The open aurora of the sky.

So today I cast my new New Yorker hatred of Manhattan aside and went to the city. 3 months in and I am a die hard Brooklynite. I love it here. The lack of tourists, the smaller buildings, the slower pace, the concentration of restaurants and bars. It feels like a more down to Earth slice of home. When walking with friends today they commented that I've found my New York stride, which made me feel pleased and proud. I've survived here for two months with little battle wounds. The exception being the fear that exists on a day to day basis. So I crossed the East River and endured the ear popping that always happens on the subway to go to a job interview for my dream job.

It's the New York Restoration Project, which is a large government funded non-profit organization. My job would be to write and organize workshops and lead up a team of ten volunteers who are looking to educate the public in different facets to get on board with the green movement. Specifically to participate in a community based project to plant trees in residential and commercial spaces to preserve NYs parks and natural wildlife. I feel I did pretty well but sincerely do not want to jinx myself. I want this job very badly but the last year has been wrought with disappoint and heartache over jobs I sincerely wanted and felt qualified for, but did not ultimately get. One of which involved me flying to Chicago and the other driving to Jacksonville and back in one day. So while this job would be a major step into the career I have chosen for myself based on my sincere passion I am not going to let myself fall into a pit of despair should it not happen. I'll know by Monday and will be either posting my elation or disappointment. We'll just have to see.

My lease ends in a few days and I have nothing lined up in the way of apartments. I am getting a little scared as I do not want to have to go the couchsurfing route but am thinking that unless something pops up quickly I may be screwed.

NY is beginning to open itself to me to the endless opportunity that is the reason I moved here. Even if this job does not work out at least I know that there are others out there. Keep your fingers, toes, legs, and arms crossed.