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My name is Zoe Arianna Nolan; I was born and raised in Soho, New York City. I’m currently attempting to summarize what defines me; in a modest 500-word blog post. I hope this satisfies any cravings for an accurate depiction of my personality, lifestyle, and any other exciting juicy details.
Similar to the foundation for for tackling the SAT’s, I’m going to shoot the first things that come to mind, (projectile-verbal-vomiting); Hence, I will not question my initial logic or reasoning, and just speak from the _____. (Insert appropriate noun)
I grew up in the heart of Soho, which is just a cooler way to say “South of Houston St”. My parents owned an art gallery less than a block away, next to Dean & Deluca on Broadway & Prince. The Prada store seen from my bedroom window was the closest thing to a safe neighborhood playground. Thompson Square Park was currently occupied, not by Wall Street, but by drug addicts, the drugs themselves, and friendly prostitutes with drugs for expediency.
My brother Connor is 3.5 years my junior, and probably the epitome of a “great kid”. He’s dope. We’ve pretty much always had an amazing, healthy relationship, and it’s safe to say he’s going to remain my favorite person, in this lifetime.
Unconscious to my juvenile state, my childhood was immersed within a thriving Art World, and the majority of my Sunday afternoons where spent wandering around the Guggenheim, Moma, and if we were lucky, FAO Schwartz with my father. Before hitting puberty, I knew more about Jackson Pollack then I did the McDonald’s dollar menu.
I’m a self-proclaimed coffee/caffeine addict. Starbucks is my true love, and sole mate. (Think extreme, ex. Romeo & Juliet)
I practically have enough pairs of shoes to allow me to wear a different selection every day for a year. I always need more. I’m obsessed. But…..
I pay my bills first- ALWAYS.
I save MORE then I spend- ALWAYS.
Never tell a woman she has too many shoes. Bad move.
I LOVE (Again, think obsessed), learning everything there is to absorb about Fashion; seriously, ever single nook & cranny, large or small, criticized or world renowned. I seek insight on the evolution of Fashion, its palpable effect on the world, and how I personally connect with it.
My favorite memories are those spent doing something that was ridiculously unorganized, with my closest friends.
I was born on the first day of summer( June 21st), so there’s no surprise in the fact that I’m obsessed with beaches, warm weather, and outdoor activities.
Traveling keeps me sane, and without the ability to experience other cultures, lifestyles, and places, I think I would be rather bland.
Realistically, I must admit that I would do better surviving a week without food then a 7 day stretch without my cellphone. I’m hopelessly addicted.. but I admit the addition…therefore I must be on the road to recovery? Lets hope?
I believe in keeping an active and healthy lifestyle. Aesthetics are relatively important to everyone, but it’s more than what you look like on the outside. I am very conscious what I put in my body. I seldom drink alcohol, aside from a glass of pinot noir, or a crisp refreshing prosecco here and there on a special occasion. I don’t eat red meat, pork, or any overly processed foods. I pretty much do my best to only eat natural and organic foods. Whole Foods is just another way of saying- your WHOLE wallet.
Karma can be your best friend, or your arch nemesis, but it’s always going to play a character in your life. Good news is you have some control.
Play life smart and fair.
Do onto others, as you would want them to do to you.
You’re always the cool kid when you stay true to yourself.
Don’t change who you are to please someone else.
Don’t be jelly, when you can have peanut butter.
Most importantly, be happy.
