I Love New York, Brooklyn Bound
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5/6/2007
NYC is a wonderful place to live, work, vacation, etc. I have lived in Brooklyn a borough of NYC for my entire life. And while I enjoy traveling to European cities (especially Paris) and have visited many US cities. I have to say none have managed to pull me away from NYC for too long. Many have better weather, like San Diego but I don't think I would ever be able to live in a place where the thought of snow wasn't a possibility at Christmastime, or where I couldn't walk up 5th Ave and see the skaters at Rockefeller Center. In the summer it can be hot and humid but a short drive takes me to miles and miles of beautiful beaches.
The cost of living is high but so is the chance of landing a good job, getting into a good school or seeing a good doctor in a first rate hospital.
Commuting by car is a headache but the subway, express busses, and railways are reliable and safe alternatives even if they aren't squeaky clean. It’s the subway! Despite what grouchy people may tell you New Yorkers are not rude just busy. If you need something, you will find that most will be more than willing to assist you if asked. If you don't approach them, they will busily be on their way.
If you are thinking of living or visiting, know that it is expensive, and lively and a bit crowded but it is worth the experience in so many ways. By the way, live in one of the boroughs its cheaper, less congested, has a greater sense of community and Manhattan is just a bridge or tunnel away.
AA.
Annette | New York, NY