Almost ready to move on...

So I'm almost ready to move on to the next chapter of my life. In June I graduate from Kingsborough (not like this is a huge accomplishment, but I'm still proud of myself) and get to decide where I go, next. I've applied to a handfull of CUNY four-year colleges, of which I'm hoping most to get into John Jay. It looks like I'm going to be going into Criminal Justice, after all. I'll be taking the NYPD Police Academy Entrance Exam soon, and depdneding on how I do with that, I'll have to decide if I want to go for my BA, or go straight to the academy. It's a big decision, and I'll have to think it over thoroughly before I choose my path. Attached is a picture I took with my iPhone of the Eastern shore of Kingsborough's campus. I was between sections of the CPE (CUNY's graduation exam) and spotted the scene. I really wish I had had my camera.

So, it's been a while.

Hello, Blog! Sorry I've been gone for so long. The start of the new semester has been really hectic, and I've just been completely swamped with work. I'm here now, though! I promise! To show you how much I care, here's a picture from this weekend. It's not artistic, but it's of my friends. Sadly not everyone who I would have liked to attend was able to make it out to Jersey with us, but Megan's birthday was still a blast. Granted ... I missed out on the very end of it, but that's a different story all together.

American Museum of Natural History

Hello, readers! Today I went into Manhattan to go to the American Museum of Natural History with my friend, Paola. I haven't seen her in over a year, so it was very nice to catch up on things. I had employee passes, and we were able to access the entire museum, and most of the shows, for free. Our first stop was the Butterfly Exhibit, a 90-degree indoor tent, packed with flowers, plants, and butterflies. It was quite a nice sight, and I got most of the day's photos while there. If anything, this has increased my interest in outdoor / wildlife photography. Once the rain and cold weather let up, hopefully I can explore this field more in the parks, zoos, and gardens around the city.

Next!

So, this whole dating thing is pretty fun, once you decide not to take things too seriously. Going out when ever I have a free evening just to have a good time- not necessarily looking for a relationship, but just looking to have fun, is awesome. Why I didn't do this before is beyond me. I guess I didn't really know what I was looking for.
Any way, less about my personal life, more about photography! I've been taking my camera with me to school, recently, since the weather isn't incredibly cold. This is a shot out one of the windows of the academic cluster at KCC, looking out across the water. There's actually a beach back there, behind the trees, and under all that snow. Yes, there's a beach on my school's campus. Awesome, no?

Load up on guns, bring your friends...

Oh New York, I love you so much. I went out today, with no real purpose, simply to get out of the house. I didn't meet up with anyone I knew, I just went out on my own. I was walking down Madison Avenue when I realized how much I love this city. No matter how down I'm feeling, whenever I just go out for a walk through Manhattan, I feel like I'm so at home that nothing else matters. I live and breathe New York. This city is what keeps me alive. In the past I've thought about going away to college, and with my transfer coming up next semester I was seriously considering it. But, you know what? I couldn't do it. I know I wouldn't be happy. I love New York, and simply can't see myself living anywhere else now.
I do, however, need to fix this complete boring life I've been having. I need a partner in crime, a sidekick, or even an apprentice. Someone to come with me for my little adventures. Sure, I have a few really good friends, but even if they'd like to, they can't be around very much. I could also use a girlfriend. Speaking of which, that hunt is going pretty poorly. Someone told me my standards are too high, but I doubt that, and I refuse to lower them.
Sadly, I don't have a picture to attach here. I wish I had some nice night shots of the city, but I haven't taken any yet. It's been too cold. Today would have been perfect, but of course I didn't think to bring my camera downtown with me. Oh, well. It's going to rain tomorrow. I guess I'll try for the weekend.
Goodnight, readers. Adieu.

[This post brought to you during Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit]

I have to be productive.

Tomorrow is my first *true* day off, for the mid-winter break. Honestly, this is making me feel like high school is here all over, again. Any way, I HAVE to be productive, this week, and I think I've figured out how.

Monday I'm paying a visit to the American Museum of Natural History, and taking my camera along, to try and get some shots of the awesome exhibits, there. While I'm in the city, I may take a look around for somewhere else to shoot, as well.

Tuesday is Mardi Gras, and that night a coworker of mine is having a benefit celebration at The_Underscore on 89th & 1st. It's a $30 cover fee, but from 7-10 there is free food and an open bar. Bands will be playing till 1:00. This should be a good chance for me to get some nice indoor shots, and some shots of the bands.

Wednesday is the first day of the week Woolman Rink is open until 10:00. I think I'll use that chance to take some shots of the skaters, as Wednesday is also going to be an awesomely beautiful day.

The second half of the week? Who knows!? I haven't planned that far ahead, just yet. So, now, here's where this whole blogging thing REALLY becomes Web2.0. For the 3-4 people who actually read this thing, and the 1-2 who sometimes comment here, want to tag along with me for any of my fun little adventures? Have any suggestions for activities to set up during the second half of the week? Drop a comment and let me know!

Friday in a Nutshell

Yesterday the old crew from Hunter College was united. I met these two within my first few weeks of Freshman year, and we used to hang out almost every day. Since then, we've all switched schools, and Victoria has moved upstate, with her boyfriend. It's nice having the whole group together, again.