Good morning, Wednesday- I'm a busy lady again- can't seem to catch my breath but loving every minute of it, except those minutes when I feel daunted by the fact that David and I have not yet planned a summer vacation, of which I am very much in need of- from the moment we moved here in December it's been absolutely full tilt and nonstop. I'm grateful for all of the forward movement but would like to stop for a few and breathe in the air, instead of gulping down an iced coffee and trying to figure out how to get it all done.
So this New York move is finally feeling exactly right- I was walking Khan last week, on a beautiful day, surrounded by Brooklyn greenery and beautiful brownstones and had this feeling of insane elation come over me. I felt for the first time in many years that I was exactly where I needed to be- and though I know the years in Miami were where I needed to be to get to here, this is just so right, so perfect for right now. I am very present in New York- it's my home and my inspiration and my Brooklyn neighborhood is more beautiful every day. I love its leafiness, its solitude, its sleepiness in the day time. The constant stroller parade and perpetual buzz of helicopter parents I could live without, but everything's a trade off. That's what headphones are for.
And here's the thing about living in New York- it's a stressful place that makes you feel choked sometimes but you just can't beat it. And though I live in Brooklyn which for many used to feel like the wilderness, it's far from remote. Last night I got a call about a meeting in the city today and realized my nails looked like the nails of the women who do my nails. It was about 7 pm and I needed to get a manicure and pedicure- no problem. Right on my corner is the fastest place around- they did double duty on my hands and feet at the same time and I was out in half an hour (have you tried Essie's Jazz by the way? Fabulous neutral beigy/grey). And in my one block radius here's what I've got- Trader Joe's, a gym, a pet store,Barney's COOP, Sol Moscot, Sahadi's for amazing gourmet treats, a brilliant wine shop, a dry cleaners, a fabulous indie book store ,a movie multiplex, and two drugstores. There's so much more too- and that's really the joy of living in New York- the convenience of everything you need within steps from your front door. I'm not sure how I ever lived without that. Sure for a minute I missed my car, but this is just so much easier, so much more free, and so much better, at least for me.
I feel lucky to live here again- this city challenges me in ways that help me to grow- I'm through the transition and feeling excited to be here this summer- I so missed the proximity to the Atlantic coast and its many amazing weekend possiblities- hoping to go to the Cape, Rehoboth Beach, Montauk, Maine, and any other number of places within driving distance. Yay New York. I'm so into you right now.
And that's all I've got for you today- hope your day is full of ease, nice manicures, and happiness. You are just where you need to be, at least I hope you are. Cause that's what's up this honey I'm home kind of Wednesday in the best city in the world. Come visit me, I'll take you for a good manicure and then some. XO