You don't need to hide, my friend, for I am just like you.

[ncender]

Few things -

I'm moving to New York City in less than a month. Pumped about it. Sad about it. Scared about it. Pumped about it.

This is my favorite song lately:

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I'mma try and write here a bit more. Unpack my brain, like. I get all noised up in there sometimes.

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[lateniteslesley]

Wow, what brought on the NYC move? So many Rollins people are up there, makes sense for theatre though. Know where you're living? NY is awesome, but I am so very much not jealous of your having to physically move in the city with all the cars and lack of parking. And elevators. What a horrible afternoon that shall be for you, enjoy!

[ncender]

A lot of things. My family's up that way, and it's very difficult to visit between the distance and working hospitality. Also, I never intended to work in hospitality, but the industries I'm interested in are avocations and pipe dreams down here. There's no reason for me to be here other than friendships and a stable (but ultimately undesirable) job.

I been talking shit about moving up there for the past few years. Now our lease is up, Jamie's moving to LA for grad school, and Greg is determined to go up there. For me, it was always the thing that made sense, but I've been putting it off. Partly because it's daunting and partially because I got comfortable down here. I went through a good month of flipping out and trying to figure out a reason/way to stay here, which...now seems very silly.

So yeah, Greg and I are subletting Keira's place in Astoria for the first couple of months, and probably aiming to stay in that vicinity. The move will suck balls, no doubt, but I will be selling my car shortly after.

[lateniteslesley]

Yeah, slightly closer to the family I suppose. I moved to Florida in part to be closer so I understand that (OK, I am still 1100 miles away from them, but that's better than 2,300!). NY ain't so bad of a place to be, and a change of scenery is always good.

What part of Astoria? When I had my fleeting thoughts of living in NY, I tested out Astoria for a few months. I lived off the Broadway stop I think. Really great part of town, and not needing a car and being on a reliable transportation schedule is SO liberating.

It's great that you'll be going with someone as well. Adventures come easier that way, even though I'm sure you know like 50 people who live there anyway.

My platonic life-mate lives there and I visit as frequently as I can. We shall have to meet up--hanging out in the NorthEast is somehow easier than Orlando.

[ncender]

You know, I don't really remember. North Ditmars, maybe? That sounds right-ish. I'm really psyched to not have to drive anymore. Subways = read while traveling. Score!

Also very psyched about accessibility. Odds are that if I want something, and I have the funds, it'll be a short trip away. I'm already planning out martial arts schools to visit, for example.

And yes, hit me up. That's another nice thing, is that if I end up staying there, people WILL come visit, because it is New York City.

[angelthrust]

Can't wait to have you back in the area. Can't wait to see you frequently... can't wait to visit you in nyc... can't wait to be your wing man on the girl sich there too.