NYC and ME

1 year ago

I recorded a new song… “Me and the Doldrums”

1 year ago

I made this remix. It’s called, “What’duwant?”

1 year ago

A brand new song for you… “Somewhere out there”

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2011: My year in review...

2011 has been my best year ever! I will probably say this about every year hereafter as this is what I have learned from insightful people like Louise Hay, Wayne Dyer, Michael Neill and the like… Your thoughts create your life!

Your actions and emotions are all created from your perceptions, your philosophies about what life is, and what you choose to do with it. Life is all about choices after all… And ultimately, choice starts with thought. Therefore, I choose to make each day the best day of my life. Woo-Hoo! haha.

So anyways, upon review I’d say I pretty much kick ass at life right now. I have created a world for myself to thrive in, that’s all mine; where I can be creative, kind, resilient, generous, crafty, compelling, intelligent in design and thought, and loving…everything good. I just want to always be everything that’s good.

I’ve probably read the most books I’ve ever read this year too. Partly because of my hour and a half commute on the subway 5 days a week from my house in Gowanus/Park Slope to Rockefeller Center, but honestly, it’s my time and it’s time well spent. I love getting my coffee from Cafe 474, then actually getting a seat on the subway, and reading my book in the morning. (I never thought I’d say that. I was never a “morning person” before.) If I had to count, I’d say I’ve read 27 books this year, mostly metaphysical or philosophical books about life, but also some teen novels because I work in children’s/teens publishing now.

Well, they call them YA novels = “Young Adult.” My favorite YA novels have been from Carrie Ryan’s, The Forest of Hands and Teeth trilogy. It’s weird how every single idea for a teen book has to become a trilogy, but I really enjoyed these. It’s about a zombie apocalypse. And it’s weird that I would like that, I’m not really into horror movies or books, but I really enjoy her writing. AND I created my first mobile phone site which promoted her third book in the trilogy, The Dark and Hollow Places. I love Random House Children’s YA books, specifically their imprint, Delacorte Press.

I also love all of Random House Children’s Books cover designs. They are so intelligently designed. And I really enjoyed working for them earlier this year. I was a freelancer for the children’s and teens online marketing team for 5 months from December 2010 to April 2011. It changed my life. I learned so much about html coding, ad coordinating, and creating marketing language for the web. And I really do miss all of the wonderful people that I met there. They are fantastic at what they do and really great people all around - very kind, appreciative, and intelligent.

And it was from this job that I was able to get the job I have now as a Freelance Graphic Designer in the digital department of HarperCollins Children’s Books. It’s seriously the best job I’ve ever had! (I’ve had a lot of awful, crappy jobs in the past, so I’m really grateful for this one!) I like all of the people in my group, and I absolutely love designing websites, animated gifs, and creating thoughtful advertising for authors and illustrators…I am just totally blessed :] I never thought I would use that term, I always thought it was silly, but it’s so true. My job is so cool!

I love being able to work with children’s illustrations and designing for teens…I feel like this job was made for me. And I’ve learned so much! I have really elevated myself to a completely new level of success and joy, a love of my work/craft, and positive thoughts about what is possible for me in my life. I love children’s books! And I love finally having some money! Seriously, I was SO broke for soooooooo long! It’s a welcomed change.

I’ve also started going to the gym. I never thought I would be one of those “gym people,” but I really love it! I get such a feeling of serenity and accomplishment from just one hour in the gym. I use all of the machines and really, my body feels like a machine! I am in the best shape of my life and I run miles on the treadmill with ease. I actually enjoy running. Before I started going to the gym I would run up the slope to Prospect Park, then through the park in the wooded area along with the lightning bugs in the Summer, then down the slope again home. I got such a surge of power from it. I love the feeling. Of course, it’s still hard sometimes to get started, but once I am 10 minutes in, I feel such a release. I love my body in motion!

I also bought a vintage bike this Summer and rode all around the park and South Brooklyn. It’s so much fun! Riding a bike feels like being a kid again. It just gives me this carefree feeling = excitement. I will always be a kid a heart! If you are ever feeling down…just go for a bike ride and you will feel better. Trust :]

I’ve also been cutting a lot of foods out of my diet. Like bread, gluten, sugars, and anything that has additives, that is not from the Earth, is not humanely treated or is given artificial hormones. Gross! Seriously, why do they make such crap for Americans to eat? I’m trying to cut down on milk too, but I just love it in my coffee and tea so I’m not sure I can get it out all together. I don’t like soy milk or rice milk. I really tried to like them. But, yuck! I heard hemp milk is good. I’m going to try that next.

The point is…be good to your body, it’s all you have here on Earth this time around! Be mindful of what you put in it and how you treat it. Use it wisely! After all, your body is your temple. It is your minds devoted servant. It wants to work for you. It’s up to you to feed it right and make it sing!

This year I have also come to the conclusion that it’s ok to be alone (without friends, family, or a great love). Frankly, I like it sometimes. I like peace and to be able to work on my music and art projects, go to the gym, and do whatever I want to do w/out people getting on my case about it. I mean, I would love to be in love; it’s my holy grail, what I’ve always wanted, but never had. But I have everything I need; I take care of myself really well, and I provide for myself all by myself. I know what is best for me; and I know what I need to do to keep my mind agile, my body fit, and my heart fulfilled. I am my own best friend and I’m a pretty kick ass friend :]

Today, I am sitting here in my Mom’s kitchen in Florida. She is so sweet and I’ve missed her so much…but now I am missing NYC and I can’t wait to get back home. I’m looking forward to creating more cool stuff, writing more songs, recording my new album - I’ve just come up with a really cool name for it and I’m so excited to get the songs down in the recording studio.

There are many things to look forward to, so I’ve found that it’s important to look back so that you can appreciate where you are now and where you are going. I wish you all the most awesome year ever! Make 2012 your best year yet. Fill it up with good stuff :]

1 year ago

A conversation about New York...

“That’s the funny thing about NYC…” I said to my new foreign friend. “There’s the person you were before you came here and then there’s the person you become. And the person you become is more than you could ever imagine or ever forget.”

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RSVP to The Dirtbombs for FREE

RSVP to see The Dirtbombs with White Mystery this Saturday, December 17th at Gramercy Theatre for FREE courtesy of Sailor Jerry :]

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List of NYC Coat Drives

Click HERE to view 6 different coat drives around NYC courtesy of TONY. Do a good deed and donate your gently used coat to those in need this winter :]

Notes: 4 / 1 year ago

YaY! I just bought my ticket to see Finding Joe on Tuesday, December 13th at Peter Jay Sharp Theatre. This film features interviews w/other inspiring people as they discuss Joseph Campbell’s philosophical studies and an enactment of the stages of “The Hero’s Journey” w/the Director’s son making his acting debut. Finding Joe is playing for one night only in NYC, so be sure to buy your ticket now!

“Follow your bliss and the Universe will open doors where there were only walls.” - Joseph Campbell

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Craigslist is Creepy...

Looking for an apartment in NYC on craigslist is like searching for your soul mate. You gotta see the worst before you can identify the best! I’ve looked at 13 crappy apartments :/ This is my 5th move in almost 4 years here in the city. But I believe it is possible to find a good deal w/a cool roommate in a cute apartment on a pretty block. (This is my positive affirmation.) I’ve been searching for the past 2 weeks and haven’t slept well for the last 10 days. But I know my dream room exists! If you know of a room (in Chinatown, E Village or LES) Please email me! Thank you :]

1 year ago

A brand new song… “Under the Streetlight”

Notes: 2 / 1 year ago

Check out my SEPTEMBER PHOTO ALBUM :]

1 year ago

You can see more of my homemade video recordings on my youtube channel.

Notes: 2 / 1 year ago

Crystal Castles at Good Units

Quick! RSVP to this and let’s go! Crystal Castles at Good Units at Hudson Hotel on Thursday, September 15th at 9pm for FREE :]

1 year ago

Check out my AUGUST PHOTO ALBUM :]

Notes: 1 / 1 year ago

Exit Through the Gift Shop

THE TEN PROJECT is hosting a movie and mixer at Big Screen Plaza on Monday, August 29th with a FREE screening of the Banksy film, Exit Through the Gift Shop. Check in is at 7pm, mixer following the show at 9pm. See the flyer HERE. RSVP today to info@ten-project.com.

I LOVED this film because I LOVE street art! It’s not exactly about Banksy, though he gives quite amusing interviews, it’s about “Mr. Brainwash” (who could be a myriad of people) is a videographer turned street art enthusiast. But the movie itself is full of the most amazing street art pieces (which is modern art to me), inspiring exhibitions and interviews with Shepard Fairey and many other well known and underground street artists. It’s such an interesting documentary with vibrant imagery and an anarchist state of mind.

Big Screen Plaza is located at 6th Ave btw 29th and 30th St.

There are TONS of movies being shown for the rest of the summer: Pump Up the Volume, Teen Wolf, Blues Brothers, Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, Edward Scissor Hands, Gremlins, The Empire Strikes Back and Rocky Horror Picture Show! I’m sorry to say, but summer only lasts for so long here in NYC, so don’t miss out! See a full list of movies and venues HERE.

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