Brooklyn Bliss

I am sitting at home tonight, quite happy. Jake made me a beautiful dinner of roast chicken and orzo with asparagus and cherry tomatoes. He has been cooking a lot lately and I've been happily eating and doing the dishes afterwards.

I'm not going to lie. These past few weeks have been rough. I felt myself slipping into a role I hardly recognize myself in. Tired, angry, impatient, and just plain uncomfortable. I understand what people mean when they this City brings out a more aggressive and assertive side. It's been good for me to learn to stand up for myself more... but it's gone too far. The universe has thrown a few tough cookies my way and I was really challenged by them. People can be SO rough. I started feeling like I was back in high school again- so naturally my "grown up self" aint' gonna put up with any shit!... but at some point you gotta push that poison away and decide to take the high road. I find myself getting more stubborn the older I get. I've been actively trying to let it go.

Speaking of getting older... I am turning 25 soon. Depending on your age, reader... 25 is either a full blown grown up or still a baby. Regardless, 25 is a milestone, and I'm feeling it. I kind of can't believe I'm going to be 25... "quarter of a century, makes a girl think"... I've been quoting this Marilyn line from Some Like It Hot like it's going out of style! I remember when I started private dance lessons with my dance mentor- she was turning 25 and said that line to me. It stuck with me as being a big age.

I do feel a peace that's come over me. Every month I live here I feel more and more closer to myself and my dreams. I am learning slowly here... but it's okay and exactly where I'm supposed to be.

Spring is lovely. Feels like bay area weather with a few slightly muggy days here and there. All the wealthy houses have these incredible yellow and orange tulips growing out front. I've been appreciating them as I walk to work.

Some more auditions approaching which I'm, of course, excited for. My auditioning confidence has gone way up which is some of the best news I could ever share. I had gone to Paramour with Jake last month and it is still inspiring me! I've been listening to the soundtrack non stop.

I miss California quite a bit these days. Not enough to move back home, but I miss it. I miss my friends, my family, my students. I'm lucky to have Jake with me, and I'm making a lot of new friends. Hopefully there will be a Cali visit coming soon! Plus, lucky me, I have a few friends from home visiting the big apple this month and next!

As always I hope everyone is well- and following their hearts. Thank you for reading my blog and for the constant support and love! 💙💙💙

xxoo,
Is