so far...

There have been a lot of things happening in life lately. Personal things, professional things - all good growth things. I really feel that my personal growth journey has been leaping forward as of late. So many new discoveries have taken place which in turn create positive feedback in other aspects of life. Realizing my true sense of self and selflessness have helped me take me out of the picture and let the journey take its course.

I've met a lot of very wonderful people lately; and what's even cooler to me is that I've met people who share my views and lead similar lifestyles. It's so nice to have that sense of community here in the city.

"Real" person life has been going well. I got to temp the other day as a greeter for a conference. Let me clarify what that meant for me: my job was to escort people in the elevator to the correct floor and show them the conference room, then return to the lobby and do it again and again. haha - it was kind of an awesome job, but what I loved most was watching all the other business people who worked in the building come in for work. Some with bags of breakfast and cups of coffee in their hands, many with ipods, women in flip flops with their heels in their bag. It was great! So interesting to see those higher up in the company and the recent graduates just starting out. That world - that "real" person world - is a whole nother adventure. Next up catering at the after premiere party for "Where the Wild Things Are" - nifty!

And as far as professional life goes - I've had a lot of great auditions lately. Mostly things that just felt good. Solid expressions of the gifts I was given I guess. And recently I learned that one of those auditions has turned into a job! I'll be doing CATS again, but this time in a different role. The theater is in New Hampshire and the schedule is great because you get to go back and forth from the city. So I will be doing that until I head home to Ohio to get ready for the next adventure.

So I was walking home the other evening, realizing that I would be leaving soon, and it hit me - I'm going to really miss NYC. I've really grown accustomed to the lifestyle and have loved being surrounded by so many friends from so many different adventures. I love being able to walk everywhere, catch a cab or subway, take great classes, see great shows, eat great food, and learn so much. The thought of missing the city hadn't quite occurred to me until that moment. And you know, I kinda love the fact that I can say I really miss living in NYC when I'm gone. It's turned into a new kind of home.