Just when I thought I was ready to move back to NYC... I read the Social Qs!
But, no matter what, any day of the week, you could drop me off in any part of Manhattan and I would feel like I was home. (I would say Brooklyn, but they've changed the subway stops since I lived in Park Slope and it is way too confusing now).
Most of my best friends live in New York. One of them laughs when he says, "Caroline, I miss you coming to New York to live and then complaining about how much you hate it and running back to Miami."
Errr. ummm. heehee.
One of my favorite weekly guilty pleasures is to read the "Social Q's" in the NY Times. Genius! Amazing! I totally heart Philip Galanes and truly can't even get over the letters that he prints- I can only imagine what he has to edit before the top three or four make it to the weekly edition!
Since I've been in Arizona spending time with my father and learning about the family business, living on a mountain and dreaming of the ocean, the cultural void that is this state has really had me crying for the big apple. In the most literal sense. But, really, I don't know if it's New York that I miss. Maybe it's the East Coast. It's definitely my friends- though, I must say, when you live in NY, it's so easy to go a month without seeing someone who lives three blocks away.. it's sad. I definitely miss the fact that I can't go to see Bjork's Biophilia performance this month at the New York Hall of Science. (click on the pic for the link... I've seen Bjork perform and it's freaking RAD- don't miss it!)
But I definitely, 100%, do not miss the crazy neighbors, or living on the 5th floor walk up in NoLiTa (miss the 'hood, not the stairs). Or maybe those crazy neighbors are what MAKE New York? Can I imagine having my baby in New York City- dealing with the subway and the excess of people? Or is it better to raise a child out in the middle of nowhere, to escape the ugly realities of the city. AHHHH!!!!
While I peruse this argument in my head... while I am lost in Arizona... just take a peek at this little ditty and have a giggle about the insanity of living in a city. I'll just be over here working on my stockpile and practicing how to shoot zombies.
FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES
Social Q’s
Sleeping Soundly
By PHILIP GALANES
Published: February 2, 2012
My apartment has thin walls. My neighbor sleeps with his TV on, and the volume is loud enough to keep me awake. I asked him to lower it several months ago, and he was happy to oblige. But it’s grown loud again. Instead of knocking on his door, may I buy a device that allows me to turn off his TV from my apartment? Lauren, New York
Why stop there? Just call the electric company and have his power disconnected. That way, his pesky Waterpik won’t bother you, either.
You are entitled to a good night’s sleep, Lauren. But even if such magical through-the-wall technology exists, you may not turn off your neighbor’s television. Even though he is bothering you with it, it is still his TV. And what if you ruined the climax of that 3 a.m. Bowflex infomercial?
Knock on his door and let him know the volume trouble has returned. But this time, suggest he buy a TV timer (or maybe you can split the cost). He can set it to switch off the television after he’s drifted into dreamland. He retains dominion over his appliances, and you get some well-earned rest. If he resists, call your landlord.
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