I am now officially a New Yorker. I have moved in, scoped out the neighborhood and bought groceries to stock my kitchen in an apartment that’s mine. Looking back at the last two weeks, I realize all of the friendship and fan support that’s gotten me to this point, and I am grateful and amazed at the love and generosity of them all.
When I last left off, I was filling you in on my life with a story about “letting it go.” That was weeks ago while I was still living in Colorado and boy, did I let stuff go.
I transitioned from a spacious, three bedroom townhouse to a small apartment in NYC. I hosted give away parties where I filled my kitchen table with small things I knew I couldn’t take. Friends came to see if they could take any goodies. I told them to take whatever they saw and not ask me any questions, as then I would want it back. Then I gave away the kitchen table!
It was nice to see my friends take mementos or find something they needed and were going to buy anyway. They now have a small piece to remember me by. I gave away planters with blueberry bushes and others with my well loved and nurtured plants and flowers. I also gave away furniture. I was amazed at how much I had accumulated in less than three years and how little I needed to start my new adventure in New York. Yes, I miss some of my stuff but in some ways, I’m liberated.
My biggest packing questions were what did I really need and what made me so happy I had to take it with me no matter what? Letting go was hard with some things but it was much harder to part with the precious friends I’ve made in these short, three years. They are my real treasures. As I sit here now, I can look back and realize I’ve already forgotten the things I had trouble parting with. It really wasn’t that important then, huh? The friends I stay in touch with, so I don’t feel like I’ve left them, and I know I can call or visit any time.
So now I’m starting a new chapter in New York, resurrecting old friendships I’ve made over the last 38 years. I’m amazed at how easy it is to reconnect. It’s like no time has passed at all. I’m also finding new ventures are crossing my path with new possibilities for me to express myself.
Instead of walking the runways next week, I will be attending NY Fashion Week as a journalist, but it’s all good. Onward and upward my friends. I hope my sharing some of these things helps you let go of your “stuff” and keep what makes you happy. Those things you just can’t live without.
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I’m excited for you Kim! Most of us dream of a new beginning, but you’re really doing it! This takes guts, girl. Sending my prayers and my hope that it’s everything you want it to be. xoxox, Brenda
I was just in NYC last week! A Midwesterner, I don’t get there that often, but there’s such energy there. You won’t need that kitchen table where you’re going, but head to your doorsteep and you’ll find possibility there. Good luck on your new venture!
What wonderful news, Kim! I’m excited for you too and wish you all the best as you settle in. Looking forward to the next instalment of your journey! Esther xx
It’s definitely a process that once completed can be the most validating and liberating thing you might do. Congratulations!
Bravo, Kim! May you truly flourish as you pursue the next chapter of your life.
What an exciting time in your life! It makes sense to shed the old so you can embrace the new. Enjoy!
Congratulations Kim on making it full circle! Wishing you the very best in your new adventures in NYC, a city ai call my second home since I love it so much! Take s look at my photography series “Manhattan Eyes” on my website http://www.MGPicascio.com these are iconic photos of some of the best of New stork City, Manhattan, hope make then into a book someday soon! Be blessed, Peace and Love, Mark