I'm finally emerging from the crazy
whirlwind of change I've been consumed in the last six
months (moving to NYC, transitioning from a seasoned
9-5er to a full-time grad student). I'm happy to report
that I survived my first semester of school, but life
in NYC has been a mixed transition. Considering how
ridiculous gas prices are, it'sa good thing that I'm
on foot and subway. I'm actually enjoying feeling very
connected to my neighborhood. I walk everywhere - to
the store, to the laundromat, to the gym, to the park,
to visit friends, to eat... It really makes for a different
energy, with the warm weather everyone is out and about
– in the streets, on their stoops, in the parks. You
can definitely say the block is HOT in more ways than
one. It is an electric energy that is something that
I have never experienced before as a Bay Area resident,
and I'm growing to truly understand why they say Brooklyn
is the center of the universe.
Although I've met so many creative
and motivated individuals in my neighborhood and through
school, I do miss the Bay – all my friends (especially
my Brothers & Sisters fam), my family, and networks.
Despite all there is to do, NYC can be a lonely place.
It's expensive and everything is a hustle (you hustle
for a place on the train, hustle for position on the
sidewalk, hustle in the dating world, hustle to make
ends meet…), you have to really be invested financially
and mentally every time you step out of your house.
I think this song and dance can keep people isolated
at times - it has somewhat for me.
But I wouldn't change this experience
as it has challenged me in new ways and taught me
lots about myself. Well maybe one thing…my lack of
presence in the NYC dj scene. With summer here, I'm
finally in a position to make MOVES (good lookin Kahlil
aka Dj Profeta for the hooks). Big shout to
everybody who continues to support me along this journey
and thanks for all the luv. This month I'll
be gettin' on at some hot spots in Brooklyn.
Yeah,
it feels good to be BACK!
