Sunday, March 7, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
A day to be spent outside
That's all that needs to be said about today. Was able to, for the first time in 2010, have lunch sitting on the steps in Union Square. It was beautiful today. Only regret is not making it to Central Park before dark. Luckily it is supposed to be this nice for a few more days.
Friday, March 5, 2010
A Solid Evening
This year, and semester especially, trips to the city have been improving in both frequency and quality. While I did make it to the city once a week last semester, those trips were for class and it was rare that I did much more than go to my class when I was there.
This year, being off campus, and maybe with the countdown to graduation in our minds, there has been a increase in activity/mobility. I would said I have been in the city 75% of the weekends I am in NY this semester. It's really great that we are getting to do this kind of stuff and it definitely wipes away any of those pesky 'if I had gone to a local college I'd be in so much less debt right now' thoughts.
Tonight was a really solid 'hipster kid' night, looking back on it. A few of us met up in the city and after getting falafel at Mamoun's (which is an absolute must if you are near Washington Square Park), to see Michael Haneke's newest film, The White Ribbon. While the movie was very good and incredibly well shot there was a big problem with the screening. What is a sure fire way to ruin a foreign film? Having someone in front of you who is tall and does not care enough to slouch for the rest of the audience behind him. So what, you might say, he couldn't have blocked much of the screen. And you are right, but when you are directly behind him, the part of the screen his head is blocking is the subtitles. I spent the entire screening leaning one way or the other trying to see around him. I think the lady next to me thought I was attempting to put my head on her shoulder. I know moving sounds like an option but the only row we could have sat in would have been in the front and I couldn't decide if that would have been better.
From there we went a few blocks over to a record store which I have become fond of this semester, and then onto Cafe Reggio, this really awesome coffee shop that has been around since the 1920s and is open all but 4 hours a day (from 8 am to 4 am).
So in summary to add up the hipster-ness of the night (which is not intentional but in recapping, I realize how it sounds) I spent the night 1.) in the village 2.) at an arthouse seeing a foreign, independent, black and white film 3.) followed by a trip to a record store 4.) capped off by getting coffee not just at Dunkin or McDonalds but at a coffee house dating back to the 1920s.
It was a solid night.
Pancakes, MoMa, Sabarsky Cafe, and Sushi-birthday dinner on 96th tomorrow.
Goodnight!
This year, being off campus, and maybe with the countdown to graduation in our minds, there has been a increase in activity/mobility. I would said I have been in the city 75% of the weekends I am in NY this semester. It's really great that we are getting to do this kind of stuff and it definitely wipes away any of those pesky 'if I had gone to a local college I'd be in so much less debt right now' thoughts.
Tonight was a really solid 'hipster kid' night, looking back on it. A few of us met up in the city and after getting falafel at Mamoun's (which is an absolute must if you are near Washington Square Park), to see Michael Haneke's newest film, The White Ribbon. While the movie was very good and incredibly well shot there was a big problem with the screening. What is a sure fire way to ruin a foreign film? Having someone in front of you who is tall and does not care enough to slouch for the rest of the audience behind him. So what, you might say, he couldn't have blocked much of the screen. And you are right, but when you are directly behind him, the part of the screen his head is blocking is the subtitles. I spent the entire screening leaning one way or the other trying to see around him. I think the lady next to me thought I was attempting to put my head on her shoulder. I know moving sounds like an option but the only row we could have sat in would have been in the front and I couldn't decide if that would have been better.
From there we went a few blocks over to a record store which I have become fond of this semester, and then onto Cafe Reggio, this really awesome coffee shop that has been around since the 1920s and is open all but 4 hours a day (from 8 am to 4 am).
So in summary to add up the hipster-ness of the night (which is not intentional but in recapping, I realize how it sounds) I spent the night 1.) in the village 2.) at an arthouse seeing a foreign, independent, black and white film 3.) followed by a trip to a record store 4.) capped off by getting coffee not just at Dunkin or McDonalds but at a coffee house dating back to the 1920s.
It was a solid night.
Pancakes, MoMa, Sabarsky Cafe, and Sushi-birthday dinner on 96th tomorrow.
Goodnight!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Take a new route
Have you ever walked down the block past where you normally stop, or took a different street to get you to the same place? Lately, I have been taking a different route home from the day care, each time. I am not expecting to stumble upon anything incredible, but I feel like we get into routines and changing them just a bit might be a good thing.
Even though I have been walking from my apartment to the day care since September, there are probably 50 streets that I could and have not ventured down to get me from A to B. I am not planning to go out of my way, just trying something different each time for a literal change in scenery.
Today I stumbled upon a pretty cool looking mattress out in the garbage, a much larger community garden area than the one next to my building, and a little fruit stand where I was able to buy 5 apples and 4 oranges for 3 dollars. Not bad, I'd say.
Even though I have been walking from my apartment to the day care since September, there are probably 50 streets that I could and have not ventured down to get me from A to B. I am not planning to go out of my way, just trying something different each time for a literal change in scenery.
Today I stumbled upon a pretty cool looking mattress out in the garbage, a much larger community garden area than the one next to my building, and a little fruit stand where I was able to buy 5 apples and 4 oranges for 3 dollars. Not bad, I'd say.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
A Welcomed Change
I know it's a little late to be pointing out something I appreciate in my apartment this year as compared to last. But at the same time, maybe not. As I was about to write this blog, I was packing up my things to notice a guitar lying out. This, while not typical, is a representation of how much music is played in my apartment this year.
While most of us last year were music fans and were typically all listening to something at any point that we were home, playing music was not a common occurrence, and it was not with my previous roommate either. It is something that I love.
I may not always have time to pick up my guitar, but I don't think a day goes by that one of us hasn't played our guitars. And the beauty is when its a communal thing, finding two or three of us sitting down and playing music together. It's definitely something I love and have become accustomed to and one of the bigger things I will miss about this place in a few months.
While most of us last year were music fans and were typically all listening to something at any point that we were home, playing music was not a common occurrence, and it was not with my previous roommate either. It is something that I love.
I may not always have time to pick up my guitar, but I don't think a day goes by that one of us hasn't played our guitars. And the beauty is when its a communal thing, finding two or three of us sitting down and playing music together. It's definitely something I love and have become accustomed to and one of the bigger things I will miss about this place in a few months.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Planning Ahead
It is definitely something easier said than done. And the word ahead, brings a vagueness to it. I tend to think I plan ahead decently in the short term. But planning bigger things, larger steps that encompass much bigger chunks of time, now that is an area I tend to fail at.
I met with a professor and friend of mine today to talk about an assignment I was hoping he could assist me on. We ended up spend 40 minutes of the hour I was there talking about my plans for the future. I know that in 10 years, there is a definite place I would like to be. That place would be working in a private practice setting as a clinical therapist for children and adolescents. It does not have to be my own practice, and honestly if it's through a center but the job is the same, that is fine too. Regardless - this is my long term goal.
The plan to get there is a lot less defined. After talking with my teacher, less so. Not because he made me change my mind or anything, but he more was able to lay out how many different routes there are to go without really listing anything specific. I know I need a PhD. It was originally decided that I was bypassing the Masters but after the discussion today, that is no longer certain. As far as jobs, places who will employee me while I go to class for the next 7 years, finding a place that is relevant, that will pay for this schooling, and will pay me well enough, that place seems as realistic as winning the lottery right now.
I have managed to make it to 22 without ever needing a resume, without ever having to formally apply for a job, go through an interview, etc. There will be a lot of firsts piling up over the next few months, that is a definite. I just hope I can start making bigger strides in my planning ahead.
I met with a professor and friend of mine today to talk about an assignment I was hoping he could assist me on. We ended up spend 40 minutes of the hour I was there talking about my plans for the future. I know that in 10 years, there is a definite place I would like to be. That place would be working in a private practice setting as a clinical therapist for children and adolescents. It does not have to be my own practice, and honestly if it's through a center but the job is the same, that is fine too. Regardless - this is my long term goal.
The plan to get there is a lot less defined. After talking with my teacher, less so. Not because he made me change my mind or anything, but he more was able to lay out how many different routes there are to go without really listing anything specific. I know I need a PhD. It was originally decided that I was bypassing the Masters but after the discussion today, that is no longer certain. As far as jobs, places who will employee me while I go to class for the next 7 years, finding a place that is relevant, that will pay for this schooling, and will pay me well enough, that place seems as realistic as winning the lottery right now.
I have managed to make it to 22 without ever needing a resume, without ever having to formally apply for a job, go through an interview, etc. There will be a lot of firsts piling up over the next few months, that is a definite. I just hope I can start making bigger strides in my planning ahead.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Risky Business
We played our second game of RISK tonight. I need to stop trying to conquer Asia. I end up spreading myself too thin and everyone is afraid of someone controlling all of Asia because of the number of extra armies per turn so I end up wearing a bullseye.
Fingers crossed for two beautiful weekends in a row. Plan is to go to Montauk this weekend and then my sisters are coming up to visit the following weekend for, hopefully, two full days in the city.
Fingers crossed for two beautiful weekends in a row. Plan is to go to Montauk this weekend and then my sisters are coming up to visit the following weekend for, hopefully, two full days in the city.
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