Having a combined first week in New York/new job was a little daunting at the outset, but it didn't end up being so bad. My only complaint is that I sweat profusely every time I go outside, and I don't have much space to myself when I get back home. Other than that, everything's good. I live about 5 min from the subway and have only a 10min ride to work everyday. I get off at 125th st. (Martin Luther King Jr. blvd) and walk about 4 blocks to my office. My office is in the heart of Harlem, and the sights on the way (disclaimer: I've only been here 1 week) I liken to something from a developing nation rather than someplace 15 min from Prada stores. I could talk a lot about my job, and the people I've met already, but I don't really feel like it. Just know that my job is fantastic, and I still internally chuckle at how I ended up here.
Tangent: I chuckled out loud on my first day of work as I walked along Martin Luther King Jr. blvd to the cross street, Malcom X blvd, where the main pathways office is located. My decisions keep leading me into situations where I don't really belong, but they make for good stories. Being from Spokane(=white), I found this scenario to be novel and quite amusing. They say that if you can make yourself laugh, then you will live about 10 years longer. Notice the irony in the fact that I made myself laugh by moving to Harlem, and therefore increased my life expectancy, which is really bucking a few trends, and that is also funny. Now if I can just steer clear of any "drug-deals-gone-bad" when I visit clients, I should be good well into my eighties.
anyway:
I really like my job, and my co-workers. I like the diversity here and the ridiculous amount of restaurants and models. I walk in central park most days, and went to the American Museum of Natural History about 30 min ago. All is good here. Now if I can just find where the cockroaches hid my wallet and keys...
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adventures galore
thanks for the update, it gives us a little better perspective. What a crazy place. You will have stories to share with grandkids some day, as well as all of us. You are just where you are supposed to be. WE are proud of you and love you.
uncle d and aunt t
amazing!! If you can hang in there for a while, you'll probably see those deals gone bad ahead of time! I am proud of you and miss you too! Dave B
hmmmm......that is the same old todd i know and love. try to keep track of those keys (and wallet) :)
Redthunder, We miss you back in old spokane and the trip this year just wasn't the same without you. Keep up the blogs and lets skpye soon.
Post Script: A trip needs to be made on my part to confirm these alleged ridiculous amounts of models.
Oh Todd! you are such an inspiration to us all! We have been reading "Amazing Grace" by Jonathan Kozol and it is all about life in Harlem and the drug deals and shootings. I don't want to see you in one of these books. It's a super quick read and I am sure it would be like an autobiography/ tour book for you. Lets talk soon.
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