A Fond Farewell

"All artists are joy seekers - seeking extraordinary experiences for the soul, the spirit..."

-Alan Langdon

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Welcome to the final NYC post! (This blog will remain open but not updated daily and will probably not be as epic as my NYC adventures have been!)

Last night Group D spent the evening together at Blockheads - a Mexican Grill in midtown. The food was really good... the ambience of the evening was simply blissful, and I was so happy to spend the evening in good company, among my colleagues.

My new favorite thing: "sky-stamps"

My third and final scene partner, Miss Laura de Paris. 

Steppin' out:

GROUP D LOVE

We were fortunate to have a rooftop view of the city on our final night together. The lights were truly exquisite and made me feel emblazoned with all my new skills and experiences I get to take home with me. :) I was humbled and happy to be looking at my favorite city with a smile on my face and a night breeze in my hair. This photo does not do it one bit of justice, but I had to at least include it.

As the night when on with laughing and talking and reflecting, our ranks dissembled one by one. Lots of tears and pictures and promises to keep in touch. The phenomenon of COMMUNITY has never had such a unique meaning to me.

When I fly home tomorrow I think I'll probably write in my journal for the entire flight and devote myself to recording this Summer Saga. I am content to leave this place in the mentality of "pausing" my time here instead of closing any metaphorical door. I will be back, and I'll be welcomed with open arms.

"I would give the greatest sunset in the world for one sight of the New York skyline. Particularly when one can't see the details. Just the shapes. The shapes and the thought that made them. [Come] to New York, stand on the shore of the Hudson, look and kneel. When I see the city from my window - no, I don't feel how small I am - but I feel that if a war came to threaten this, I would like to throw myself into space, over the city, and protect these buildings with my body."

-The Fountainhead

Signing off. 

LOVE TO ALL.