this morning was one of those days that made me want to turn around, pack up my things, and leave new york for good. don't get me wrong--i love love LOVE this city, but every once in awhile it drives me absolutely insane. i stood in the pouring rain waiting for a bus (that never came) and then walked 15 minutes to the train. i was so mad and i couldn't believe i stood outside, freezing my butt off, soaking wet--just to go to work...a place where i don't want to go in the first place! i wished i could turn around, change out of my wet clothes and go back to sleep.
am i the only one who ever feels that way about new york city? certain things just drive me crazy about living here. they have yet to outweigh the good, but still.
1) i would love to go to the movies without having to get there at least 45 minutes early. mike and i went to chicago last summer and on a night when we were especially wiped we decided to see batman. people casually strolled in as close as 15 minutes to showtime and there were still plenty of seats! if you get to a movie 15 minutes before it starts in new york you are either sitting in the front row or on the steps.
2) concerts. every single person goes to every single concert. they are all taller than me and they are all wearing backpacks.
3) commuting. i would love--LOVE--to arrive at work looking as good as i did when i left the house. there are about 4 days over the course of the whole year when this happens and i think they are all in mid fall. i'm either sweating or soaking wet or wearing hideous yet comfortable shoes.
4) getting out of town. i love that i don't have to drive pretty much ever. i actually don't even really like to drive. sometimes, though, i feel totally trapped. unless i want to travel by bus, it costs at least $100 to get out of town for the weekend.
new york, i love you. but i definitely need a couple of beautiful saturdays to remind myself why.
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