“It was like a thousand knives stabbing me all over my body” Yup that was a Titanic quote, but when is it not appropriate to quote Titanic? Well I suppose in an Irish pub…in Belfast..with a terrible Irish accent “towsant Erish ands bewlt dis scheeep”…well I digress that’s another story. But seriously that’s what I…
Month: January 2018
Day 7 of 7 the Homeless Experience in NYC
Day 7 of 7 the homeless experience Finally its over..I have been waiting for this moment all week. ohh Its actually pretty warm out, nice. I walked briskly towards Lukes Lobster in the East Village. It opens at 11am so I waited patiently outside. My friend Olya shows up. I stroll inside purposefully as I…
Day 6 of 7 The Homeless Experience NYC
Day 6 of 7 of the homeless experience It was day 6 and I was just tired of being dirty and wearing the same gross clothes everyday. I meekly enter an H&M in SOHO and quietly purchase an outfit. I half thought someone was gonna lightly tap me on the shoulder, clear their throat and…
Day 5 of 7 the homeless experience NYC
Day 5 of 7 of the homeless experience Woke up on a packed A train in Columbus Circle. My eyes were glued shut with sleep. People are everywhere. Im an introvert so I usually need time to myself to recharge. Now, since people are constantly around me its a bit draining. It was freezing today…
Day 4 of 7 Homeless in NYC
Day 4 of 7 the homeless experience 4 days without food. I’m getting used it. Strange. However I’m starting to hate sleeping in the subway the lack of privacy and the gag inducing smells are not ideal. Honestly though where else can you find a place to sleep in the NYC for the price of…
Day 3 of 7 Homeless In NYC
Day 3 of 7 the homeless experience All I do is think of food now. I spend most of my time on my phone drooling over menus from various restaurants, reading reviews and looking at pictures of food. its pretty sad. Ive been watching kitchen nightmares with Gordon Ramsey on Youtube THATS how bad its…
Day 2 of 7 The Homeless Experience
Day 2 of 7 the homeless experience Its been 48 since I ate anything I guess I would be fine if I didn’t scrimage full court with the pratt basketball team.. I woke up stiff in a crumbled heap in the corner of the A train I must have slept for 4 hours. I’m in…
Day 1 of 7 The Homeless Experience
Day 1 of 7 the homeless experience I woke up reluctantly at 8 and staggered into a shower. I wiped sleep out of my eyes. The realization that this will be my last shower in a week washes over my mind. My backpack was laden down with books 7 for 7 days. I had to…
The Misadventures of a Traveling Caricature Artist 