On May 27, Jakesprinters weekly challenge was all about Perspective.
Here is my perspective:
This was a great challenge for the week and a topic that caused me to really re-think about some of my past travels in a different light. I’ve traveled all over the world and I love this part of my life and this part of this job I have. However, after my travels I always seem to come back to the U.S. loving it even more than before I left. The place I find I love the most is New York.
There is just something about this city that makes me happy. The people are fantastic, the buildings are amazing and there is ALWAYS something interesting going on. Even when NOTHING is going on.. there is SOMETHING going on. It is a city that never really sleeps but even with that you can find your moments of quiet and solitude.
I have been treated so kindly by New Yorkers and am always shocked when I hear people say rude things about the city or the people. If you want to be involved there are a million opportunities. If you want peace and quiet you can have it in a natural setting or even in the middle of a crowded street. The people will engage you or leave you alone based on your stance and attitude.
There is art and culture mixed with grime, crime and graffitti, good and bad, quiet and chaos. It’s the one place in the world you can have it all.. or have absolutely nothing and be o.k. You can travel to Italy or China in 10 minutes. High end stores or sidewalk sales. Hundreds of great places to eat, several dozen modes of transportation quirky characters all in one place. What more could you ask for?
Though I can’t really live there right now, I think that eventually I might. It’s expensive and I’m not from New York so moving there might be a little hard for me to do. I’m not quite sure how to bring this up but it would be so much easier for me to make that transition if New York would just adopt me. Yes, you heard me.. I want the City to adopt me. I’m not talking about getting a key to the city.. I’m talking about the City actually legally adopting me. I realize that would probably entail me changing my last name to York.. or even New York but I’m ok with that. Why should the city adopt me? Why can’t I move there without that happening? I don’t know it’s just my perspective that I am a good fit and this is something that should happen.
I’ve included some photos of some of my favorite things in NY. If anyone reading this knows how I might be able to get the paperwork started don’t hesitate contacting me. I’m only sort of joking.
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rfljenksy - Practicing Simplicity 
I hope you’ve tweeted this to the mayor? I’m sure he’d be sympathetic. 🙂
Do you think? I’ve been meaning to write him but have been so busy with my studies haven’t had the time… haha
Stunning collection. My favourite would be the one of the blue bikes.
I liked it too. It was the morning and no one was out.. very peaceful.
I have only visited the city once but had a great time there!
You should definitely go back. So many different areas. Every time I go I find something new to look at and ponder over.
Love all your photos. They bring back memories of my visit there. Thanks for the pingback.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Thanks for stopping in.
Great photos of this wonderful city. I love the flatiron building. 🙂
I love it in black and white best because it really looks like an old-time photo.
I live about two and a half hours from one of the greatest cities in the world. Yes, New York is a true adventure each and every time. I try to visit it at often as possible. Nice set of images.
Lucky you.. someday I hope it to be me as well…thanks for stopping by.
What an amazing series! I love NY too, but I have already been adopted by Seattle.
Seattle is my home state favorite! Part of me hopes I never decide on just one place to live for that very reason!
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