Tuesday, November 3, 2009

So you'd better start swimming or you'll sink like a stone, for the times they are a-changin'

Yesterday, someone asked me how I've changed since I first moved to New York.

I've made mistakes, but I've learned from them.

My friendships are different. I've gained a lot and lost a few. Some have gotten better and some have gotten worse.

I clean more.

I no longer hope that boys will talk to me in bars. No good has ever come from it.

I'm equally as dependent on my family.

I have a thicker skin.

I'm more agressive and outspoken.

My immune system has weakened.

I shop less - quality over quantity.

The novelty of having food other than pizza delivered has worn off. I eat out more or I whip something up.

I've let people go - whether they know it or not.

I do my own nails now.

I know exactly what I want.

And... I'm still single. But I'm hopeful, which is certainly the biggest and best change of all.
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10 comments:

  1. This has inspired me to see how I change with my move from the comforts of the Jewish North West London World to the more rounded world of the English countryside. Will I ever do my own nails?

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  2. The food delivery novelty wore off? I can't imagine it. Ah ha. The hubs and I are always saying that we wish we had the options that NYC has. :)

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  3. I only lived in NYC for a year, but I also found I changed a lot (how long have you lived there?). I am SLOWLY reverting back to my old ways now I am home in Cali (like, I now get my nails toes done...). I totally agree with the quality over quantity FYI.

    p.s. you haven't accept my blog invite Teddi!

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  5. Hope is one of my favorite words. I'm glad you're still hopeful.

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  6. I am right there with you with ordering in! I get so bored with the food...cooking is so much better.

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  7. Loved this post....loved that you took the time to think about all those things...I know that rarely take the time....life just flys by at the speed of lightning....and we don't take the time to assess our lives and the lessons that we have learned. Thanks for slowing life down for a few retrospective moments....loved it.

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  8. Love this--good to reflect on all the changes. It sounds like the best change is your attitude...its amazing what focusing on "hopeful" can do you for you. This city can be tough, especially in the love department, but living a life full of lots of friends, fun, and various other activities is 100% how you go about finding "the one". Chances are, he will see how fulfilled you are on your very own and how happy you are being you and doing what you do--that this is what will draw him to you first. I found that when I was too busy to even thinking about dating...BAM...haha. Keep that rosy outlook, my friend. You are fabulous and some boy out there is going to be lucky to find you!

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  9. Thanks for sharing! I'm hoping the city rubs off on me the same way shopping wise. Hopefully if my shopping ban holds up for 6 months until I get a raise, then I too can go for quality over quantity!

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