What's been going on with me? I've been super busy with work so I had to put these posts on hold.
Recently I had a discussion, which turned into a debate, with someone very near and dear to my heart who feels that NYC is overrated and not at all what it seems to be. So I thought this would make a perfect interactive blog post.
As a proud New Yorker my position was of course on the side of NYC. I love New York, granted it isn't for everybody. Everybody has their own interests and tastes. However, I love the fast pace. I love the busy life and never feeling bored. I love that I can WALK to a corner store AKA "bodega" or deli and get something to eat at any time of the day. I love that there are always events some free and some that you have to pay for to keep you busy and entertained. I love that you can walk, bus it, subway it, if you don't want to drive. Everything is accessible and within arms reach. I love the trends, the neighborhoods in each and every borough. The diversity of the people, restaurants, cultures, etc. There is something for everyone here.
Yes, there are very exclusive high end areas of NYC which aren't for the average person. But on the other hand, there are just as many places for the average person. If you want to shop high end you can find it, if you want to shop low end you can find it.
On the more negative side, there is a lot of traffic. When you go certain places at certain times of day or year you can't avoid the crowd. It's difficult finding parking unless you are lucky enough to have a lot that reserves you a parking spot in your apartment building or a garage. Mortgage and rent are high and you are usually not getting what you pay for. So you get a smaller house and a higher mortgage, higher rent for a whole in the wall space. There is pollution and when it's summer it is the equivalent of living in an oven with an occasional sewer breeze. This is all true. And like Drake says "I get it, I get it."
But I personally feel it's all relative. In NYC, there is always work, ALWAYS! If you hustle you will find a job and make ends meet. Is it competitive? Yes! Is it easy? HELL NO! If you have a career or a good business you can definitely make more than just ends meet. Sure there are bills but because the expense of NYC is higher you get paid more. Which is what makes me feel it is all relative. If you are already a NYorker born and raised, it's hard but much easier for you to adjust to the lifestyle than someone who comes from another state. The traffic won't change and neither will the crowd but for the most part I feel you can find an area that you like and do your thing. And I do believe what Frank Sinatra says, "If I can make it there, I can make it anywhere." It's because it is that hard to start but once you establish and stabilize yourself you can make it. My experience as a college graduate has been nothing but good. It was definitely challenging, I was very broke all through college but I made it!
So of course the city life isn't for everyone. It's busy and crowded. Some people just don't like it. I would rather take some stress and have everything accessible. I'll take the traffic over being bored. I'll take the fast pace over having to live in a state where I have to drive everywhere.
And like every New Yorker you get tired of it and then you go on vacation. A break from the craziness, relieve some stress, and then you go back home with plenty of RnR and you feel rejuvenated. I've traveled to many other great states and cities which are beautiful!!! The calm and quiet is nice. The fresh air is great! But I always miss New York when I leave. For me it is home. But that's me. Some people hate it. They hate New York, they hate New Yorkers, they think we are rude. They think NYC smells. They hate the stress, the fast pace. EVERYTHING! I get it but I wouldn't trade it for any other place...but I would maybe take Cali as my second place home.
What do you think? Is it overrated? If you live out of NYC have you ever considered or wanted to move here? If not why? What is it about NYC that makes some of you want to come here so bad?
Let me know, I would love to here from you. I want to hear all of your opinions.
Love,
Miss_NYCity
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