TRUST THE TIMING OF YOUR LIFE. Soon after I went to college, my family moved to Upstate NY. I was 19, but my siblings were still young. They grew up here and have lived here most or all of their lives. I, on the other hand, was born and raised in New York and lived in LA for the past 15+ years. I’m a city slicker. But now, I’m living upstate too and I F**KING LOVE IT. I honestly can’t believe how much I love it. It’s absolutely beautiful with so many opportunities to immerse yourself in nature. I always say “trust the timing of your life” and truly believe that I belong here right now. Yet, I still can’t believe that I never saw how beautiful it was before. I mean, I loved coming home, but after a couple of weeks I was always ready for the city life again. This time I’m chilling. I’m basking in the tranquility. The fresh veggies from my family’s garden, fresh eggs from my sister’s chickens, kayaking in still lakes and swimming under waterfalls. Upstate New York is so special. And when I need a little change, I hop on a train and I’m in NYC in 2 hours. I don’t know how long I’ll stay up here, but I’m in no rush to leave. If you ever get the chance to “take a break with us for the summer, let’s go upstate” (that’s for my Hamilton lovers)…then DO IT! In particularly, the Hudson Valley and Catskills. Happy Weekend!