Tonight Judson, my cute fiance, asked me what I think about when I have nothing to think about. I thought for a moment, and was a little ashamed to admit that lately I've been thinking about how much I miss New York.
I miss staying up until 4 in the morning working on mood boards, flats and croquis. I miss my friends (a lot). I miss riding the subway to school every morning. I miss the hot chocolate from La Pax and eating lunch in Bryant Park. I miss taking cabs. I miss wandering around the city by myself. I miss art supplies. I miss the cups of berries from Whole Foods. I miss the security guard who would push the elevator button for me when I got to school each morning. I miss the subway station musicians and the calm of the city on Sunday mornings. I miss being excited to go to school, to be learning about things I am interested in. For example, that Tim Gunn really is that nice in real life.
I was not at all ready to come home when I did. In the cab ride to the airport, I turned around to get something out of my bag, saw the city fading away and I lost it. I couldn't control myself. Tears were streaming down my face. My driver probably thought I was crazy.
Moving to New York was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I want to go back. I'm not finished there quite yet.
I know I stopped blogging about half way through my time there. It just got so busy. Lots of things have happened in my life since then that I need to catch up on, for instance, the fact that I am getting married. Yes. Never thought I would see the day. Anyways, I doubt anyone reads this anymore, but I am going to blog anyways, because it is much faster than writing in a journal.
2 comments:
As somebody who thoroughly hates law school (a standard of sanity, right?), I can empathize with your longing to actually be excited about school and what you're learning. The value of this can't be overstated.
I love New York, but the closest I've gotten to Parsons or Mood is via Lifetime channel and these photos by Liz.
I discovered your blog yesterday (from a linked comment you left on mine). It looked abandoned but interesting, so I added it to Google Reader just in case. Good thing!
P.S. Once again, I am so happy for you and Matthew Judson (and that you call him Judson—love it)!
I read it!!! (Elise chilton that is...) And I love it! Congrats girl on getting engaged- SO SO SO happy for you!
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