Making music underground
On our way back from an evening stroll through the Village, Christina and I stopped in the 34th St. subway station to play with "Reach," a sound installation, like a green metal railroad tie suspended from the ceiling, that plays marimba and various other percussion sounds, as well as assorted jungle noises, when a rider passes his hand in front of one of its many sensor eyes. It was really neat. I improv'ed a duet with a subway sweeper down at the other end of the instrument before a train came through and rumbled all the fun out of it.
Today really paid off. I worked my ass off in the morning and early afternoon 'til about 3pm, when I decided I couldn't stare at the computer screen any longer. So I went on a walk in the Village and SOHO, trying to rediscover the neighborhood I briefly glimpsed on Tuesday when I briefly walked up Lafayette Ave. to make a subway connection. I saw a huge gathering on Mulberry St. in Little Italy that I was intrigued by but which I didn't have time to investigate. I tried to head toward the giant towers of what I took to be the Williamsburg bridge, which seemed much closer than it really was and would therefore have been a bit far to walk to. I tried to look out for the Bowery Ballroom while standing on the corner of Delancy and Bowery, but couldn't see it; turns out it was right in front of me! I'm trying to figure out what "Nolita," the name of the neighborhood right next to SOHO means. All of a sudden I got a phone call saying I got a job! I had to call Christina and home to share the news. Then two brokers whom I hadn't been able to get in touch with all day called me back. It was a great few minutes.
The job seems like a good idea, though I have some time to think about it before I accept. It'd be a great way to get to know the inside of an industry I'm interested in before I convince myself entirely (and perhaps prematurely) that it's the job for me. It pays well -- better than the other, permanent job I'm waiting for -- and the fact that it's temporary means I can keep looking for something better to pick up when it's over, or try my best to work my way into the hearts of my coworkers there with the hope that they'll let me stay on. It also means I may have more time to explore the city at my leisure, as well as look for an apartment full-time, since it doesn't start 'til early November.
I visited Washington Square Park and the NYU vicinity twice today, and enjoyed it both times. It's a little studenty, obviously, and that can be kind of annoying, but the upside is that there's a lot of interesting commerce there, as well as restaurant choices. We ate at a macaroni and cheese restaurant this evening that definitely deserves another visit sometime in the future.
Today really paid off. I worked my ass off in the morning and early afternoon 'til about 3pm, when I decided I couldn't stare at the computer screen any longer. So I went on a walk in the Village and SOHO, trying to rediscover the neighborhood I briefly glimpsed on Tuesday when I briefly walked up Lafayette Ave. to make a subway connection. I saw a huge gathering on Mulberry St. in Little Italy that I was intrigued by but which I didn't have time to investigate. I tried to head toward the giant towers of what I took to be the Williamsburg bridge, which seemed much closer than it really was and would therefore have been a bit far to walk to. I tried to look out for the Bowery Ballroom while standing on the corner of Delancy and Bowery, but couldn't see it; turns out it was right in front of me! I'm trying to figure out what "Nolita," the name of the neighborhood right next to SOHO means. All of a sudden I got a phone call saying I got a job! I had to call Christina and home to share the news. Then two brokers whom I hadn't been able to get in touch with all day called me back. It was a great few minutes.
The job seems like a good idea, though I have some time to think about it before I accept. It'd be a great way to get to know the inside of an industry I'm interested in before I convince myself entirely (and perhaps prematurely) that it's the job for me. It pays well -- better than the other, permanent job I'm waiting for -- and the fact that it's temporary means I can keep looking for something better to pick up when it's over, or try my best to work my way into the hearts of my coworkers there with the hope that they'll let me stay on. It also means I may have more time to explore the city at my leisure, as well as look for an apartment full-time, since it doesn't start 'til early November.
I visited Washington Square Park and the NYU vicinity twice today, and enjoyed it both times. It's a little studenty, obviously, and that can be kind of annoying, but the upside is that there's a lot of interesting commerce there, as well as restaurant choices. We ate at a macaroni and cheese restaurant this evening that definitely deserves another visit sometime in the future.
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