It’s Hotter Than…

Blue Blazes out there, people!

I’m talking, if you EVER wondered what it would be like to stand on the surface of the sun (which is close to one million degrees), then come to New York City!

You feel as if you haven’t showered in days as soon as you walk out the door and on top of that, you stick to everything, including other people in crowded areas. Nevertheless, I spent the weekend out in the heat. Yes, I wasn’t feeling well Thursday and Friday, but sleeping until one p.m. yesterday and eleven today and going to bed at ten each night made me a new person. My body doesn’t care much for lack of sleep, but it’s going to have to get over that quickly when UNC Dance Marathon and school begin in the fall.

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Growing up, I never considered myself very creative even though I loved (and still love) crafting, I was a dancer, and I did a mean karaoke song. I love the arts, however, and I really feel like New York City is bringing me in touch with my more creative side. I’ve broadened my definition of creativity since I’ve been here, too, seeing beauty in the art of a musician playing a string like a violin for money or those who draw those terrible characteratures of people with large noses in Times Square.

Creativity is everywhere and this weekend, I’ve seen a lot of it...

Creativity in how to stay cool.

Creativity in a cupcake shop.

Creativity in clothes and shoes thanks to Alexander McQueen.

Creativity in the water.

Creativity that doesn’t make much sense (at the MET).

“Photography After Dark” Exhibit

Jim Henson’s creativity.

 

 

 

Creativity through the use of spray paint in Queen’s.

Creativity in architecture.

Creativity in the Museum of Metropolitan Art.

Mother Nature’s Creativity.

Creativity and beauty in a sailboat (and pirate ship).

Creativity in packing your life inside of one trunk.

Step outside the box, and see creativity in everything.

Peace. Love. NYC.

Carrie Dobbins

P.S. More details on the places I visited in next post!