Notes from an Island

As I was walking around Chelsea and was experiencing the vibe, I really got the feeling that this is somewhere that I would like to live. Very engaging, very active, tons going on.

Today it settled in that I'm here! This is it baby - NYC! After yesterday's surreal sensation, today was great - walking around and just enjoying being here. Lunch in Chelsea, checked out where the apartment is, enjoying being out on the streets and watching the world go by.

Crossing the Hudson River (actually going under it) was the start of a strange, surreal sensation. As I was coming in and seeing the skyline, the realization started that this is now home. No longer is it a tourist destination - this is where I live. Talk about a ton to take in. After checking into my tiny hotel room with a window that looked out on to nothing but a wall, I walked around and tried to absorb it all. I guess I was shell shocked.
I have to understand that I need to build an independant life here - dinner with Greekie was great but I can't rely on my small group of friends to entertain me and build my network.
Thought for the day - shoes are going to be more important than I thought! With all the walking that I anticipate, shoes and comfort and how long until they wear out was not on my radar at all!