hello, world

and if you don't know, now you know...

this will be my sixth blog--one xanga, one livejournal, three blogspots, one googlepages--and it will hopefully chronicle my life in the fast paced-urban lifestyle of new york city. i will include some drawings (doodles, really) that i created in boredom, angst, frustration, happiness, curiosity.

this blog will be my creative outlet. i'll use this to record my thoughts on the world. everyday is a learning experience and everyday is an opportunity to grow as a person.

the first year of college has been quite an experience. i learned that people go to college not to learn things, but just to develop as a person: becoming more open minded, learning that there is a lot out there that you don't know, learning to cope with life, with experiences, with curveballs.

here is a short list of things i wish someone had told me before i came to nyu:
- save quarters: they are worth more than 25 cents as they are used for the laundry machine.
- the lack of clean socks and undewear indicates the need to do laundry.
- everybody is gifted, either with smarts, looks, talent, skills. everybody has a reason he/she is here.
- duane reade is a godsend. or anything else that is 24/7.
- expect people to be fucked up/drunk past 1am, especially at eating establishments.
- ordering out is as easy as breathing. can anybody say www.delivery.com ?
- nyc tap water is cleaner than most bottled water.
- there are too many people in the world for you to give a shit what they think about you. if you want to do anything, just do it.
- if you don't like anyone, you won't have to see him/her ever. college is not like high school where cliques form, but you can just be yourself and friends will form.

anyway, just wanted to start this.

-andy