Life Lately:

NYC, NYC, and more NYC

I don't know if anyone remember this, but a couple years back I had planned on moving to NYC...and unfortunately those plans fell through. But I guess it's not so unfortunate because things worked out for the better anyway :] Because now, I'm in a better position to make big moves. And now, I'm ready to start prepping for the move. And this is how it happened...

This last November I visited New York, great timing too...got to celebrate one of my good friend's birthday with her AND I was very fortunate to meet a whole bunch of amazing new friends! I love that, meeting new people who happen to be fabulous, and genuinely so! Not to mention I finally got to see the "off Broadway" production "Sleep No More" as well! And let me tell you!...I had been obsessing and dreaming of that production since the first night I stumbled upon it while searching for shows to see in NYC during my stay. "Sleep No More" is thrillingly intoxicating and utterly fascinating...but that's all I can say for now...I'll save the rest of what I have to say for another blog dedicated entirely to SNM.

But aside from all the partying I was partaking in, I also did a lot of exploring on my own. It was really, really nice. This was actually the first trip I'd ever taken on my own, and somewhere amidst all the parties, bars, conversations, and sights I somehow had fallen right back into the intention of moving to NYC, and the priority level put it right at the top of my list. My love for the city had been reawakened with a vengeance, and truthfully, my heartstrings have never known a stronger pull.

I told my family, and happily the consensus was clear I had everyone's support.
And here goes my big fat #TALKTOTHEHAND to everyone who has doubts about my ability to live in the city. Many people act as if it will be miserable and near impossible because NYC is so expensive. They try to play it off as friendly advice, but it just comes off as "I'm shitting on your parade." I mean I'm open to tips and advice, but don't sit there and list things like you're gonna need a job, it's one of the most expensive places to live, it gets really cold...and pretty much anything negative about New York. It just frustrates me that people automatically assume that I'm not doing what I can to save up as much money as I can to hold myself over in the unlikely event that I don't already have a job lined up for myself upon arriving. I'm pretty positive I'll already have a job, but if I don't, I know it won't be hard to find a full time service job somewhere in the city. And I say service job because that's what I'd be doing...until I get my cosmetology license...which depending on NY state laws could be a long, or a short process. And I know that there's a glory attached to NYC where people automatically assume that if you're moving to NYC for a job it's some sort of badass high salary corporate job in Downtown Manhattan, but in my life, that's not the case. My dream is to live in the city...not make it big. One day sure, but for right now, just getting myself there and residing in one of the 5 boroughs would be a dream come true....granting my own wish really takes the cake with this one.

As far as the cold weather...well there's these things that are pretty common and popular in the winter season, they're called...winter clothes....I have them, and I know how to layer them, voila. Haha! Anyway...I'm planning on moving out there no later than this coming May :] But I'll be there again in January for a week and hopefully I can get some job interviews in while I'm there! If not I'll be back again in March or April strictly for job interviews.

Below are some pictures and video montages of my trip <3
PS...If anyone could help me out with a job, or knows of any job opportunities please please PLEASE let me know! That would be amazing! Just thought I'd ask :]

XOXO,

Kenzie

My keepsakes from the Sleep No More production. Produced by Punchdrunk

Also, here's a video with info and previews of the show

Doing the robot on the Brooklyn Bridge


Happy Camper


My chucks go places <3


All of the sudden, I looked up, and we were in Times Square


I had to






It's safe to say, I'm happy


Mini Montage featuring "Moon River" by Henry Mancini



If my life is mine, what shouldn't I do? Random montage



Sunrise in Central Park



Sunny on the Brooklyn Bridge

If you're going to Comic Con SD I'll be at the SG booth on Friday and Saturday

I need a new set. ASAP.

I've finally expanded my Second Life business into "real life" haha! Anyway, onto the good good stuff!

Screen tees and other items with my designs are finally available!



















Please have a looksie

RAWR Revolution Online Store

When life gives you lemons...write a poem

Butterflies in my tummy...Rinse, and repeat.


I like having butterflies in my tummy...

Because like pain they seem to remind me

That I am alive...and kickin' too,

But unlike pain they won't hurt you.

It just tickles when they flutter.

So I'll welcome them to stay,

Come and go as they please,

Let my heart skip a beat,

Rinse, and repeat.



Fluttering wings tickle my tummy...

There they are again, a happy reminder.

Here I am again, alive and kickin'.

Their random visitations are sporadic at best.

Short, yet sweet, and cherished nonetheless.

I tell them to come and go as they please,

Hoping they make my heart skip a beat,

But whatever the outcome...

I'll rinse, and repeat.



Fluttering wings multiply, I can really feel the pressure.

Hasn't let up for one second...

But I know I'm alive and kickin' to the beat.

Own it in the moment,

My current mentality: forever young

And if you catch me red-handed beating life's big drum

I'll just smile and shrug before I keep going on,

Because they never stay long,

They come and go as they please,

And their butterfly kisses

Make my heart skip a beat.

So again and again...

I will rinse, and repeat.

I may not be perfect, but I am free<3

So it's completely and utterly official. I've got my ticket, I've started packing, and I'm totally scared shitless. Let me just tell you folks, I am not a fan of stepping out of my comfort zone. I cherish my comfy personal bubble of confidence and security. I mean don't get me wrong here I am still very excited about the move and the positive life changes I'm making. I'm still happy and proud that I'm taking the necessary steps to reach my goals and pursue my dreams, but either way I know I'm going to be plagued with symptoms of homesickness. I don't know how long it will hurt, but I know things will be better once my love returns. Happy face. You see the plan is that he will fly out with me initially, spend about a week of precious quality time together while he helps me get settled in, then he leaves. Sadface. Sadface. Sadface. Good thing is that I'll only be "hardcore suffering" for a little less than a month. Hopefully even less than that, because I'm going to try and save up money for a plane ticket for my sister to come out and spend a week with me before I fly back for Christmas. Happy face. So I'll visit home until New Year's..I'm not sure if we'll ring in the new year in SD or NYC..but either way when I return home (eeeep! NY is going to be my home!) my man will be coming with me. Then things will not be bad at all. Ugh I swear this whole thing was about me celebrating my independence and living my dream. Instead I'm worrying about homesickness and thinking that everything will be okay once he's there. But it's the truth. No matter how hard I try and act like I'm strong, the truth is that I always feel less secure when he's not there to come home to. Maybe it's because after 3 years together we've never spent more than 2 weeks apart. This move is going to set some records for us.

Time flies, and soon, so will I.

Well hello there gorgeous!

You're looking mighty fabulous, as always<3

Soooooo, the surreal tingly dreamy feeling that I got after deciding to move to NYC, has started to wear off. But being the dreamer that I am, I'm savoring what's left and lingering. But like they say...while one door closes, another opens... and it's totally true, because now that the sheer surreality of it has begun to fade the reality of the this decision is actually sinking in. And I'm loving every minute of it. Man, talk about falling in love...with life! I mean this is my dream, and you know what people? DREAMS DO COME TRUE...but sometimes you're the one who has to make it come true.

Apartment searching is so very hit and miss..um lame. but it's still a blast! Hopefully we can sign a lease soon...totally crossing my fingers.

So who's been to NYC? I want to make a list of all the best places to see, eat, chill and experience...sharing is caring people<3


Hope everyone's Halloween was fun and safe!