Remember this

Sometimes this consoles me

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Strolling through the city

I, being the book nerd that I am, started my adventure at the public library, the grand one on 5th avenue. I then strolled over to Grand Central Terminal (station) and went to Magnolia Bakery. After that I went to Rockefeller Center and visited the Free People store there. And then I grabbed mini cupcakes at Baked by Melissa cupcakes (the best ever!!! And they deliver!!). And then I went to the movies and saw the Lucky one. It was random that I ended up at that theatre but as I was exciting there were all kinda of film crews and photographers and people in fancy outfits, I excited through the back so as to avoid the crazy. But it turns out the TriBeCa film festival was being hosted there. That was just a taste of the crazy experiences I've encountered. I walked down the street to Strand books, which is basically ever English majors paradise. It's an incredible bookstore full of all kinds of books and booky paraphernalia. It's a good thing I didn't live that close to it bc I could foresee many wasted afternoons there (not wasted perhaps, but not the most productive either). It was a lovely afternoon and then I headed to the MoMa and was able to walk around for free!!! I went straight to see my favorite painting of all time... Starry Night!!!! I was transfixed by it, utterly and completely encapsulated by its magical quality. I fell in love with it and hope to go back to visit soon. It seemed to me to be a symbol of how I have felt about this whole experience. Its absolutely magical and so fantastical I can't even believe I'm really here.

Xoxo
Josslynn Nicole
The girl in Gotham city

Rewind...

My first night, I arrived, Jenn helped me schlep my suit cases up 4 stories (no elevator). It was like freshmen year in Page all over again. (pagesters and my parents know what I'm talking about) and then once we had caught our breath, we waited for Vanassa to get home and then it was out the door to wine bar and the corner. It was a lovely welcome to the city!

Central park

My first day in the city outfit

my first morning..

My roommate knows the way to my heart!

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josslynn nicole 

the girl in gotham city 

I have arrived....

The Apartment 

 my room 

 my room with a little "me" 

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josslynn nicole

the girl in gotham city 

1 day to go...

My thoughts for the week. As I prepare for the 'adventure' ahead of me. 

Reminding myself of the good advice I have been given. 

-It's ok to feel alone in a big city like New York where you will be constantly surrounded by people.

-If you have a problem people watching (staring) wear your sunglasses on the train, or stare at your feet.

-Everything you need to know about living in a new city you learned when you were five, don't take candy from strangers, don't go home with strangers and look both ways before you cross the street.

-The yellow ones don't stop. 

-Don't date someone in the mafia/mob

-Don't sit at the back of the subway,when its packed, but there are open seats, it clearly for a reason. 

- You'll make us proud, no matter what you do. 

-You like change, eventually... remember that.

-It's ok to come home. 

Love all of you!

xoxo

josslynn nicole 

the girl in gotham city

My life...

... or what I hope it looks like in NY

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josslynn nicole
the girl in gotham city

It's a journey

Hello all,
     Well this is the start to a brand new chapter in my life, so why not start it with a new blog?  Here is the beginning of my move to the Big Apple, or what I will lovingly (and sometimes not so lovingly) refer to as Gotham City.  I have quite the obsession with all things Batman (thus the title) and hope it will be an inspiration for later posts.  I hope you all will join me on this journey and feel at least slightly connected to me through this online journal.
xoxo
josslynn
the girl in gotham city

To give credit where credit is due the images in my header are from the following sources
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