Happy Friday
Well Hello there and Happy Friday! If you have managed to stalk me on Facebook or Twitter, you'd know that I'm at the Ace Hotel working right now. Great spot and I'll be back but it's getting a little too cold in here. So I thought I'd share some of my experiences as of late with you. It is becoming strongly apparent (again) that everything happens for a reason. These last few weeks have had their ups and downs but for the most part, I've met some amazing people and have been intellectually and creatively stimulated and moved. My bit of wisdom is to try new things and just get out of your apartment. When I was in a relationship and employed, I often chose sleep, movies and generally hibernating rather than going to events alone or meet ups that started at 8am! But since then, every event I've gone to has been a positive experience.
Case in point. Last night I went to a classical music performance at my church (St. Peter's) in Citicorp Center. I was invited by a talented composer whom I met at a bar 2 years ago. Thanks to Facebook, we have vaguely kept in touch. I went because it was in my church and hey, you never know. The performance - by The New York Chamber Virtuosi conducted by Jean-Pierre Schmitt was incredibly moving and I spent the first half tearing. My friend's piece is called The Adventures of the Blue Cat (timely) - a metaphor for life about discovering the world, losing ones way, seeking advice and then realizing the power to finding ones way is to channel inner strength and light.
After the concert, I spoke to some interesting people. There were tons of French women who were characters straight out of a movie. One was kind enough to let me photograph her. She was a beautiful (Upper East Side?) dame - jewelry designer with piercing blue eyes and a unique fashion sense. See picture below. Unfortunately not pictured, were the two 70+ year old women - either twins or sisters wearing semi-matching black and white outfits with each with a small Channel clutch - one black with white trim and one white with black trim. When I finally get back to writing my novel, I'll have to work these three in.
