I’m finally, finally moving to New York tomorrow! And after almost six months of planning (and waiting…), I couldn’t be more ready.The hard drives, the necessary books and all 25 pairs of leggings have been packed. The goodbyes have been said with lots of warm hugs and kissses. And I’ve stuffed myself full of fresh produce and Chinese food (to make up for what I’ll be missing when I move East). The day I’ve been waiting for has finally arrived, and while I can’t wait to go, I feel an odd, unfamiliar feeling creeping into my gut as I think about my last day in Los Angeles.
My gosh– is that sadness I feel?
As any of my longest friends can tell you, I’ve been a hater of LA ever since I left eight years ago. My number one grievance is the geography, closely followed by the driving (the traffic, the gasoline, people who drink and drive, the sitting and not walking etc etc). Passive aggressiveness, lack of culture, and superficiality are just some other dislikes, just to name a few. Perhaps my friend George put it best the other day when he said,” Eva moved to Philadelphia and never wanted to come back.”
But between me and California, somethings changed, and its not California. I dont know if I can say I like Los Angeles any more than I did before because I dont know the city at all. And perhaps whats changed is my eagerness to actually explore the city I supposedly grew up in. I think its mostly because I have amazing family and friends here that I have fallen in love with California all over again. I dont know if any of you guys out there read this thing, but to my friends and family whom I love so dearly I just want to say– you bring light and love into my life and I am so thankful to know you. Its exactly because the people I know in LA are so interesting and loving, that for the first time in my life I can actually see myself settling down here one (far away) day when I’m older. I should be so lucky, eh?
But I sure am happy I’m going to New York now while I’ve got the chance. There are so many things I am looking forward to and I want to experience and take advantage of every second of change and new life. Stay tuned for news of debauchery, depression, and devotion to a new city.
Brooklyn, here I come.
“And I am going to treat you so good you aint never gonna wanna let me go.”
