Happy Anniversary, New York

One year ago today I moved to New York. I arrived with a suitcase of shoes, a head full of dreams, no job and no where to live. Friends of mine and people who read this blog will know my amazing little brother Adam had recently passed away. I left family, friends and familiarity for this hot,  heaving, dusty city; determined to prove I could pick up the pieces, follow my dreams and build a life.

There's a saying, 'nothing worth having comes easy' and looking back, I remember feeling quite sorry for myself for the first few months- all in all some rather privileged problems to experience. One second this city crushes you to pieces and the next creates a moment so beautiful you want to cry. And sometimes, you cry because you spent your weekly food budget on a cocktail.

So one year on. I have a job I love, an awesome apartment, an amazing boyfriend and group of friends who are like family- definitely a life. Thanks New York, it's been lovely.

Comments

[Molly]

So great to hear! Glad you like it there; I can't wait to make it my home when I get out of college. Love your blog!

[Stacie]

Love reading this - and I have loved seeing your adventures!

So glad things are working out for you :)

[JB / Sunshine With Everything]

Aww I loved this! Well done on your first year in New York and for following your dreams!x

[the style crusader]

So incredible! Congratulations! Our mutual friend Jaharn directed me towards your site... I'm over in NY at the moment! I can totally appreciate what a roller coaster it must be moving here - especially in the situation you were in! It sounds totally crazy but so exciting and exhilarating. Here's to many more incredible anniversaries... xx

[Lissy]

What a great post. I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother, I cannot even imagine what that must feel like. But I'm so happy that your life in NY is looking up for you.

[Hope]

What an inspiring story. My husband and I are actually moving to New York in August...it's incredibly scary, but so exciting at the same time. I'll have to think of this post when I become discouraged.

-Hope
www.aflatteringtale.com

[pancakeSTACKER]

Happy one year to you and NYC! I hope to move there one day, and I def can't wait to experience all that NYC has to offer!

xoxo!
http://pancakeSTACKER.blogspot.com

[Rosemary]

It's always great to hear someone made a go of it and it's worked out - and I'm really happy for you. We've never met but you've got a great voice through your blog. You seem a bit like someone I'd want to be friends with, and that's always a good blogging result.

[Love, Love, Love]

An inspiring lesson to us all :)

[amanda]

i've only been reading your blog for a month or two, so i didn't know anything of your story. but it sounds like a triumph! i'm very sorry for the hurt you've had to endure to get where you are now, but so inspired by the life you're living :) happy anniversary!

[B]

aww! congrats on surviving your first year in NYC :) I'm happy for you~

B
<a heref="withlovefrommichigan.blogspot.com/>With Love From Michigan</a>

[Lindsay K]

Lovely and real post. I'm glad you are enjoying the city! I can't imagine living anywhere else!

[briannelee]

Congrats! NY is an amazing city :)

[Style-Pursuit]

Well, Happy Anniversary to you and NY! :o)
Wish I could at least visit this amazing city one day...

x

[Michelle's Style File]

Wonderful to hear you are happy and things are most certainly on the up after a very rough trot.

x
Michelle- Australia

[Chryssie]

Congrats Lucy! I love reading your blog and adore your sense of style! =)

[mika]

congrats girl! well done!!!

great blog!I follow you. come and visit my blog and follow me if you want.

http://mikasfashion.blogspot.com

[Amy]

Congrats Lucy on your first year in the city! Moving anywhere is never easy, especially when we find ourselves at square one, picking up the pieces and attempting our best to move on, is it? I found myself crying through many nights and wondering if I had made the right decision. (And, yes, I reminded myself that I did.) I only follow you through your blog, but have found your adventure to the States a truly inspiring and wonderful read, and hope you'll share more of your findings in the years to come.

Cheers.

[Ollie Things Beautiful]

Happy anniversary to you! :)

[Indiana Munn]

Congratulations! Its been a pleasure reading all about your adventures and exciting job.

www.toindigo.blogspot.com

[Shanelé]

Happy Anniversary!! I've been in NYC about the same amount of time as you and you are SO spot on about the city. So glad you are happily settled. To many more!

xx
http://shanelesheek.blogspot.com

[Meisha.Style]

your beautiful pictures show so much of your lovely life! happy anniversary!

[knockedupfabulous]

Very touching post! You are one strong and amazing woman! Keep that chin up, girl!!

[MARGARET]

Congratulations Lucy!! :-)

I was also wondering where you get the polaroid frames. They're way too cute! Thanks in advance!

<3 Margaret

[ranu]

Congrats Lucy! Totally know the feeling about how NYC can make you feel incredible one moment, and down the next, but it's a wonderful city and I'm glad it's working out for you!! :)

Lovely post, love the photos! Btw, did you use a special program to get that border on your photos?