UPDATE: THE POP FILTER IS MOVING…TO NEW YORK!

July 21, 2008 at 3:35 am
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Manhattan

“Talent is luck. The important thing in life is courage” – Woody Allen

Two years ago that line from Manhattan, and one Wilco song (can you guess which one?), inspired me to dedicate my life to film. I’m a filmmaker. Did I ever mention that? This move to New York is the next step, albeit a rather significant one, in a series of inevitable steps.

I assure you this website will do nothing if not reap the many benefits of such a move.

I also flitted between songs in an earnest attempt to marry this announcement to “the sound of opportunity.” In the end, I settled on silence.

This is a moment for heartbeats, both yours and mine.

I’ve lived in Florida my entire life. Here’s to something new, something stupid and magnificent.

  1. 7 Responses to “UPDATE: THE POP FILTER IS MOVING…TO NEW YORK!”

  2. By mjrc on Jul 21, 2008

    ah, the world is yours, rahawa, take it and run with it! i was just reminiscing today about the years i lived in new york . . . good times. i look forward to hearing all about your adventures. :)

    p.s. think of the bands you'll get to see now!

  3. By rahawa on Jul 21, 2008

    Thanks, mjrc! I'll do my best, and trust me, I'm definitely thinking of the hundreds of amazing bands that'll be mere subway stops away each night. I wish the move were happening under better circumstances, but it's thrilling nonetheless, and I intend to seize every opportunity that comes my way.

    Thank you for your continued support. =)

    PS Isn't it great that most of our exchanges end in smiles? I, for one, think yes.

  4. By Alfred on Jul 21, 2008

    Rahawa, I'm so excited for you!!! You're going to have a great time in NYC.

  5. By mjrc on Jul 21, 2008

    yes, it's most definitely good that our exchanges end in smiles. although i'm not prone to leaving nasty comments, unless it can't be helped!

    are you very familiar with the city? i lived there (manhattan and brooklyn) for about 6 years, so i got to know it pretty well. lots of things have changed, i'm sure, but whenever we visit i still feel at home.

  6. By rahawa on Jul 21, 2008

    I'm not familiar with the city at all. I'm doing my best to get a good feel for it, but I imagine time will do the trick. Any tips or words of advice? Places to explore/avoid? Good hiking trails? My roommates are new to the city as well. It's somewhat overwhelming!

    And now to look for a job!

  7. By rahawa on Jul 21, 2008

    I hope so, Alfred. Looking forward to checking out ABC No Rio.

  8. By mjrc on Jul 22, 2008

    my best advice would be to learn the subway system! as far as places to avoid, i think those are the things that have probably changed the most since i lived there.

    i can recommend my favorite dairy restaurant, though. it's called b&h dairy and it's on 2nd avenue bet. 7th& 8th (in manhattan). the hot borscht is to die for! make sure you get it with a big dollop of sour cream and some challah bread. mmmmm.

    also, it's good to learn which avenues go uptown and which run downtown. helps when you're trying to find a cab. :)

    my other word of advice would be not to let the city turn you hard. it's kind of overwhelming and if you take all the sad/mean/gruesome things to heart it can be too much. however, if you totally ignore it all then you develop a hardness or toughness that can be difficult to shed later on. it's a balancing act. for now just enjoy the variety and don't forget that a firm handshake is a plus during any job interview! ;-)

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