big city dreams

High fashion ruggedness? I like the sound of that. Alright, I’m gonna try growing it out one more time. I don’t know who the Marlon guy is, but from his name he sounds like a good looking guy. True, stubble hasn’t but I’ll grow it out. I like changes. But, if this change is looking a little on the, hairy big foot homeless man side, I might just rid my face of all facial hair. Oh right, well that makes sense. No, I bet it wouldn’t, but find comfort in the fact that you, can definitely pull of the granny look, when the time comes. Yeah, Christmas period is usually very slow, even the rich kids mothers pull them out for family bonding. Ain’t that the truth, the hardest part to get and keep them silent.

He’s quite attractive, and quite nice too from the time I met him. Do you enjoy your work, Nate? I may even have to get a lesson or two from you. I miss dancing. It’s very freeing, in a weird way. I suppose I’m usually too focused on not screwing up a move to think of anything else. 

Ain’t that the truth, I think that’s especially around the holidays, where everyone’s running around finishing up things, it can be crazy hectic. I tried growing a beard once, got called a homeless person, so never again, just gotta keep it to a light stubble. Grandma couture? Oh wow, this is the first time I’m hearing that but damn I’m very interested. Can I see the outtakes, if you have them? At least you’ve been travelling? I’ve just been working, kids are a handful.

The stubble makes you look more rugged but in a slightly more high fashion way. Just look at Marlon Teixeira, it will be the next trend in no time, although I stubble has never been out of fashion. Silver and grey hair was one of the biggest trends last year. I can’t say it made me too excited to become an elderly lady. Have you had any time off? Children are so adorable, but it must be tiring.

We should all get together for New Year’s, it feels like it’s been forever since I saw you guys last. Are you old and growing beards? Do you have white hair or balding? Who knows. I wanna know! And I know you do too. Let’s do something people!

Life always seems to become extra busy when you least expect it. I don’t think I could pull off a beard, maybe a little scruff but not a beard. I did have to wear a white wig for a shoot the other day which actually felt pretty cool. It was like I was modelling grandma couture. I haven’t been up to anything besides work, travelling and travelling for work. What’s been happening in your life?

“It is quite obvious, my co workers been keeping an eye on you.  It’s alright tho, would you like some hot chocolate? we are making some in the back. besides its getting too cold outside. Oh you don’t have to buy anything, really. But we do happen to have some killer rings, I have some of my own. ”

“That’s awfully kind of you but I’d hate to impose. The winter here isn’t quite like the winter back home, which is fine but I love it when there’s lots of snow around. I love rings. I haven’t bought many for myself lately so I’d love to buy some. I’m Rose.”

“Can I help you? You’ve been walking around the store for a good half an hour, and you don’t really look to me like the surfer type.”

“Is it that obvious that I came in here simply to avoid the weather? Don’t worry, I’m a shopaholic so I’ll feel compelled to purchase an item or two before I leave. Is there anything here for a non-surfer? Do you happen to have any rings?”

Dom covered his eyes with the palm of his hand, glancing out over the people walking by. Elliot’s and his two dogs, Batman and Robin, were both resting right next to the bench he was sitting on. It felt like a half generation had already passed since he had moved to Brooklyn, but it sure didn’t make him miss home. He turned his head around to look at the other while his hand fell down back into his lap. “Sometimes I’m amazed by the amount of people stuck in this city, but I just can’t help but to adore the culture clash. Turn your head to the right and you have the typical American family, turn to the left and you can see a stand selling food from over the seas.”

Rose leant back against the bench as she enjoyed feeling the warm sun on her skin. The day was far too lovely to spend indoors. “I haven’t really thought about it like that before. You get a little bit of everything packed into one city,” Rose nodded as she glanced across at him. “I don’t think I ever want to leave. Well, not for long time. It’s become my home away from home. Have you ever seen many places like it?”

Eh… trying to lay low I guess. Been playing since I was a kid so I’m giving myself a few years off. That’s usually when you start, it’s a good age for sports. Maybe you should pick it back up? It’s great for your shape and funnier when you can do it with someone. No, I wouldn’t throw you into the ring missy. Just show you a few punches that are great for basic workout. If you would go for the ring anyway there’s plenty of gear to cover your face with. Hah, well yeah if they’re TV they have to. But if you walk into a class having P.E you will notice that more than 50 precent of the girls are busy caring about their nails and hair rather than go kick a ball. 

I took a couple years off of my hobby, well, job too but I'm glad that I'm back. After a while you tend to miss things like that. These days I tend to sick to things like pilates and swimming, things that won't injure me. Are you a boxing coach too? There are quite a few boys like that too, guys who'd rather chat up girls and make sure that their hair looks good. I suppose there are always people, regardless of gender, who prefer looks over sport.

Yeah, playing is usually more fun — even though I do both, or did. There’s not a lot of actual playing when you couch, strangely enough. Ah… when was that? You should try boxing, that’s the real kicker. Don’t worry, if you only do it for fun — depending on how fun you have — you will as much get a bruise on your knee or a red mark on your elbow. Girls are never as violent as guys when playing anyway. 

Did? Why don't you do it any more? I started when I was about six or seven years old and stopped when I was around fourteen. I really did love it though. Boxing? It seems quite dangerous though and if I got a black eye then... well that wouldn't be too good. Really? Some of the women I've seen play on television seem very competitive.

Impressive to say the least! The season is only starting and they’re already doing fine. They’re between eight and nine so they’re definitely in that age when winning things and getting praise for it boost them forward. Sport is very important when it comes to that but sadly enough parents tend to push a little too hard at times. You like sports?

If I'm playing them. I don't think I'm a big fan of watching them though. I did gymnastics for a long time and football too but I'm always willing to try playing new ones if they're just for fun. I do have to make sure that I don't get injured though since if I do God only knows how long I'll be out of work for.

You should have seen them! I had almost lost a little hope the days before the game but once I saw them playing… wow. Got one kid in the end who did his first homerun — spent the evening with big, stary eyes simply because he couldn’t believe it himself. This thing is going in the shelf. 

Very impressive and very cute! How old are they? It's such a big thing for kids to experience what it's like to win things because it acts as such a great motivator to work hard in the future.

I just wished a lot of people including my father would think that way. I never taken photos of models before, nature and cities and occasional people who aren’t looking are my somewhat models. Trust me every opinion does matter at least that’s what I say and consider true.  

Your father doesn't support your photography? I'm really sorry to hear that. I personally think that candid photos are better than the posed ones. They seem more natural and they have a real story behind them. Well you are very sweet.

Yes, really. Her name is Kenna and she is absolutely talented. I’ll do anything for a friend so you don’t have to thank me.  I consider my self lucky, but you could say that. It is, I’m with a full ride scholarship. I teach ballet, hip-hop, modern,tango,belly dance and among others. I do, it’s my passion and the only thing I consider my self good at. Thanks, yours too.

You really are a lovely person and I mean that! A scholarship? Oh wow that is so great! By the sounds of it you're bound to go far with dancing. Do you aim to perform in big shows and things like tha? Have you done many dance jobs before?