New York State of Mind

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Inspiring Location

Using a Business's Name to Describe Myself:

Chasing stars
Always hopeful
Reaching goals
Lifting spirits
Overly ambitious
Starting traditions
Baking unceasingly
Appreciating others
Keeping secrets
Enjoying experimenting
Recording memories
Yearning adventures

Monday, March 11, 2013

Never Forgotten

This post is dedicated to the 9/11 Memorial. Never Forget.

Be thankful for every memory you have, and every person you meet.

Lessons from New York

Enjoying the Experience

By: Cody North

I have never been one

to keep my life

organized. I have

trouble getting things to

Stay

How I want them to.

I know as long

as my mind and

body are

Strong

I can do anything.

Once, I forgot

how to enjoy the

world and

Live

Even if some things I

do are senseless and

moronic, that's just

another lesson in

Life

Thank you for a great three days!

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Empire State Building

How to Not be Afraid At The Top of a Startling High Building:

Materials:

Patient friends
Camera
Inability to look down
Bravery

Procedure:

As you climb up the elevator pay attention to your friends, not what number floor you are on. Once you reach your destination take out your camera, so you have a distraction. Take photos of your friends, until they become annoyed at your cowardice. Leave them alone. Go take photos of the city, but remember you have a condition that makes you unable to look down. If you do not have this condition I highly recommend getting it. Next fill your body with a nice hot cup of bravery, and go to the windiest part of the observation deck. Do a Backstreet Boys pose, then leave immediately. Do not look back, and remember you cannot look down. Proceed to the elevator, and take your leave.

Lasting Friendships

Dear Journal,

I'll admit I am not one of the most popular kids in school. I used to be afraid of people seeing me, because I could hardly look at myself. My father made me feel ashamed of myself for being creative, and not being athletic. It has only been a few hours in New York, but all these people I have become friends with, make me appreciate myself. I finally understand that there are so many creative people in the world. I just needed to find them. I could talk to these people about anything whether it was cooking, writing, or even... poetry. I wish I had known 4 months ago, when my dad asked my mom for a divorce, that I would have friends who would support me through anything. I know I will truly enjoy this experience, and be able to forget about my worries because of them. I will always be thankful for the memories.

Sincerely,

Cody Aubin North

We Have Arrived

A New Chapter

6 hours after our departure from Laconia I see it. "Welcome to New York". Hardly containing my excitement I grab Haley's arm and point at the sign. I can already picture the street vendors selling sausage and pretzels. Clusters of people waiting at crosswalks. Cars honking irritably at each other. I can picture my future home. Already feeling a sense of belonging, I patiently wait for the bus to stop. Every step towards the exit reveals a new aspiration; Cooking for celebrities, writing news articles for NBC, owning my own restaurant below Rockefeller Center. These goals feel more feasible every minute. The skyscrapers remind me how any idea can become a reality. All the crowds of people bring to mind how I am not the only person with hopes and dreams. After a few moments I look to Haley, and I can sense her enthusiasm as well. After checking my bag full of supplies I decide I am ready to begin my tour of New York.