Living in New York City
I never thought I would move to NYC in my lifetime. Too big, too noisy, too dirty, too much of... well... everything. However, to my astonishment, I have found too much of everything is just enough for me. I have made this crazy city my home, and now I can't imagine living anywhere else (at least for a while.)
In the process of moving here I discovered Roosevelt Island, a 2-mile long, 800-foot wide strip of land, between Manhattan and Queens. After checking out an apartment building on R.I., The Octagon, I was sold. Living here can be a hassle at times, but I enjoy the separation from the city, the East River currents, the giant barges and tugboats, the extravagant yachts, and the extending, glimmering shoreline of Manhattan.
I think of how it compares to Boston, where I lived for 6 years up until January, and it makes my old Boston life seem like it was routine and static. There is an endless/countless/limitless assortment of things to do and people to meet in NYC. In Boston, it was always the same old thing; in New York, even if I do the same thing everyday, new things discover me. I am learning so much about myself, culture and society from living here. My personal growth in the last 7 months has been something to write home to mom about. New York City is feeding my imagination; inspiration is around every corner here.
**I took this photo from my backyard, on a small boardwalk that extends into the East River across from E 46th St. It shows the shoreline moving along towards Downtown and Brooklyn. The bridge, in the far distance, is the Queensboro Bridge.
I'm confused; how can that be the Queensboro bridge? The maps on Octagon's site shows that the Queensboro goes over RI, but that photo shows no island below the bridge.
Posted by: Will | July 22, 2008 at 09:14 AM
The Octagon is at the far end of the island, and the Queensboro bridge does pass over the island, but at the other end. It doesn't look like it touches it... but it does. :)
Posted by: Julia | July 22, 2008 at 10:08 AM
Congrats on the move! It is amazing how there is always something new to find. I just took a job in NYC myself, but instead of moving from boston, I commute. Boston is truly home for me. I like having both places in my life.
Posted by: moncrey | July 22, 2008 at 10:22 AM
NYC is a lot of fun for someone coming from England too.. you get to meet girls from Boston who like pizza.
Posted by: Chris | July 22, 2008 at 10:31 AM
Good news, kid. It seems like just yesterday you were counting down to the move and now here you are.
There's a reason people fall in love with that town.
Posted by: Don Lafferty | July 22, 2008 at 01:02 PM
The below link looking North shows how the QB Bridge crosses over Roosevelt Island. Note we have no access to the Bridge from the Island.
http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/socialdiary/2006/12_11_06/images/P1200515.jpg
Posted by: Roosevelt Island 360 (Eric) | July 22, 2008 at 02:24 PM
i LOVE that photo!... imagine what you could have posted if the fireworks had actually been, you know, visible.
Posted by: Shannon | July 24, 2008 at 04:25 PM
Hey welcome to NY. so when are we gonna meet up and have coffee? I want to come to the island I have never set foot on it before!
Posted by: paolo mastraneglo | July 31, 2008 at 07:53 AM
Hey welcome to NY. so when are we gonna meet up and have coffee? I want to come to the island I have never set foot on it before!
Posted by: paolo mastraneglo | July 31, 2008 at 07:54 AM
Hey welcome to NY. so when are we gonna meet up and have coffee? I want to come to the island I have never set foot on it before!
Posted by: paolo mastraneglo | July 31, 2008 at 07:54 AM
Wow what a view - you are so lucky! We visited NYC this year and I fell in love with it. Five days wasn't enough time to soak up the amazing atmosphere, sights and people. We are planning a return visit in a few years this time with our daughter when she's old enough to appreciate it. Great blog by the way! You are an inspiration to a former techno-spaz such as myself! Im getting there!!
Posted by: Thatgirl | August 03, 2008 at 05:40 AM
ISHAN
NewYork is one of the most expensive cities to live in,it is the most lively & always on the move,the days are fully active & busy, the night life is rocking ;)
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Posted by: Shalaka Kadam | August 12, 2008 at 11:25 AM
The way you make it sound makes me uber happy about going to NYC in a few months traveling. Awesome blog too btw. :)
Posted by: Ollie_Miles | August 21, 2008 at 03:16 AM