Living in NYC
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- kStyle0
Yeah I am starting a typography class at SVA. . .that should help. . .
Thats the thing. . .meeting people at bars.. . ugh
But yeah. . .bums in Wash Sq PArk. . .bet they have some great stories
- paraselene0
i hate to make comparisons with london, because it's simply not the same thing, but there are always going to be some similar obstacles to getting settled in these behemoth expensive cities.
when i lived in brooklyn it was well easier cos i had heaps of friends there from uni. london has been really tough, though. i think it's definitely down to not knowing anyone and feeling like you have to struggle for every tiny fucking piece of gratification. it's been over a year and a half now that i've been here and it's only just starting to be good.
the good news is that it's really fucking good.
like skt said, time and then some more time. then perhaps some reflection and then some patience. then more time. you can't force the mates thing. just rock your own stuff as hard as you can and the right people will just sort of fall into your orbit.
- ********0
alright that does it.
i will fly to NYC
- paraselene0
okay but be careful with the nt thing! i'm not saying that i don't absolutely love it, but the boundaries have become slightly blurred between interweb life and real life in my particular case!
haha. can't throw a rock without hitting one of 'em. pfft.
- lvl_130
damn, reading this thread is making my move more dismal by each response.
oh and ps. i leave tomorrow fucking morning!
eh...there are good and bad people everywhere, so it's better to explore than to hide in a corner all your life. who knows...
- kStyle0
i'll go to kareoke - if u promise not to make me sing.
- talltyler0
If you are into flash I am teaching an actionsctipt 101 class tonight.
7 to 9 pm
IBM Public Space (Bet 56th and 57th on Madison)
- lvl_130
okay but be careful with the nt thing! i'm not saying that i don't absolutely love it, but the boundaries have become slightly blurred between interweb life and real life in my particular case!
haha. can't throw a rock without hitting one of 'em. pfft.
paraselene
(Sep 20 05, 08:48)what? that sounds weird and kinda...well, weird.
but i'm a guy, along with 98% of this entire site so i guess i see what you're sayin'
- ********0
true, most of the times, the NT gathering always turns in to sasuage fest.
- paraselene0
no, it's just that i see a lot of my nt friends. i happen to work with one of them now, which is mad. and i never would have guessed that nt would have led to a new job. or having lots of people around the city that i go and hang out with or bump into accidentally at concerts and stuff. it's just a bit bizarre.
- ********0
well all i can say is that i am not the typical nt guy that you might meet.
i am slightly different.
i think the norm typical NT person would be Snuggles.
- piperboytoy0
maybe that is how people see you!
People generally read body language before approaching someone for conversation. No offence but you probably give off this cold unfriendly vibe so no one wants to get close.
I've never lived in NYC but i've been there enough to know that it's not hard to meet people. If you don't get to know someone how would you know if they are cool people? can't judge a book man!
- ********0
i think it depends
ny or other big city, ppl tend to mind their own business.
depending on if you are an approacher or receiver.
if you are used to receiving than it might not work.. if you approach than ppl will think wtf do u want out of me..
- ilovepill0
i am good people!
want to be my friend?
i am also lonely in nyc.
just picky, i lived here my whole life, and everything you said is true, no one talks to anyone anymore, everyone is lost in their own imaginations and fears.we can be friends...if you want.
take a chance.
:)
- ********0
i am good people!
want to be my friend?
i am also lonely in nyc.
just picky, i lived here my whole life, and everything you said is true, no one talks to anyone anymore, everyone is lost in their own imaginations and fears.we can be friends...if you want.
take a chance.
:)
ilovepill
(Sep 20 05, 09:05)that just sounded like a serial killer talk
- lvl_130
yeah. what dinky said. even freaked me out a bit.
- tkmeister0
dinky is right. nyc peeps like to mind their own biz.
i'd hang out with you, kstyle. don't worry, i am not going to hit on you. i have dinky humping my legs constantly.
- piperboytoy0
The best way to meet like minded people is to volunteer at art galleries, museums or any new media events. You'll meet tons of interesting people. At least you will have things in common than if you meet people in bars.
- piperboytoy0
you should hang out with Brooke, she's in NYC too. I don't think she'll hump your leg.
- kStyle0
Thanks guys. . .its nice to hear stories of people in similar situations. . .
I know it will get better with time. . .the reassurance is nice.
Watch out to everyone who offered to be friends or invited me out. . .you maybe getting an email form me!!!