so i've completely slacked off on this blogging thing. i guess it's appropriate that i'm blogging now as i sit in an almost-empty room, 3 hours away from my flight out of nyc.
what an incredible experience it has been. from learning to kill cockroaches to being creative about furniture to maximize space, i don't think there is anywhere else in the world quite like this city. a friend asked me today to list the top 7 things i will always remember about my time here, and interestingly, for the next 15 seconds, snippets of memories that popped into my mind were not exactly that significant. it was not the first time i was on top of the rockefeller nor was it seeing the statue of liberty. it was not being in time square nor was it taking the subway. all the really great memories that i've had seem so mundane and normal when i talk about it, but what i realized was it was the amalgamation of such seemingly everyday things that truly make this city an unforgettable place. it is the combination of both the people and the environment that creates this unique energy that i think can only be found in nyc. maybe i'm naive and i'll soon realize that other major cities can replicate these similar experiences, but to be honest, i secretly hope that that is not true. there is something special about being in this city, at this time in our lives, with these particular people that i don't think i'll ever be able to have again - some people might find that sad, but a part of me can't help but smile. i am so incredibly lucky to have had that, even only for one year.
maybe in the larger scope of things, one year is really quite small. for now though at 3:30am, i am content to just sit here and let the emptiness sink in, and slowly feel out each of the countless emotions that are jumbled up inside me.
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