I am way behind on my updates. I will try and sum it up. Clearly, I made this blog to track my life here in NYC (but it became a clusterf*ck, thanks to the pandemic!). I did not expect to live through the pandemic here. Regardless, I am extremely thankful to have made it this far since March of 2020. I am grateful for being vaccinated. Life is slowly getting back to normal. I am grateful to be able to go out and support small businesses.
I was able to reach my first year anniversary living in New York City on September 26, 2020. At the time, The Edge in NYC was offering healthcare workers free entrance to be able to take the elevator high up and see the view. In my opinion, that's the best way to see NYC.
It was breathtaking. I can't believe I decided to live in NYC.
At the end of November, I made a decision to chop my hair. I also got some highlights a few months after. While a lot of people got into plants during the pandemic, I am just patiently waiting for my hair to grow. It is interesting witnessing the pixie grow and the upkeep that is suggested. It was a spur-of-the-moment decision as I was walking to the train station after work in Lower East Side. Shout out to Bubu NYC.
Hair definitely grew a bit since November of last year (as these are semi-recent photos). The pandemic made me do it. Partially (haha). Also, I turned 30 years old last December and having a pixie was something I always wanted to do. Cheers to a new decade.
Moving forward to the present time, I am still trying to get back into some normalcy like most people. I am thankful that there are some things that I have control over such as having books to read and shows to watch. I am grateful for being employed and have an opportunity to further my career through my education. My personal takeaway while living and working through this pandemic is definitely gratitude. Along with mindfulness, gratitude should be practiced every day.
Other things that happened. May the photos say it all.
In the midst of it all, the school has been kicking my ass. I have to push through because I have a dream. I currently get a break and then it would be my last 10 weeks.
Stay well, stay safe.
