Empire State of Mind

Okay kids... new chapter in my life equals new blog. I'll be making a New York blog soon. Link to be announced!

- Chris

Set Fire to the Rain

Well it's official. I now live in New York City. I officially got here yesterday and spent a glorious, sweaty two hours moving all my stuff up five flights of stairs with no elevator. I'm never moving anything out. Ever. So Rachel and I got here at the same time and went out in search for some groceries and supplies for the apartment. Did you know an A/C unit is EXPENSIVE? Um, $100-$150 is the cheapest... so fans will work for now. Ashley and Kim arrived last night to spend the inaugural evening (Ash had a job interview today and can't move unti the 11th since that's when she gets help). Today was internet and cable installation! Yes, we're wired, but we won't have a TV until the 11th haha. We also did some job hunting today. I applied to TJ Maxx, Whole Foods, a few restaurants, a theater box office, a wellness center and all sorts of places. So we'll see how that goes.

Okay so that's what I've been doing... but I'm also stressing and wanting to scream right now. Ashleigh got really discouraged today with a few things, and she's letting it dictate whether or not she wants to be here anymore. I mean she's paid for the first month, deposit and a fee, so it'd be foolish to back out now, but she wants to not move. I'm really stressed with this because this has happened tons of times in the past month. I took a chance on this move, and I really want her to do it as well. I applied to tons of place today and yesterday, and Rachel texted a friend of ours and got a part time job. So that discouraged me. I'm terrified I won't get a job, but I'm not letting it stress me out and make me want to run back to Richmond. I just can't let it do that. I just wish she would realize the potential New York will unlock in her life. It'll get her away from stupid people bringing her down and open up tons of new experiences. ACK I want to scream. Stressed. But I'm loving New York. Being in Columbus Circle today was brilliant. It's close to my school, and I just love Manhattan. I can't wait to see a show... but I'll have to haha.

I ALSO BOUGHT THE SWEETEST CHAIR THAT TURNS INTO A BED. RIGHTEOUS!