[¨¨~ J Erlotiel L ~¨¨]

So you live in New york?:O

[Movietime Blues]

I've been here for most of my life. The only times I was out when I was out of the country, the last time in 2002, witnessing my oldest sister's wedding in Curaçao.

[I Don't Dance]

I'm Christi.

What part of New York do you live in?

[¨¨~ J Erlotiel L ~¨¨]

Hey Christi!
How fun that you wanted to join here in the OT thread
I've been to New York once, Christmas 2004.

[Movietime Blues]

Hi, Christi. Thanks for coming to the board.

I've been at the Lower East Side neighborhood for the longest time, right along the bridges.

[I Don't Dance]

I love NY. I was there, in NYC in October for a concert and a show on Broadway, and one of my best friends lives in Great Neck, Long Island, so I was there in January. I hope to be back soon.

Do you like living in the NY?

[¨¨~ J Erlotiel L ~¨¨]

Really cool,Jaime!

You live in an apartment or house?

[Movietime Blues]

About NY...

I do see certain advantages. First, because of its history and sense of importance, you get to find things that you wouldn't find in many other places. For example, in a magazine shop at 23rd Street (extremely busy street from, say, 2nd Avenue to 9th Avenue. I used to go to college in that area, on 25th and 23rd with Lexington Avenue), you can find magazines that may not be found at a Wal-Mart (just to give an example), including foreign magazines or magazines that aren't mainstream, well-known mags. The city can be walked on with relative ease (I'm talking just going from A to B, not how you'd feel while walking). The subway is still the best bet to get to places quickly but it's an adventure best for the strong and able (or people who truly depend on it to go to work). Buses are a problem because of traffic.

Disadvantages would be an exaggerated sense of itself, harsh summers and winters, the fast pace of people, traffic congestion, crazy differences in wealth and health and too much elitism (more of a Manhattan disease ).

I guess it's OK. There may be better things out there but since I haven't lived in other cities I can't make that judgment myself. I can appreciate certain conveniences that are available to me. However, I sense that people just don't take the time to appreciate what they really have.

I love NY. I was there, in NYC in October for a concert and a show on Broadway, and one of my best friends lives in Great Neck, Long Island, so I was there in January. I hope to be back soon.

I see you have an interest in the plays and stuff. Back in high school (long time ago for me), I was part of a school play. Me, a bunch of bright fellow kids, a teacher who I would say is an idealistic activist and a visiting teacher from England, put together a little production, barebones and all. The name was "Jose Can You See?". It was a story about children of immigrants and their parents who were struggling to adapt to the new society. We did like two shows on different school nights, at a community center on 9th Street and 1st Avenue. The thing I remember the most was when a bunch of boys in my group would wrap themselves around with just blankets after the show and then come out to the stage yelling "Toga! Toga!"

We didn't know better then.

Really cool,Jaime! You live in an apartment or house?

I live in an apartment. Not too shabby. Room messed a bit with stuff I don't know what to do with yet.

[¨¨~ J Erlotiel L ~¨¨]

Fun that you shared a bit about you city.You don't see it quite the same as a turist

[Movietime Blues]

That's expected. There are certain cities that I would like to visit but don't intend to live in anytime soon.

[I Don't Dance]

Originally Posted by Movietime Blues (View Post) I see you have an interest in the plays and stuff. Back in high school (long time ago for me), I was part of a school play. Me, a bunch of bright fellow kids, a teacher who I would say is an idealistic activist and a visiting teacher from England, put together a little production, barebones and all. The name was "Jose Can You See?". It was a story about children of immigrants and their parents who were struggling to adapt to the new society. We did like two shows on different school nights, at a community center on 9th Street and 1st Avenue. The thing I remember the most was when a bunch of boys in my group would wrap themselves around with just blankets after the show and then come out to the stage yelling "Toga! Toga!" We didn't know better then.

I think that is really great. So funny!

I love the city, and how you describe it. I have to admit, the subway and I, we are not friends. I ended up telling my friends I'd pay for a cab everywhere cause I was so nervous. I live in a city that doesn't have any really viable public transportation. So I wasn't really sure how to navigate it effectively.

[Augusta]

Hi all! howsit going?

I'm coming to help boost your post count

[Movietime Blues]

We're glad you came around for a visit. Thanks.

Originally Posted by christig428 (View Post) I think that is really great. So funny! I love the city, and how you describe it. I have to admit, the subway and I, we are not friends. I ended up telling my friends I'd pay for a cab everywhere cause I was so nervous. I live in a city that doesn't have any really viable public transportation. So I wasn't really sure how to navigate it effectively.

Well, at least you don't have to use tokens, like I had to buy back in the old days. The Metrocard is the new symbol for the average working stiff in the city. The fare may not be cheap but the transfers between buses and trains are still free on the same trip.

And the subway cars don't have as much graffiti as then. But that's been replaced by what we call scratch-itti. That's when these ne'er-do-wells scratch their "tags" on the car windows using sharp objects. Also, look out for young mothers pushing baby carriages inside cars in and out, as well as old people pushing their shopping wagons, like they feel entitled to. But then, that happens a lot elsewhere.

Oh, and the street musicians. What is it about subways that attract street musicians?

[I Don't Dance]

Now, I do love the street musicians. I can't get enough of them. No matter the city. I love them in NYC, and in Venice, CA. My friends get irritated when we travel cause I want to stop and listen.

Do you work far from home?

[Movietime Blues]

My last job was in The Bronx. I had to take a bus to City Hall and then take an express train all the way up. That usually took me about 30 to 45 minutes, depending on how crowded the trains are. Many times, I was a few minutes late. It was an office job for a city agency.

I was laid off in January. So I'm now looking.