One of the great things about being a newcomer to New York is that I can still attend exciting events and be in complete shock and awe over them. Maybe after my one-year anniversary I will need to start acting more nonchalant about things.

This past weekend I was able to see the New York City Ballet Company perform at the David Koch Theatre at Lincoln Center. I was taken by how beautiful Lincoln Center Plaza is, as well as the glorious interior of the David Koch Theatre. I went with an old friend, who used to be a ballerina and was equally appreciative of the performance. The night was broken into three performances. The first, “Two Hearts”,  was a heartwarming love story by Benjamin Millepied featuring effortless dancers using their bodies to tell a tale of human connection.  As the night progressed I saw everything from brightly colored costumes twirling across the stage to dramatic modern  dancing. My eyes were captured on each and every graceful move. Even when they were bowing at the end they never lost character and continued to look stunning.

It’s a beautiful thing to watch people do what they love and feel the most passionate about. For me there is nothing more inspiring than people creating art that is unique to whom they are. And it makes me stop and think how important it is for everyone to keep inspiration and happiness in your life. Not everyone is lucky enough to be a ballerina and perform at Lincoln Center, but the ability to do what you love is always there. Whether it’s reading, soccer, painting, playing music, keep it in your life as often as you can! And that’s my little Aileen advice for the day