Yesterday, I finally had the opportunity to visit "The City" and I had not truly been there since I was 13 years old. (The only time proceeding that had been 2 years ago simply to get from Port Authority to JFK to fly away to Denmark.) But since 13, opinions have changed and certainly developed. I mean, who really knows much about who they are when they are still in middle school. (Not to mention I have to consider the fact that since 13 I graduated middle school, high school, college and lived in RI, MA, and NY with trips around the country and the world.) Life, you are amazing and phenomenal. I love how many outrageous and eye-opening events can occur in just a decade. :-D
(With that said, I could not be more thankful for more my short and long-term relationships that I have built; not to mention some of the enemies and acquaintances. I have learned something from each and every one of you.)
In the matter of 6 hours, we were able to visit the Brooklyn Bridge, Canal St., Chinatown, Little Italy, Flushing, NY (Queens), a lovely sushi place and Hookah. I had a blast with my friend of 12 years...who I actually have known since those "middle school years" when I was only 11.
And Flushing, NY...I chuckled when I was there. The population appears to be around 85-90% Asian and the advertising and targeting was shocking. I found myself awestruck at how American stores had fully repositioned themselves within the Asian culture. The only 2 places that solely displayed the English language were Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks. I even happily took a snapshot of a McDonald's billboard with the Mandarin language and symbols.
I love NYC and I can not wait to go back again...after all I do have $14 left on my metro card. ;-)
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