NYCSUBWAY
I took these on my way home from work today, often when it is late and i have to wait for the L train I study these markings on the wall and i can always find a shape. I study them intently because i'd like to sketch them later, but i don't. So i'll begin to photograph them and then i'll have something to work off of.

Do you see the ape's face? There are more characters down there to be found! Mostly i see faces, I wonder if other people tend to see different things like animals or everyday utensils? It's like finding the shapes in clouds, only i can re-visit these because they don't change.

(above: 34th st platform - waiting for the Q or W or R doesn't matter all will take me to union sq. - below: waiting at the L)

NYCHOLIDAYS

It's holiday weekend. We have guests and its good. I feel v. patriotic on all fronts as i took Canada Day off of work, and there was a large ensemble of characters assembled for the 4th of July fireworks. All pretty fantastic.

Now its a bit grey and refreshingly cool. Seems that everyone is somewhere else - the hamptons? Soon it will be time to reflect. Or look forward to new things in the upcoming Toronto chapter. NY is dwindling away and the list of to do and see grows in the last days. Guess it will always be nice to come back for things.

This is some of the grit and age I came here for, found in a greenpoint cafe down by the water discovered on a bicycle exploration.

NYCLETTER LOVE

These are certainly overdue! Letters from TF and Jelena, she makes the best envelopes! 'Perfect 4 you' is for another post but lets just say, I'm in a french girlish mood. Plus a hat, I'm feeling weak, I have an injection into the economy cheque in my pocket and its hot. Is there a better way to spend it but frivolously? and it is American, Victor Osborne is right here in my Brooklyn neighborhood, a mere peddle away.

NYCWEEKEND

Enjoying a butter sandwich and a coffee around the corner from home - where i can pick up reliable valid free internet. Stange connection form the air. What happens when you inhale all of this information - over time will we be smarter, learning things in our sleep? Our dreams being informed by the air we breath?

Staycation update - moved to aug. 1st. I gave notice of notice last week and it was established that that was a good time. So i still get to develop a concept for a bar in an interesting 5star boutique hotel. The balance, while on the other hand I continue to make the world ugly one gaudy carpet a time.

Part of experiencing NY is to learn a little more about it's mythology, and this weekend i dive into one of Sue's most formative books - Harriet the Spy! As Harriet lived on the upper east side - I will be able to relate from my days at Arden's. Pretty sure this will not convert me to an egg cream lover, but possibly i will be inspired to write more about the people that I see.

I have been meeting some characters, of note: Jordan Catalona - you only know this name if you watched 'my so called life' with Claire Danes. Funnily I did not watch the show as it aired, due to the single tv situation. I was too embaressed to watch it with the rest of the family, anyways if hockey was on it always won out. So I've been catching up on episodes here, sort of reliving a bit of my teen years. So this is it - Jordan, the downcast eyes, shifting over to the side and then off into the distance, a perfect nonchalant slouch which melds well into walls and lockers. This guy I swear is him, it's possible his heart only beats once a minute. First time i met him he had an enormous ZZ top kind of beard and long hair. the next time, no beard and shoulder length hair (this is when i realized he was Jordan), and last week he had normal short shaggy hair (slightly long side burns), but wow, what will he do to radically change his appearance next time i see him?

Enough for now that is one of a cast of characters, i know in NY.

NYCRED VELVET

I am unexpectedly home in the middle of the day - feel like i am skipping school - no one is home i am listening to music LOUD - so grade 8 right now.

Oh I'm not really cutting class or work - since our office is moving to the empire state building. I went in to pack my boxes and take home a few wonderful items like this plant, and i know it is mine because i found the babies in it - i don't know where these mini babies come from but they seem to follow me around.

Plus a pair of Artemide lamps for me and one for Sue's kitchen - perfect!



Below pictures of REd Velvet gifts from Arden eaten in Greenwich with Sue, and a conveyor belt of Sushi - so good.

nassau, originally uploaded by little liSa 06.

NYCHOME

Place making a little of this n that. Book a present from Mel (Edmonton), nassau brick from Garden place (ironicly nassau is my subway stop), painting by Sherie-Anne (Toronto), table and space NY.

NYC - Knits!


















also this is St. Pauls on Lexington. V. close to where i work. I stopped by on my way to.

I'd seen this church interior in a magazine before and thought it was in Sweden - but no it's here! I think i'll attend a service there too! Not that i'm picking my church on looks.

I'm knitting fingerless mitts and have learned two new stitches.

In New York :)

Don't know what to say, there is no way to sum up the last week which included packing up, saying good bye, not being able to say good bye, and just plain leaving for this unknown day.

None would have been possible without the love and help from friends, and support from my family. Darn I just made myself homesick.

Today was my first day of work, so it feels sort of closer to reality. Each day feels like two or more. I was taken out for lunch in a three story cavern off Madison Ave. where we crossed over other lunchers via bridges. Pretty wonderful.

Ever wonder whats in store, what's down the road? Well it can be something much bigger than you imagined. I'm in awe that at this moment this is what's for me. I almost forgot my fortune cookie at lunch said "the year ahead promises to find you in many interesting positions." Yoga? Possibly. But wow yes one year that is the initial goal!

NYC: Is Going to be My HOME!!

Dream number whatever "to live and work in New York City!" Coming up!

As of Aug. 13th I'll be working and living in New York City. I have no words to describe the feeling. They fall on either polar side of elation to fear to what have I done?! Feelings in opposition are simultaneous and spinny.

I haven't been this excited since... makes me wonder if part of excitement is the element of fear and danger like a roller coaster.

I'm going to have a look at an apartment on my way out of town this eve. At which time real madness begins as i pack my apartment up.

Everything to come is unknown.

Thank-you Arden! (we are both recruiting - Sue and Satomi we expect u in September!)

somebody pinch me - this is crazy :)

NYC - Recruitment!

This is an all call - open call. Start thinking about it now - if you've ever wanted to live in New York - you know you have - begin acting on it now!

I still don't know exactly whats in store for me over here, but I did have a good interview earlier today :) and the fire flies in central park are enchanting.

NYC DAY 4/5



> Little to report from yesterday as I stayed mostly closeted inside w computer to job hunt. No worries it was raining.

> Today also will be about portfolio editing and adding, as I have an interview tomorrow :) So not too much excitement or exploration, but i shall fit it in after the interview.

> Nevertheless it's just plain inspiring to be here and to work towards something, a possibility that this could be my city. If it were to be mine, I think I'll take up jogging in Central Park. I stumbled upon the Jacquie O reservoir this morning.

> This was taken in Saks - love the pleated detailing and 3/4 sleeve, just so I can wear a pair of slouchy leather gloves - one day when employed but for now I can just imagine.