So... i have a lot of catching up to do with this blog lateness. First, I would like to put yall up on:
BE'S SEVEN M'EFFIN GOOD THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT NYC - FROM A LONG TERM VISITOR'S PERSPECTIVE
(Catchy title right?!)
7. You WILL Lose All Yo Damn Money
If you've ever visited, you will know
how expensive it is to live here. You think it's because of all the tourist attractions... HELL NO! A meal here is at least $10 unless you come across some miracle restaurant. Sheesh!
6. Time Square Sucks
Speaking of tourist attractions... they all SUCK. If you are trying to get anywhere serious (ie. work, subway, internship, meeting, appointment, etc.), you will get no where fast if you are anywhere near a tourist attraction. If accidentally cross over to broadway and 7th, I immediately duck into a side street.
5. You Don't Have to Look Both Ways
I love this! All through our formative years our parents (and legal guardians) make it a point to tell us "look both ways before you cross the street!!) Here in NYC we can say "PISS OFF" because most streets are One-Way and therefore, one would only have to look that one way to see if they can cross the street... just try breaking the habit though...
4. People are Crazy
From the excessive amounts of people with mental disabilities set loose on the harsh streets of the city to the construction workers that feel an uncontrollable urge to comment on how well they thing you look, you will be sure to shake your head in disappointment at least once per day.
3. You NEED an ID. Period
So... I know it's illegal for youngsters under 21, but an I.D. is an absolute necessity for the "city that never sleeps". Nightclubs, Bars, Concert Venues, and even some Restaurants require that piece of magic plastic that tells the doorman "Let me in you judgmental prick!" Don't let em take it away either, because where a fake fails in one place, it will succeed in another. Just last week, an actual
giant tried to take my ID. I promptly snatched it back and therefore got into the Questlove DJ set at Kiss & Fly that changed my life!
This title is in honor of Big Sean's recently-released music video! ...but for all of you fly folk out there, New York will make you want to step your game up. Everyone here has mad style and come with it every day. No slackin! This trendy city will get ya; so be on your best wardrobe behavior... I admit I decided to go on a shopping spree after being here 2 days.
1. You Won't Want to Leave
New York is a simply intoxicating city. Period. If you like people, beautiful architecture, a diverse array of cultures, places to play, places to chill, amazing food, and raw american capitalism - you won't want to stray too far from one of the 5 boroughs. I seriously considered nixing my final year at the wonderful University of Michigan to stay and sham... Too bad my parents would come get me Taken-style and bring me back to class personally... shambles.
