Christian Bolt

Feels like Summer! and it’s been years since I’ve spent a Saturday like this. Today’s is a calm sunny day. Plenty of people in the park but the part I’ve been going to is special. It feels tucked away from the tourists. I can tell the people here also live here, they also work hard to stay, they need this place as much as I do. I imagined that many had nice apartments, just getting away from their busy yet successful lives. Maybe some are here because they didn’t have a nice place and it’s better to be outside when you can rather than stay inside, especially after a long winter. Maybe some like me, stuck in a spot that the society around me doesn’t necessarily want to pay attention to but would sympathize with if they knew. Just like me these people seemed to have been in the city for a while. They want a quiet afternoon as much as I do and there seemed to be a mutual respect for space and noise. I like this spot. I like the people who come to this spot and I thought I might introduce myself to someone and see if a friendship would start… The best part of time alone like this is that I get time to relax and to think. The worst part is feeling alone while also being surrounded by other people who might be lonely too. There are groups and pairs, every so often I ear a gasp and then see someone topple into the grass in laughter…I want that. I hope to share time like this with others again soon. Maybe draw together, make jokes, share music… For now I’m happy to have this time to myself in Central Park. :)

So, heres something I heard and made me laugh once. It was a line in a show saying that “only the scared die, the calm ones can survive.” I wish I could say I remember where that’s from but lately that’s been lingering in my brain. It’s been a stressful 6 months and I’m still in this position. I can’t say it’s great but it’s not as bad as it could be. The last few days I gave myself the opportunity to relax a little. I looked at places, I worked hard at work...and I have journaled it down. Recently I started using colored pencils to add to my ideas! (I saw them in a store $0.99!!I had to!) They fit in my bag with my notebook and it makes journaling so much more fun! Particularly when a doodle or drawing comes about. The point is, the hard stuff doesn’t always have to be as hard. Find time for your self. What you think is ending does not have to end. Deep breathes, there are many new horizons to conquer.

I miss hosting meetups. The plan was never to really stop…. But my life has taken a left turn and I had to for my own mental health. I couldn’t handle telling my friends how bad I was struggling. I came across this photo today from 2025 and I just had all the excitement I felt each week to show up….sometimes when I really wanted to and sometimes when I really didn’t. Each week I walked away so happy I showed up. Some people have told me they feel the same way after the meetup and that’s what I got so excited about when it all began. This is a place for people (creative people) to be themselves. I loved it so much, I had to make it happen. I never intended for it to stop for others…for myself too. New York City is not the same to me without it. I look around and spend weekends sitting on a park bench and my mornings sleeping in. What was and is special about creators nyc is that there is an expectation to show up and that it is worth doing. Community changes things. It creates. Making space for people to connect, learn, empower, and grow. I witnessed as some grew into themself’s. Making relationships, inviting others into our community. Always connecting people who were new to the city and supported them as they grew into who they are now. I’ve been in the conversations of people choosing to change or improve their career, then watch them and cheer them on as they are actually doing it. I saw doers, I saw investors, I saw some real and true Artists who have an incredible future of work ahead of them,. Some of those don’t talk to me anymore. Because of something I said or did….maybe something I didn’t even mean to do? There has been no explanation…that’s alright with me. I have a few I can call close friends. IM VERY LUCKY To have had 4 years of weekend meetups, Every Saturday, EVERY weekend for 4 full years. The Meetups will return, because I miss them. I hope you do too…. This incredible Photograph is by one of those I consider an artist @museumoflife.photo

The Daily Checklist: ☑️ Look for or Apply to Apartments ☑️ Check YouTube Comments or Upload ☑️ Work on Projects Or Write down what I could be doing better each day. For two Months and I have been away from instagram. I don’t believe in this platform like I used to but I believe in YouTube. I believe in documenting and sharing the story’s that matter, share experiences that are uncomfortable, and growing along the way. I believe in having an audience that can grow through the story’s with me. That’s what I’m experiencing right now. I am afraid that what I’m experiencing will leave but for now… the story is not over yet…. #growth #nyclife #youtuber

Yo! It’s been awhile. I have deleted instagram from my phone as I am finding where I’ll be living next, lucky enough to be staying with my Boyfriend Sam for now! I thought I’d put up a post to share that I’ve been uploading regularly on my YouTube channel about this experience apartment hunting here in New York City. It’s not easy! In fact it’s very difficult! I also wanted to say….Wow. My most recent upload has received a lot more attention than I anticipated! I think I’ll be staying away from Instagram at least until I find a place to live so if you would like to stay up to date and connect with me please Subscribe to my channel and you’ll see what it takes to secure a home in New York City. Thanks for supporting and helping me where you can. I’ll see you in a video later today ;)

This is a clip from my newest YouTube Vlog, where I was interrupted by Oscar the Grouch, giving an announcement about the MetroCard leaving. If you haven’t been following along with daily January uploads yet I am sharing my apartment search in NYC as of today I have three days left to find an apartment before my lease ends, and that’s a lot of pressure. If you’ve been following along and supporting, thank you so much! It’s honestly have been making my days feel a lot lighter seeing people share their optimism and support! #nyc #vlog #subwaycreatures

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Took a Quiet stroll though Central Park on my way home and it was gorgeous! ❄️ Making a YouTube video of this season, it’s been insane lately, I haven’t known what to say or how to talk about it but I’ll be back with a video talking over everything soon.

Duos of the fall. I have looked back on this fall over and over. It’s been a really beautiful one. I collected some photos I took that had pairs of people or things, and I’ve really been paying attention to relationships and feeling really grateful for the ones I have in my life. Every ying has a yang, and there is a time to meet people and a time to say goodbye. I feel that I’ve grown older and matured this season. I haven’t thought of sharing my life recently because what there is to say isn’t so positive, lots of ups and downs. It’s been a roller coaster. I hope to share some news coming this next year…. My life is changing. I can’t say much more but I’ll share a video when I’m ready. Thanks for reading and miss yall.

Honestly, it looked like any other gray, cloudy start, so I just got ready for work and took a step outside. And then, completely out of nowhere, the sky cracked open with this fiery light. One of those moments that hits you harder because you weren’t chasing it. You were just living your life, and suddenly something beautiful showed up anyway. It made me think about how much noise I let into my days… how much pressure I put on myself to capture everything. I actually deleted Instagram off my phone last night just to clear some space — and I think it’s going to stay off for a while. And waking up to a sunrise like that, without trying to record it or “make something” out of it… it felt good. Real. Quiet in the best way. A reminder that some of the best moments don’t need you to be ready. They just show up when they’re meant to.

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Fall is here and I'm feeling it differently this year. Usually, it's a mix of emotions, but I've been distracted from my usual thoughts. I used to worry if I'd done enough, but this year I've tried new things and pushed myself. I realized I'm capable of doing tough things well. I've also gotten better at listening to myself and following my own feelings. This season has been all about noticing my growth and I'm loving it. Now, let's see if I can keep it up through the changes ahead…… 💭