New York, is a beautiful city, but I believe what makes the city is the people. Everyone came here for a reason, whether it was to pursue a dream, start a new life, find love, they believed in themselves enough to take a chance.
With the bright lights of Times Square, theme songs like JayZ and Alicia's "Empire State of Mind, this is the city were dreams are made! There's the Grand Central performers who entertain us, the subway break dancers who do all kinds of acrobatic moves that remind me of the Cirque de Soleil Shows.
I guess what I'm trying to say that one just has to have tough skin in this city, you have to believe in yourself. The fast pace lifestyle doesn't allow room for you to second guess yourself. If you do that, chances are, you will be told to "MOVE OUT OF THE WAY!"
You know the foot traffic flow rules for entering and existing the subway. You have to know that it's crucial to check the weather before you leave your home, because it might decide to rain or snow during the course of the day. And depending on how late you plan on staying out after work, you carry your layers, the scarf, the hat, gloves, etc.
Preparation is crucial in this city, we wake up with a plan, it might start with the bagel guy at the cart around the corner of 45th and Broadway, a Rise and Shine Yoga Session at Equinox or with a cup of freshly brewed coffee from Pret A Manger for a buck and change. Yes, this is the city that never sleeps, but if you live here, I guarantee you, that you have to sleep in-order to function.
They're days granted when there's a sick passenger on the train and everyone is upset because it has thrown off their schedule. Maybe a taxi passing by splashes you with the nasty rain puddle water on your clean suit that was pressed last night. And then you smile, because you remember that you're one of those special people whose made it here.
Yes, things might not be perfect today, but do you remember the nice summer day when you were relaxing in Bryant Park, listening to live music and enjoying your chicken rice bowl from Chipotle with the nectar orange juice? Perhaps you recall that Saturday night in the East Village at La Palapa, on your birthday, when you were hanging with your friends eating great food and enjoying the fabulous margaritas.
New York makes us tough, it can make you or break you! Life is that way too, but when you live in a city where many only dream of, then you know, you've finally arrived!!!
Yes, maybe the dreams you had when you moved here haven't unfolded yet, but I'm listening to this guy playing his guitar singing Bob Marley's song:
"Don't worry about a thing, cause every little thing is gonna be alright"
This guy hasn't given up, his still playing his guitar and smiling.
To all my friends who are in the middle of transitions, it's gonna be alright!!!
New Yorkers, we never give up, we keep pressing on!!! I ask that we all keep pressing on...
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