immersed

i just got to new york and i am staying at kim's. her apartment is like an architectural manifestation of her. it's stylish and serene and beautiful. all the art on the walls and the little touches everywhere remind me of her and make me miss her, because she's in LA and i am here.

when i went upstairs to the sleeping loft, there was a painting on the wall by my friend kime. i've been thinking about her a lot because she has a tumor and needs a big expensive operation and she doesn't have insurance so she needs some help. she's having a benefit soon and when i have details i am going to help promote it so everyone kicks down what they can. health care is so fucked up, but you knew that. anyway, the painting is like a little connection to home, and i like that. it's nice to be away though, too. i am here for a yoga "immersion" with my friend and teacher tara judelle, which is like the first step in becoming a yoga teacher. i am not sure if i want to do that, but i know i want to do this.