Tomorrow will be my first day on the set. Today is the actual first day of shooting and let me tell you, the start time for crew is 7 am. I’m sure that will also be the case tomorrow so I will have to get up at 4:15 am in order to shower, get dressed, have a least one cup of coffee and navigate my way to the shooting site via the subway. I am not a morning person, as you well know. And, most likely, these will be 12 hour workdays. I’ve never done this before and, though I’m mostly looking forward to it, I’m also dreading it a little.
Yesterday, I figured out the best way to get to my Covid testing appointment. As per usual, I emerged from the subway and went in the wrong direction. I’m not in Manhattan enough to remember which way is north or south, etc. But I got there early, the test took about a minute, and then I traveled back to Brooklyn. Since I was on the F line, I stopped at Bergen St. so I could visit Books are Magic.
The bookstore used to be a beloved local shop called BookCourt. The last time I stayed in Brooklyn was several years ago and I remember wanting to visit BookCourt, but I didn’t have the time and it was winter and it was freezing. When the owners of BookCourt retired and put the store up for sale, author Emma Straub and her husband, who live in this section of Brooklyn called Cobble Hill, bought it and reopened as Books are Magic.
It’s charming, on the small side as are most independent bookshops, and it has a great fiction inventory.
I found a couple of books that I wanted as well as a t-shirt. Cobble Hill is a neat neighborhood, full of old brownstones. I am continually impressed by the way these buildings are decorated for Halloween.
Wow!
After my short visit to Cobble Hill, I walked all the way back home, stopping at Whole Foods on the way. Whole Foods is expensive normally, but in NYC? Ridiculous. I haven’t had time to find another neighborhood market, though Annie gave me a list. Anyway, I walked a heck of a lot yesterday and by the time I got back home and climbed two very long flights of stairs with two heavy bags, I was wiped out.
I had plans to figure out tomorrow’s trip via a pre-trip today, but I woke up early and I’m tired, so I’m going to take it easy today. I think I’ll take a walk later to Prospect Park.
As we start filming and my days are long, I might not have time to respond to your comments, though I’ll read them all. I won’t get home until late and I’ll have to get up early the next day. So I’ll post when I can. Wish me luck!
Stay safe.
Happy Thursday.
glad you can do some exploring/ acclimating and resting in advance of of the big job and longer days ahead.
i am also glad the dread is outweighed by the looking forward. it’s going to be great and you’re going to do great!
certainly understandable if you don’t reply to comments or post during this time. take care of yourself and have fun, too.
sending good wishes and a virtual hug (if you like) to you and prayers for you.
kathy
For direction use the compass on your phone.
That schedule sounds grueling. It will be exciting but I imagine you will have some boring down time on set too.
Don’t worry about posting, we all understand how busy you will be.
Stay safe
Hi,
I am having a wonderful vicarious experience reading your posts. You are exposing me to new things with your adventures. Thank You.
Take Care,
Kaye
Park City, UT
What an amazing adventure. Thanks for allowing us to share over your shoulder. I have accepted the fact that I will never visit NY. I can live with it. :)
Be well.
You will do great Claudia! Good luck with everything!
Thank you for posting and including us in your grand adventure !
Lyn
I love it when you take us places! The bookstore looks like the perfect place to while away an hour or two or three.
Good luck tomorrow…you know you got this! ;)
You’ve got this Claudia ! Thank you for taking us with you on this new adventure.
You will be great Claudia, wishing you luck. X
I’m repeating what everyone else has said (and what those who have not commented are thinking): YOU WILL BE GREAT!!! GOOD LUCK AND STAY SAFE.
Thank for sharing information on Brooklyn and your schedule as you travel to and from the set. Best wishes for tomorrow! You will be great!
Such an exciting new chapter in your already very interesting life. I’m very excited for you and looking forward to hearing all about it when you have the time to post. Good Luck! (you’ll be great)
It’s interesting to hear about your experiences in New York. I can’t imagine trying to navigate New York. Your friends apartment is lovely. So glad you have a nice place to stay !
Thank you for sharing all the photos !
Hi Claudia,
Echoing all your other readers – thank you for sharing your adventure with us. I am unlikely to visit New York or Brooklyn. Your photos and words have opened a window for me into a city that I see on TV and in movies, making it real.
I hope that your work on the film set is everything you want it to be and more. I hope it leads to more adventures for you.
You got this!
I’m so glad you were able to get out and explore before work begins. It does sound like a tough schedule. I’m wondering if there will be periods of down time. Not sleep time, of course, but at least chill time between segments. That book store looks wonderful and a great discovery. You’re right about Whole Foods — they don’t call it Whole Paycheck for nothing. But at least it is good food and close.
You will be fine. Sending good vibes for today’s activities!
Wow! You must be exhausted! Wishing you luck and hoping this is a great adventure for you. You inspire me! Stay safe!
Luck & safe travels as your journey begins!! Thx for taking us along!!
Sounds like you are acclimating…I just finished a couple of books from the library. Difficult to find books I have not read early on Netgalley…prayers
Your schedule sounds daunting but also very interesting. As much as i love to explore (these unknowns to me) with you i hope you are sleeping well in the night and fitting in those restful moments that help in carrying on. Prioritize your dear self as best you can. All the best Claudia!