Whirlwind

As indicated in the title of this particular post, the past week has been just crazy! There has been so much going on that I can hardly keep track of what day it is.

On Friday, the day started off in an interesting manner. I made it to work, only to hear a symphony of sirens outside and soon followed by whispers around the office about a nearby shooting at the Empire State Building. Since we are just a few avenues down 34th St, the morning was a bit hectic and worrisome as details finally began to emerge about the incident.

I was joined in that night by my metals/jewelry buddy Sam as well as Peter and Patrick, my longtime besties. I'm sure Peter felt right at home with the morning's random outbreak of violence- it always seemed that he would visit me in Savannah after one of our charming little incidences of gang violence or who knows what. We spent Friday night out and about in East Village. It was a blast! The next morning we brunched before Peter and Patrick headed back to Boston for school. 

I spent Saturday catching up with girlfriends from SCAD. That night, we were joined by Hugo, my roommate Dan, and some of his friends from undergrad. Our group meandered down to Chinatown where we feasted on soup dumplings, lo mein, duck, broccoli, and my current addiction- bubble tea.

On Sunday, Sam and I met up with a fellow Metals/Jewelry alum, Olivia. We all brunch while discussing trying to make it in the big city as a designer. Its nice to sit and chat with people chasing similar dreams in this city. We spent the rest of the day strolling through soho. Then Sam and I met up with Hugo for a delicious Pizza at Nicoletta.

Sadly the fun ended a bit prematurely as I was suddenly overcome with sniffles and a sore throat. Monday morning, I had to wish my roommate Dan safe travels home and say farewell as he left the city to return to school in SC. I then went into work with two pharmacy bags full of cold medicine, tissues, and chicken noodle soup. The day was hectic and I finished all of my work by 4:00 so that I could head  home, chug some NyQuil and call it a day. I spent Tuesday in bed recovering. When I returned on Wednesday, I opened my email to find a rather saddening email from my boss/mentor stating that he was resigning on the spot. Its unfortunate for me- as he was a great teacher and I still feel I could learn so much from him. But I'll hang in and see what unfolds from these recent and unexpected turn of events. I guess life throws you curveballs every now and then.

Thursday was kind of a somber day at work. As I took over the projects from where my boss had left off. So this long weekend will be a much needed break for all of us from the stress at work. And hopefully when we come back Tuesday, we will be recharged and ready to tackle new projects as well as our new circumstances.

This weekend, my new roommate is moving in on Saturday. A bunch of us are getting together to watch the first FSU game of the season. (Because I just love football...) But it'll be fun (as long as there are snacks). Hahaha And on Monday, my mom and sister are coming to the city for a visit and I cannot wait!

Cheers to a much needed long weekend! Enjoy, everybody.

Ramen. Even the delivery food is delicious here.

My precious feline children.

My besties. And a very tasty beverage.

Me, Sam, and Pammie

My besties again.

A most delightful Caprese Benedict.

Carbonara Pizza

A crisp beautiful- almost Autumn-y morning.