Happy New Year! I rang in the new year the same way I spent 2018– in the moment. It wasn’t until this past year that I truly grasp what being in the moment means. I spent New Year’s Eve at the Brooklyn Heights Social Club, the rooftop bar in 1 Hotel. It had a panoramic view of Manhattan, and from where our table was located, a clear view of the Statue of Liberty. Knowing New York lets off fireworks at midnight, and having yet to see them, I was prepared. As the ball dropped and the fireworks started to explode by Lady Liberty I felt a serge of gratitude and surrealness. It was the pinch me feeling I often get with the realization that I am living in New York; when you feel like you can’t believe this is your life. It lasted only a moment and then I was back to embracing my friends and dancing the night away in celebration for coming year

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“If there’s even a slight chance at getting something that will make you happy, risk it.

Life’s too short, and happiness it too rare.”

A.R. Lucas

Happy Friday! I hope you had a lovely Christmas with your family and friends. I am still in Columbus, relaxing with my family. I return back to New York tomorrow, just in time for New Year’s Eve. My time home has been mostly spent with my family. It has been nice being home but am ready to get back to NYC… just not quit ready to get back to work.

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“let your life be your art”

Happy Friday!! I flew home to Columbus yesterday for a long holiday break. I am happy to be home, spending time with my family and can’t wait to see my friends. But I am most excited about seeing my niece’s excitement for Christmas. She is already going around the house saying Ho Ho Ho. I’ve never had the opportunity, being the youngest of my entire family, to see the holiday through a child’s eyes. It really reminds you how excited you were as a kid that Santa was coming.

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According to my countdown Christmas is a week away! I wish I could say that I am done with my shopping but there are a few people I still need to buy gifts for. I leave New York on Thursday to fly home to Columbus for a long break, and before I know it it will be Christmas!!

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