Friday, 31 August 2012

Thankful



The last 2 days have been everything all at once to below are some things I am thankful for:

1. Having a spare seat between me and the next passenger on the 14 hour flight to LA


2  The fact that the next passenger was a great guy and we just about talked the whole way (nothing romantic so relax)

3. Being welcomed so kindly by the US immigration officers in LAX  - it was a painless experience and they were genuinely happy to have me!

4. The fact that someone else took my luggage (2 super large bags) off the carousal and put them on a trolley for me as I was still busy with immigration - no strain on my back in that one


5. The great cab driver I had from NYC airport - he was a demon driver winding through the traffic and had me downtown in no time with a great conversation to boot

6. My apartment is a little small and ordinary but location location people - awesome

7. My new gym does yoga on the roof at night - thank you, I may actually enjoy yoga

8. I have a new friend in the lady who signed me up at the gym, she asked for my CV straight up and has taken me under her wing

9. New York Fashion Stores - just been looking so far but thank you thank you thank you,so affordable and so much choice - plus most have bathrooms which is a good thing to know



10. Pre-packaged food - you can get everything you can think of here all cooked and neatly packaged for you to take away.... not that expensive either so no need for me cook really (thankfully and probably not that different from the Australian Di)

11. Free wifi - may you always connect me to the world.

But what I am mostly thankful for it - all my lovely friends and family emailing me - really need it and appreciate it at the moment so keep it up!

Everybody dance now

 This is Union Square, a popular parkland/meeting spot in the East Village where I am staying
 There are always people, markets, buskers, and people watching the world go by

 and luckily for me I got to see my very first REAL LIVE dance off by some NYC breakers
It really was a break dance off..... I felt so white and uncool - they sure know how to pop and lock it!

Monday, 27 August 2012

Sent packing

So this was me in 2009 leaving NYC after a week of shopping and sightseeing... as I am now moving to NYC I have just finished packing and have 2 large suitcases that I somehow need to guide on my own    - I ended up packing 4 times and finally my mum stepped in to help as I was in trouble.. who knows what they may feel like wearing when? Was 8 pairs of jeans really too many to take?  Thankfully the mothership came to the rescue with her practicality - plus she reminded me that I can buy it all again there. xx

Thursday, 23 August 2012

International Chic

Even at 6 years of age I was ready for the international high life.. note the poncho, long socks and maryjanes .. so fashion forward. x

Wednesday, 22 August 2012

Until next time....

 A week of saying goodbyes and indulging
 Spending time with my cute as a button god children

 Having some spa time with my sis...
and a final cruze down chapel ................. Goodbye Melbourne

Thursday, 16 August 2012

Tuesday, 14 August 2012

Sunday, 12 August 2012

On the move

Staretd off well with a celebration to mark the arrival of my US visa

 
 Packed up my NYC portrait - excited that I will be amongst the real thing soon
 Where would we be without the stripey bag... who knew it would take so many to pack my clothes in
 Just about packed up from my fancy apartment - say good bye to views, luxury, convenience and space
Amongst all the bustle a bout of tonsilitis tried to stop me in my tracks... with the assistance of a little medicataion I soldiered on... 7 days of work to go and 2 weeks until touch down.  I am allowing myself to get excited.. soon.. just a few formalities to go. x