For the first time, I am as sad about leaving Montreal as I am excited to visit NYC. Mostly because of the “risk” ~ and I am loving my new setup so far.
On the exciting side ~ I get to visit New York City again. Where it all started for me. If I made it there, I can make it anywhere.
01Moving Out
My days recently were fixated on packing and moving from Griffintown to Downtown. Balancing it with work was a challenge. And for my weekly video ~ suffering. Non-existent. It's been over a month now and it bothers me. Though I have been shooting scenes here and there.
As the backlog piles up, it becomes even harder to start and get back at it.
Get over it, Abie. Done is better than perfect.
When I come back, I'll do a monk mode for 3 months. Focus. Focus. And maybe a few social events to keep my sanity. I need to write more ~ it's the core and starting point of anything.
02Balancing Work and Travel
People ask: how do you balance travel and work? The truth is ~ I can't. If I am focused on one, I won't be at my peak for the other. I can hit my baselines, sure. But I won't produce extraordinary results.
I realise ~ with what I am doing ~ I don't think I am still travelling. I am in fact living. I am no tourist anymore who discovers new places every day. I am trying to build my routines, my home, and myself.
Explore. Prolong. Stay.
A nomad cycle: you explore, you prolong, and someplace you'd like to stay longer than the others. You even consider moving. At one point, you will miss the stability ~ and you will miss home.
03What Makes Me Want to Live in a City
I may have reached that point. So far? Montreal is ticking my boxes. Here's the list I've come up with as my standards:
A legit dance school and community
Convenient location, close to cafes and coworking spaces
A lovely apartment that feels like home
Bike-friendly paths
Positive people
A Christian church + community
Only one is lacking ~ but it can be managed through watching online. I hope I'll find one soon. I am feeling positive.
See you in NYC, baby.
I am excited to be with Roan and John again ~ people who feel like family. It's good to have this kind of break in a nomad journey. A familiar sense of home.
With love, Abie
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