My Very First Entry

About five months ago I moved to New York City. It has been a long time dream of mine to live and work here. Being a documentary/television producer, working in Washington D.C. just wasn't cutting it for me. The truth is I have been in love with New York since I was about 15-years old. I remember stepping out of Port Authority, with two of my dearest friends, witnessing a police chase. I felt like I walked onto a movie set. I had an overwhelming feeling of excitement and anticipation. The idea that I could some day live in the most famous city in the world -- with all of its art, culture and glamour -- turned into a huge goal for me that day. So nine years later I moved here. But the circumstances were not as I imagined. There were certain “attachments” while making the move that prevented me from truly experiencing the city. For the first few months it was as though I moved to Albuquerque or Scaggsville (no offense to those from Albuquerque)! There were no feelings of excitement and very little motivation. I feared that I built it up too much, to the point that I would inevitably be let down. (My whole reason for moving when I did was not just to fulfill a dream but it was from fear of losing that dream, bc I was beginning to succumb to comfort.) Just as I was contemplating my move back to MD, there were a series of events that challenged my decision. Needless to say, I’m still here and I couldn’t be happier about it!

For some time I have been fooling with the idea of keeping a blog. It was never the right time. Always busy. Or, I just didn’t want the pressure of maintaining it and then feeling like a chump for not doing so. At this point in my life, I am now compelled to start this journal/blog. Why, you ask? I’ll tell you why:

1. I am experiencing the wonders of a new city and it seems each day is a surprise.
2. I have started a new job.
3. I recently left the old behind and NEW is the key word.
4. I am surrounded by many inspiring and amazing people (writers, filmmakers, artists, travelers, philanthropists and wonderful friends and family).

Those are just a few reasons, but really, I always think it is interesting to follow people on different journeys, especially those who are embarking on new territory, as I am doing.

Perhaps only my friends will read this or maybe strangers, either way, I hope I can create something worthwhile here and not just give you a mundane list of trivial knowledge (though, I'm sure I will on occassion). I hope that I receive feedback (positive or negative) and corrections when I might be wrong about an assumption. I’m not exactly sure what angle I will take, but I plan to treat it as a journal. You can follow me on tribulations at work, at home, and in dating. Find out about new music, compelling films, fun events and whatever other types of trouble I decide to get into.

So here’s to my first blog (cheers)! Happy belated New Years to you! Happy belated birthday to me! (I just turned 25, geeeeez!)