(19) city space

As long as my niche remains occupied, I'll never stop looking for ways to upgrade it. Why should I not want the same for my city?

28) away, away, but not yet

I've taken it upon myself to be one of New York's saviors, and I can't go until I know she's safe.

(5) no judgment day

September surrender: day five what i'm letting go Labor Day is for relaxing, isn't it? Or just doing what you love to do? I'm not too sure what people do anymore. But I just went to places today and wrote. That's what I love to do. It's all I hope to do for the rest … Continue reading (5) no judgment day →

(3) well the difference is…

September surrender: day three What i'm letting go I've been writing something nearly every single day since November 2017. I have a document dedicated to each year. They're simply for archival purposes, as I feel going back and reading my own writing can be a cringetastic adventure sometimes. But I decided to look back at … Continue reading (3) well the difference is… →

(6) enough tough for the rest of us

I'm not proud to be a New Yorker right now. But I had hope for the first time in a long time today.

it’s up to you, New York

I often wonder if people are sick of New Yorkers always talking about New York City. Living here makes up such a part of who we are, that "New Yorker" often becomes a personality trait. And why wouldn't it? This city has been hyped for years as this international hub of good cuisine, fine entertainment, … Continue reading it’s up to you, New York →

the eyes have it

I don't understand why many want to stay a pair of eyes. And my campaign against it never got off the ground.

31) inner celebrations

I used to think I was missing out on what's going on out there. Now, I think people are missing out on what I'm cultivating in here.

22) we must go back

I cannot abide by these safety rules it when it comes at another person's expense. Especially mine.

10) unmask and the city

You can snark about Manhattan all you want. But I live here. I've loved here. And I'm not ready to wave my white flag just yet.