it's almost done, so here's the list.
waking up in astoria
in the time I've been in nyc, I have:
1. had an internship at a newspaper where my photos were published, a job I previously dreamed about.
2. "befriended" a drug dealer who called me on and off for a steady three months where i did not ever answer the phone.
3. for a period of time, worked 7 straight days a week.
4. lost a ton of weight because of the walking around, and then gained a lot of it back.
5. confirmed that it's really not all about college.
6. learned what "starfucking" really means.
7. everyday, walked past things that would strike me anywhere else as extraordinarily sad, scary, and/or interesting.
8. really intense relationship, with an immigrant.
9. worked at cipriani, which although low-class little ol' me didn't know it, is THE "posh-eatery empire". Subsequently, was asked to leave two days before I planned on quitting since I "didn't hustle enough, was too messy." (and I don't want to sound like I'm making excuses, but in my heart of hearts I know that I don't work slowly, and I honestly don't believe I'm too messy, and I think it's something really fucked up like they don't want me to get overtime this week and I get paid more than the girl they hired to replace me.)
9a. Same day I was fired, story came out of the owners of the entire corporation pleading guilty to tax evasion, both father and son have years probation and must pay back $10 million. (but it's too much to let me have 6 hours overtime, need to cut payroll! VIP!)
9b. Two weeks ago, while I was on vacay, a steampipe exploded at 41st and lex, shutting down the block my shop was on. Subsequently missed four days of work, was told I could "try to go to ConEd to see if they would pay for it."
10. decided that I probably, even though I'm glad to get to know you a little better, don't (won't be able to anyway,) want to live here in my future. sorry big city, but you're too big for me. you remind me of a narcissistic baby who doesn't realize that the entire world has feelings too and even though it loves you, can't spend all it's time focused on just your little self. a city in my future is likely, but not this one, I don't think.
11. stolen a shit-load of wifi! HELL yea! lol.