Saturday 8-20-11
Power outage from around 5am-7pm... so I simply lounged at home until I was starving and walked to the store for food
Sunday 8-21-11
Stormy all day... So I read my friend Mara Truslow's book Fifteen Fragments. If you want to read an AMAZING, honest, and heart breaking-ly beautiful book look no further. It took me essentially 1 day to read (2 afternoons).
Now I am not much of a cryer in general... but to be perfectly honest it has been a rough first week here in Yonkers. I don't know if it was Hello Dolly that got my hopes up or something else, but it hasn't been all carriages and singing store clerks. I miss my home in San Luis, I miss my boyfriend and my friends. I miss knowing where I'm walking, and what to expect when I get there. I miss the small town vibe where you basically know everyone (and their dog) I MISS COFFEE SHOPS!!!! I miss bookstores and politeness.
I can't explain how stupid I feel somedays for leaving everything I love and know for a place that is cold (in their behavior) and unknown. I'm lonely... I'll be the first to say it! But luckily I have an amazing boyfriend and amazing friends and family that have supported me this week. Especially to "that one guy" in particular who has reminded me that this is where I'm supposed to be and that slo doesn't hold much for me anymore... at least not right now. Who makes me laugh and calms me with the intricacies of the mundane parts of life... and sends cheer up flowers
So starting Monday I made an effort not to cry, and to appreciate what I have coming my way the next 2 years.
Monday 8-21-11
I met my new roommate!!!!! Her name is Emily and she is an incoming grad student in poetry at Sarah Lawrence. She seems really cool and I'm excited for her to totally move in on Friday and to get to know her over the next 2 years.
I also explored the mall about 10 mins from my house (which has an H&M!!!). The mall actually reminds me of the outlets in Paris in many ways. (I miss Paris)
Tusday 8-22-11
more mall exploration, a purchase of a new pillow, the announcement of a new Tom Waits album... all in all a satisfying day
Wednesday 8-23-11
Today: I walked to sarah lawrence and bought 2 books: David Sedaris "When you are engulfed in flames" and "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett. Then I walked to Starbucks where I am now currently drinking the first coffee I've had since I left Boise a week ago. Where I am currently typing these blog posts, and also enjoying some free passion fruit nonsense.
The next few days are going to be super stormy so I can't wait to settle down with these books and some tea. Keep calm until the storm of school takes over next week. To be honest, I'm a little scared of that storm and if I can keep afloat through it.
I miss Paris too... and you!
ReplyDeleteI've read both "When you are engulfed in flames" and "The Help" - both really enjoyable!
Try reading "The Sweet Life in Paris" by David Lebovitz. He talks about what's great and awful about living in France, and he even puts in recipes (he's a chef!). Then you can bake and cook and take your mind off of New York :)