Greek In the Big Apple

October 28th, 2013 It's been a very rough couple of weeks here in New York,  I have been moving around from place to place, no real home, and in constant search of some proper fulfilling and steady work to support myself. On the other hand I'm convinced, there is some purpose to this nomadic life that I've chosen. Or has it chosen me? Either way, I am learning a lot about resilience and perseverance. Some amazing friends have become pillars in this shaky new life, while helping and supporting me in so many wonderful ways. I know that any struggle that I may face, is worthwhile. It was a shock to the system having to look at myself in a new light after being in a haze of balancing my existence half here and half back in Greece, talking daily with people in Athens. I had to make a choice and look at things differently if I was to make the most of this. Homeless yes, jobless yes but not with out the energy and the means to make something interesting happen! It will mak...

Cakes and Dog Parks.....my new york rant My latest journey in to the world of employment in New York City ever since my return in September was an interview at a east village bakery. I went on a whim and applied for the simplest job skill wise that I've had since college. I went into the bakery today dressed as well as I could for a customer service position and spoke to the manager who was at least 10 years younger than me and probably paying for grad school with this job. I don't mean to be bitter or coy but hear me out. I have been unemployed,  or how the tough as nails- look good even though you feel like shit crowd say- between jobs for two months now, and I have found myself in the dilemma of why I came into this city in the first place. I left Greece to make a new start... yes I never thought it would be easy but now its entering its eleventh month of humbling me into wondering how low can one go?  I've discovered many wonderful things about this grand city but a...