Living in NYC

Okay, I might like NY so far but here's an honest breakdown of how it has been going.

I got here September 22nd with two 60lb suitcases. I took the bus unreasonably early and got into the subway once I arrived. Unfortunately, most subway stops are NOT accessible and I ended up stranded at a station near my apartment stuck in the station because there were 4 flights or smth of stairs. I was wary of strangers in NY after all the stories I had heard (punching women and throwing them in front of the train) but a young man walked up to me and offered to help me bring the bags up which I had to accept. I ended up Ubering the rest of the way back because the bags were too much. I live in a walkup so it took me about 30 minutes and a lot of sweat but I got them into the apartment. I had never seen it in person and was quite nervous that it would look as good in person. Luckily for me, it did. I took some time and decompressed which was nice. I grabbed a sandwich for dinner and am still upset because it was 50% cilantro (see photo for reference).

The next day I met with someone from Facebook marketplace who had my dream guitar. It is originally 1300 dollars but he sold it to me for 300. It has some damage but nothing crazy. The next day I bought an AMP and started streaming for you guys.

My roommate invited me later that week to go to a rooftop party with some of his friends. It was a really nice invitation, and I went. I had a good time but I got major imposter syndrome because they were a lot older than me and I felt a bit out of place. I think I can easily get along with anyone, but it is weird being the only 21 year old when everyone else is in their late 20s.

My first week in NY was very chill though and I went on a bunch of random Hinge dates because I thought it would be fun (not actually to date) and I had some REALLY WEIRD experiences.

The first date I went on only answered in riddles. Not literal riddles, but was incapable of a straight answer. It was very weird and lasted under an hour. The next one was a super nice guy but weighed at least 100 pounds more than his photo. The next was great and I enjoyed dinner but he started to text me like crazy after. Luckily I am not looking to date in NY and also don't have the time anymore. Basically I just had extra time my first week and was filling time. Definitely fun to see dating is as crazy in NY as they say.

The last 3 weeks have been insanely work-heavy with our launch coming up. Scheduling this kind of stuff and doing research on all of the legal needs of an actual company is so difficult when you have no experience, but everyone has to get it somehow. I think it is better to learn from doing rather than reading from a book so I am glad I am in this situation but it is stressful! What comes with a very controversial company is dealing with a lot of legal complications so we need all of our bases covered. I think it is funny because I am 21 years old but everything that comes out of my mouth when talking about the company to people makes me feel so old and official. I feel like I should be puking in a pub bathroom somewhere rather than writing emails, but I am happy to be doing what I am doing whether or not I feel 'old enough'.

I went to a tattoo convention the past 2 days, I am supposed to be there today as well, but I am sick. The first day was so unbelievably overwhelming. I felt like a minnow in a swarm of sharks. It is valid I was stressed because it was my first convention, but it should have settled once I realized how nice everyone was there. Everyone I talked to was very kind and listened to what I had to say whether or not they knew about my parents' company. I spent the first day going around to each table and getting a sense of who everyone was. The next day I went and did 3 interviews with different people and making solid connections. I don't want to spoil it but I got an amazing opportunity (maybe multiple) from going to this convention so I am very glad I went. Day 2 was almost no stress, and I felt very satisfied with the day. I felt very sick and exhausted when I got home but I crawled in bed and had a relaxing evening.

Today I write proposals and other fun(not fun) emails, and tomorrow my first interview of me for the company!

There are many stressful things I am not mentioning but I am looking forward to the way things are going and I will make it work.