a new beginning

Hey guys....Yeah, it's been a while...actually I could have sworn it's been a year or so since I last blogged but actually logged into this thing and found that my last entry was in March of this year! So though I come back with my tail between my legs, it feels good to know that it hasn't been that long. I think one of the reasons I haven't written in so long is because I didn't really know what I was writing about...a purpose so to speak. And I know that it seems obvious, even by Urban Strawberry's tagline, but I just didn't get it. A summer full of fun, and (in the latter part) some introspection, have made things a lot clearer to me.

Recently, in various conversations with new friends, I have realized that my life in New York is about my search for a sense of community. So, I come to you in this blog with my view of New York. The people I meet, the things I do...and how I share and feel that sense of connectedness with it all. I hope those of you who actually read this enjoy what I've written so far, and I hope I can make it even better for the future.

The other night, I went to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs concert at Radio City Music Hall. I was filled with anticipation because I had seen them at All Points West and I knew what charisma Karen O emotes on stage. They didn't disappoint. I think every woman and man in Radio City has some sort of school girl crush on Miss Karen, and rightfully so. But what I found most impressive wasn't her singing ability. It wasn't her cool avant-garde style, and it wasn't her rockstar stage presence.....It was her humility. I enclosed a link below to a performance from the encore that night. An acoustic version of "Maps," that embodies this humility and my own feelings about New York City.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs video - "Maps"