the day before i go home.

i know that someday i will call NYC home. i've always known that. my mother literally (as do i) remembers the day that i told her i want to live in a new york apartment. i was 5 & we lived in colorado springs i even memorized the zip code of the new york, new york address in the stick stickly nickelodeon commercials--10185. kind of sad, but it confirms the dedication my mind has always held. i definitely didn't choose new york, but new york chose me. it's gripped me and drawn me to it like a magnet. when i'm there i feel like i've never felt. each time a totally unique experiance. there's some feeling that i can finally breathe. i guess the best description i can give is like falling in love. the feeling you get when you and your significant other both realize that you're hearts belong to one another. it's infinite and addicting. unstoppable and encouraging.

over more recent years it's definitely become "the place to live" for young 20-30 somethings, but that's never been the reason i've had an affinitiy for it. in fact, i hate the stereo typical new yorker 20 something. talk about rich and out of touch. i want to live in NY to experiance the true city atmosphere. the energy and quickness. the isolation and emmersion. to be poor and struggling. to constantly be surrounded by life and lights.

i'm headed to NYC tomorrow and i'm really excited. a bit nervous because the expectations are pretty high that i take some great photos...and there's always the chance that the entire network could come crashing down at work here in DC! oh well, whatever happens happens. pura vita! i'm sure i'll try and blog a bit if i can find the time. i also want to get some shots of the city, but it's unlikely i'll have time to do that either....we'll see.

Schedule:
9:30AM---catch bus at 9:30am 11th and G NW to arrive at 1:45pm New York 33rd and 7t
3:00PM---check in ~3PM at Holiday Inn Midtown 57th Street 440 WEST 57TH STREET
4:30PM---head to 20 Cooper Square NYU to shoot the event and help Gil setup anything

Panelists:

• Jill Abramson, Managing Editor, New York Times
• Tom Curley, President, The Associated Press
• Dan Rather, Global Correspondent & Managing Editor, Dan Rather Reports, HDNet
• Jay Rosen, Media Critic and NYU Faculty Member

Event will probably end around 9PM?
Head back to hotel and try and grab some shots of the city/hang out

Next day:
Wake up as early as possible. Maybe grab some food from the bread factory?
12:00PM---Check out at 12PM
1:00PM---catch bus at 1PM at New York 33rd and 7th
5:15PM---arrive 5:15 pm Washington, D.C. 11th and G NW
catch metro to old town alexandria asap and take photos at greg's rehersal dinner etc.
SLEEP

All Day Saturday
Early- meet up with nathan to hang at greg's wedding and stuff

Sunday
Sleep in.
Chill with Evan and Graham