I just visited my local dispensary and the guy who runs it, I've always had friendly convos with. He's a gen x, born and bred Manhattanite. He said he's envious that I have somewhere to go that's not the city (his whole family all lives in the boroughs). He also said, "New York is for people to move to, people from, like, awful, rust belt towns, and say, 'I'm moving to New York and I get to try on this new identity and be this person now.'" I wholeheartedly agree. This city is great for that! But, it's not for me at this point in my life anymore. I'm trying to prove myself to myself, not impress any type of invented persona/identity upon others. He gave me two free things, as a parting gift and said, "You'll come back to visit every few months, until eventually you'll stop coming back to visit at all! You won't need it!"
I’m misty eyed reading this. Thanks for writing and sharing! I am glad you are in a better place and able to move forward/on from a place you have lived for 12 years. On a selfish and personal level, I’m glad to have your shining light will be a bit closer. 🥰
Boston is ok, I’m from here so I’ve seen a few sides of it over the years. I resonate with your feelings and understand how exhausting moving is. PS I live near Chinatown and Taiwan Cafe is actually pretty good!
as a sweet little addendum to this post:
I just visited my local dispensary and the guy who runs it, I've always had friendly convos with. He's a gen x, born and bred Manhattanite. He said he's envious that I have somewhere to go that's not the city (his whole family all lives in the boroughs). He also said, "New York is for people to move to, people from, like, awful, rust belt towns, and say, 'I'm moving to New York and I get to try on this new identity and be this person now.'" I wholeheartedly agree. This city is great for that! But, it's not for me at this point in my life anymore. I'm trying to prove myself to myself, not impress any type of invented persona/identity upon others. He gave me two free things, as a parting gift and said, "You'll come back to visit every few months, until eventually you'll stop coming back to visit at all! You won't need it!"
Good luck on the move. Maybe you will lead an Asian food revolution in Massachusetts.
thank you ms. kathy!! haha! yes you know i will definitely need to take up some new hobbies 👩🏻🍳😋
I’m misty eyed reading this. Thanks for writing and sharing! I am glad you are in a better place and able to move forward/on from a place you have lived for 12 years. On a selfish and personal level, I’m glad to have your shining light will be a bit closer. 🥰
i love you! i'm excited to be closer too!! <3
Boston is ok, I’m from here so I’ve seen a few sides of it over the years. I resonate with your feelings and understand how exhausting moving is. PS I live near Chinatown and Taiwan Cafe is actually pretty good!
thank you! so exhausting. thanks for the food rec!!