturday, and will have the chance to be around some of the most beautiful people and clothes in the world. I do plan to come prepared with bags of candy and large quantities of baked goods, because models are people too. They need to eat. And I need them to gain weight.
The following weekend I have my first legitimate audition for an actual play that has toured previously, and been made into a DVD. I have already had an audio audition, and got a call back, so the accent must not be an issue! I also am planning to submit for a role in Snow White, which will be an off Broadway production in the spring.
I'm hoping the end of February will bring a road trip to Vermont. I have always wanted to see the state in the winter, and am working on getting a group together. I do miss my road trips. I get a little stir crazy if I have to stay in the same place for weeks on end (no matter where it is). I think I will always have the nomadic gene, because the thought of settling down somewhere for the rest of my life really gives me a panic attack. No clue why. I guess I am a peacock, and you've got to let me fly!
I am excited for February in the city! I've been told it is the most challenging month to live here, because it feels as if winter is never going to end. So in an effort to prevent hibernation and zero social contact, I have planned something for every weekend in the month.
This weekend I volunteered at KEEN through New York Cares. The purpose of the program is to work with special needs children through various activities to enhance social and functional skill sets. I was partnered up with the cutest eight year old girl who wiped the floor with me in puppet design. I beat her down in bowling though, so no harm done. I enjoyed the entire afternoon, and met a lot of really great people (also my new place for meeting men-I mean, if you are going to spend your entire Saturday afternoon playing with children voluntarily, I think you may be worth me putting on make up and not wearing my fat pants).
Next weekend is FASHION WEEK! Thanks to my friend Rich, I am working two different shifts on Friday and Saturday, and will have the chance to be around some of the most beautiful people and clothes in the world. I do plan to come prepared with bags of candy and large quantities of baked goods, because models are people too. They need to eat. And I need them to gain weight.
The following weekend I have my first legitimate audition for an actual play that has toured previously, and been made into a DVD. I have already had an audio audition, and got a call back, so the accent must not be an issue! I also am planning to submit for a role in Snow White, which will be an off Broadway production in the spring.
I'm hoping the end of February will bring a road trip to Vermont. I have always wanted to see the state in the winter, and am working on getting a group together. I do miss my road trips. I get a little stir crazy if I have to stay in the same place for weeks on end (no matter where it is). I think I will always have the nomadic gene, because the thought of settling down somewhere for the rest of my life really gives me a panic attack. No clue why. I guess I am a peacock, and you've got to let me fly!
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