New York City

There is just something about New York City that gives me an extra hop in my step. I absolutely love the place. It has almost everything a girl can and would ever need. Restaurants, shopping, shows, art, culture, excitement, fun, danger and much, much more. I love coming to the big city and feeling so small but also feeling as though the possibilities are endless.

New York is a melting pot where you can be anything you want. People come to New York from all over the world to explore, to be free, to discover and to rediscover. It's a city of bright lights and big dreams. All walks of life are accepted there. And despite what some might say, the locals (in my experience) are very nice.

When I was expressing or gushing about my love for New York, I realized that not everyone felt the same. Some thought it was too crowded or too dirty or too dangerous or too overwhelming. One friend told me a story from his childhood about being miserable walking the streets of New York. I, on the other hand, walked the streets with my youth league and I couldn't get enough. Funny how everyone is different.

Here's the thing for me...I embrace this amazing city with open arms for so many reasons. Like me, the city is non-traditional. It doesn't judge me for not doing things the way "they are supposed to be done". Coming from a town referred to as Smallitimore, New York couldn't be more opposite. In a small city you can get lost in the lack of, the missed chances or keeping up with the Jones'. But New York doesn't care where I went to high school or what kind of car I drive. It's much bigger than that and much bigger than me. It has depth of character, beautiful diversity, perpetual hope, constant action (if you want it), amazing restaurants and shopping and limitless potential and opportunities. For me it's inspiring and thrilling. Several times a year I like to be challenged to be different, inspired to be more and pushed to aware of all of this. Most of all, it gives me perspective outside of my usual and helps me embrace all that I have in my home town. It leaves me feeling grateful and settled.

I can't wait to get there!!


Xo ~
Elizabeth