Relaxtion Period is Over

and I mean over. All of a sudden the world is in full swing again, including New York. Most companies have stopped their early Friday afternoon closings, people are beginning to close down their Hampton houses, and things are moving a little faster. People are wearing darker colors and walking faster and i heard a lot more horns blaring this morning than I've heard in a while. I also saw a child outside the Preschool across the street throw a tantrum and thought "Ah, normality." It's weird being stuck in NewYork during the summer because it feels like no one else is here. Everything is empty and everyone on vacation. You walk slowly to avoid melting.

Of course now you can pick up the pace again. Christmas is on the horizon so most companies regardless of what they do are preparing for the holidays. Children already have the school holidays marked on their calendar, which include Columbus Day and all the Jewish holidays. I'm tired just thinking about school and don't start for another two weeks. But for me it is the changing of the weather that means the most. I'm actually craving a long walk inCentral Park because it's gorgeous outside. It almosot makes me believe (however briefly) that unemployment wouldn't be that bad.... just kidding. I have too many friends working like three jobs to make their rent here.

I think that's the only downside to actually living in New York. You come here to visit and you think "what a wonderful place", full of things to do and places to go and people to see. And that's completely true. But you can only really do those things if you have the money to do them. And if you're not working. Pretty much leaving the ladies who lunch able to do that. I liked that about Sarah Jessica Parker's character on Sex and the City. She was a writer, meaning she was working but she could also flex her schedule around other things. Whereas I am never able to take a day off because it's beautiful. Very different.

So if you're moving here, DO IT. Because living here is the most amazing part of my life ever. But if you're visiting appreciate all the time you have on your hands to do fun things during the week! Or if you're living here and job hunting appreciate those hours in between interviews when you can visit exhibits at the Met or check out Washington Square park, hear poetry being read at some beatnik coffee house.