New York, New York

Yes, I have arrived. In fact - I've been here since last week Friday. Sorry for the lack of blog entries, been relatively busy recently. When I arrived on Friday, it was a long day with all of the paper work, the HR business, sexual harassment videos, workplace safety, etc. For those of you who have worked in any professional environment you'll know what I'm referring to. On Saturday, Sunday and Monday it was Memorial Day weekend here in the States, so we were tossed right into the frying pan (not sure if that's the right expression) and as such it's been pretty hectic. But the club itself is really cool. It seems a lot more laid back than my previous club in Florida. The people are much younger, and the general vibe is pretty chilled. The accommodation is "decent". I mean - it's simply a bed and bathroom that I've been provided with in my room, but I guess it's free so - can't complain right? Plus, the view is awesome. Here's the balcony view:

 Being half an hour outside of NYC itself allows us to enjoy the "countryside" while still getting into the city with relative ease. In fact, on my day off (Tuesday), I went into the city for the first time - ever. It was so overwhelmingly amazing. I couldn't keep my eyes on one thing for more than a minute because by that time something else had caught my attention. There was simply just SO much happening, everywhere. God, one day I hope to live in New York City. We took the train into the city, a mere half an hour. Here are some of the better pictures that were taken.

Grand Central Station

The famous Oyster Bar Restaurant

Times Square

Broadway Avenue

The Hard Rock Cafe

Celebratory Double Fist Pump

My favourite Times Square photo

Even though we did only stay five hours or so, the whole trip was amazing. I'm definitely going back next week. I LOVE NYC. Literally. You know - like those hoodies always say? [I <3 NYC].

Two days off was nice, got to spend sometime by the pool as well. The General Manager is pretty chilled here, he allows us to use the gym and fitness centre once most of the members have left (+- 9-11pm in the evening) so hopefully it'll be motivation enough for me to actually get fit. Going to set myself some goals, and try to get in there for at least half an hour every day for the next six months.

The people that I work and live with here are also really awesome. Very friendly. I'm looking forward to this season, I'm optimistic. Currently listening to a song by Jason Mraz that actually perfectly depicts how I feel, so I'm going to share that feeling with you guys. Here's "Living In The Moment":

"I will not waste my days

Making up all kinds of ways

To worry about all the things

That will not happen to me"

Peace in my heart - peace in my soul. This is what I strive to feel every day from here onward. Sure, this might not always be possible. But for a large majority of the time I believe that it is achievable. 

Have a good week folks, I'm starved so I'm gonna see what snacks I can find lying around, haha.

Cheers.

Mike