In 2009 I took a little red piece of cardboard, folded it in half like a tent, and on it I wrote:One year later I walked down the aisle of a Jet Blue plane heading to the Caribbean, with a smile plastered on my face because I got what I wanted. Here’s how I made my wish come true. I took that little red card and placed it on my nightstand so I could see it everyday when I woke up and just before I went to sleep. Travel is my passion so when I read the words, I envisioned myself walking down the aisle of an airplane with sunlight … [Read more...]
You’ll Never Leave New York
When I announced that I was moving, the guy at my local deli leaned over his glass case and yelled, “You’ll never leave New York.” Truth is, he might be right. Every time I fly into this city, no matter how glamorous or exotic the previous destination, my mind always sighs thank god I’m back in New York. The truth stings because NYC isn't always kind to me. It’s dirty. There’s always something to complain about: the weather, subway, Mayor Deblasio, cops, parking, traffic, rent, taxes, dating. At any moment, I can join in and bitch with the … [Read more...]