So my last post was a little bleak.  

Things have been...better. 

But I can't help but realize just how long I have been in New York. 

I adore this city, and fall in love with it over and over again, and would probably cry a thousand tears if and when I ever have to leave it. 

BUT...

It's a city you need a break from! 

And I have not had a REAL, longer than 2-day, nice change of location and scenary break since the beginning of January. 

And let me tell you, it is wearing on me! 

There's something about just walking downt the streets in New York that is very energizing. 

The city is alive, filled with people pursueing their passions, filled with people, most of whom left "somewhere else" to come to New York to pursue something bigger. 

It's one of the largest, most historical, culturally and artistically rich cities in our country.

It's powerful.  So powerful, in fact, that just walking down the street makes you feel energized. 

But when you've had a bit too much, the city seems to work against you, sucking the energy right out of you on the street. 

And that is exactly how I feel. 

Like the energy as been sucked out of me. 

And lately, despite how cliche I think tropical vacations are...

I have been CRAVING Hawaii. 

The beautiful set of Island I spent my childhood visiting almost every summer. 

I have a Cognition test tomorrow, which is going to be HARD, and work after that, and rehearsal early the next morning as well as on Easter (its kind of a sin- rehearsal on Easter. I know!)  And German to practice, and laundry to do, and Italian visas to apply for.  But right now all I can think about is how I'd so much rather be  

 right here. 

picture from here.