From the very second I knew I’d be spending my summer in NY, I knew I was already on the verge of experiencing something undeniably out of this world - I’ve come to find out that not only was my original thought correct but I actually underestimated what I was getting myself in to. It’s been an incredible journey to say the least. I’m currently in my 3rd month, at my 3rd street, 3rd “home” train station, 3rd different route of getting to my apartment and most importantly, 3rd set of roommates. Its fair to say that I’ve had a completely different set of experiences throughout the course of these few months, experiences that have not only changed my outlook on life as a whole but completely made me realize what life really is all about. The challenges it forces us to face everyday, the mistakes we make to learn lessons that will inevitably shape the rest of our lives. Basic necessities like living on a budget, learning to be a little more open minded and being a “go-getter” have all been part of this amazing puzzle that seems to have effectively encapsulated my entire life. I’ve loved and I’ve lost here, I’ve starved, been and abounded, homeless (relatively), cried, laughed, danced, gotten high (numerous occasions), yelled, written love letters, sat in coffee shops and pondered my future, partied with celebrities, been to places I’d never dreamed I’d get to go, and met people I never thought i’d meet. I’ve never felt so grateful to be in such an amazing place. I’ve lived with a weed dealer, a queer pop musician ( yes, that’s actually a thing), a honey dealer (this exists as well), and for the normal end of things; a videographer, fashion photographer, and a education student. All important pieces of this massive thing I call my life. I’m writing this as I sit on the L train heading back to my friend’s place to crash on his couch for the night. We’re probably going to play video games, share some laughs and listen to music, all things that sure, I could easily do anywhere else, but something about this city makes it that much more magical. I fell in love with a girl here, I’d like to think she fell in love with me too, but she had to go back home, and my heart couldn’t help but be broken. She was unlike any girl I’d ever met before, we spent days together and waking up and seeing her beautiful blue eyes next to me, made me feel weak with happiness and content, I’ve never fallen for someone as much as I did her, we connected and it was amazing. The day she left, I felt as if I just had my soul yanked out, I didn’t know what and how to feel, I wrote a 5 page letter, and I poured my soul in to it. But I’ve decided that the moment we shared together will be something I can cherish forever and always look back on with much delight. I’ve loved being in this city, and I’m looking forward to finding out what the next month has to offer. NY, I love you.
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