I’ve been to New York about five times in my life and I loved every trip. I love it so much that I considered moving there at one point in my life. That was about five years back when I was right out of school and looking to start a new chapter in my life. Not to mention that my whole group of friends was either moving there or some other big city to find a really cool big city job. I’m not going to lie, I was too scared to do it at the time. I was happy where I was in my little city I call the ATL. Well, it’s not all that little.
Anyway, I considered moving there because I love the vibe of New York. The crazy smells and the strange people around every turn. The fact that if you make it in New York, you can make it anywhere. The movie stars. The award shows and movie premieres. The fact that New York is the setting for so many big movies and story plot lines. The Broadway shows and millions of tourists. The business culture and all the young professionals trying to make it big. The Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty. I love New York because it is the biggest city in the world. It’s unlike anyplace else and it’s a world all it’s own.
Now, as much as I love New York, I didn’t move there and I won’t ever move there. I could, but I wont. First of all Priscilla wouldn’t let me (I mean us) move there. Plus, I would have to sell pretty much everything I own. Next, I would have to go from a spacious two bedroom condo to a meager 700 square foot room four floors up. Not to mention that my shower would be in my kitchen. (I’ve seen it) I don’t think Priscilla could handle that one.
On top of all that I like where I’m at. Atlanta is my home (For now) and I have no reason to leave it. New York is a great place to visit and I will always think of it as one of my favorite places I’ve been But, unfortunately, I will never live there.