New York Day 2 "Arms Of A Stranger"

Day 2 of my New York adventure started with, as it should be, a hangover. After a nice relaxing morning working at feeling like a real person again it was time to go to fill my day once again with a myriad of firsts. First NYC subway ride…crowded…and that is the only negative thing I have to say about it. It didn’t change my life or anything but the stereotype of subways being miserable, thus far, seems misguided. First NY Bar/restaurant, “Matchless” in Brooklyn, pretty much one of the coolest places I’ve ever eaten at. Every menu I look at has a vegetarian option and the veggie burger at this place…awesome.

The Next two bars I went to I introduced myself and made friends with complete strangers. Another stereotype tested and failed. What I’ve discovered is that NYC is filled with nice personable people and the ones who aren’t are easy enough to ignore. They do however have a very low tolerance for stupidity which may be where that stereotype came from seeing as this country is made up primarily of people who can’t understand how to work a gas station card swipe.

In the midst of these firsts and new discoveries I was involved in some personal drama back in the Midwest and realized why I think I am going to stay here for as long as I can. In Rockford, when something went wrong I had to sit and think about it for hours on end till I drove myself crazy. In this city I can operate like a normal person. The city drew me in like the arms of a new lover, and reminded me that there is more to life than what is right in front of me.

Karaoke, really great beer (Magic Hat Number 9 by the way is a must if you get the chance), watching a group of lesbians rock out to Cher, amazing food, amazing people, firsts, adventures and personal revelations…New York you do not disappoint.

KH-