And we're back

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Here it is once again, the inevitable yearly trip to New York City.  The city's siren song is one I'm unable to ignore despite how hard I may try.  New York sings to me - 80s music crooning from the bar where the fratastic crew frequents, the honks that are supposed to be prohibited, and the occasional siren wailing in the distance.  Everyone's eyes down, moving fast, with white wires snaking out of their ears, tuned into their own special blend of cacophony.  The city is frozen and the lights gleam and twinkle, bright and brittle in the brisk winter air.  Oh yes, one cannot deny that winter has arrived here.

This is the city where my pants are never tight enough, my shoes not high enough and my walk never fast enough.  I need to dust off my air kisses, which I haven't practiced in quite a while.  Synchronizing the cheek swap at the right moment is critical.  Is it one cheek or two, I forgot how the rules work.

NYC is oddly enough, my home that isn't home.  The Chrysler Building will always make me smile and crossing one of the bridges at night, any of the bridges, makes my heart glow.  The city sings to me:

Do not go.  You cannot go.  You owe us your stories.  You owe us your song.


Comments

  1. Argh I can't believe I have never been to New York. I want to gooooooo!!! Take me with you?

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  2. You're a New Yorker at heart, Rooth:)

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  3. Now you're in New York,
    These streets will make you feel brand new,
    The lights will inspire you,
    Let's hear it for New York, New York, New York

    Have a great time! Maybe I'll run into you ;)

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  4. Ooh, when are you going? We'll be back up there the day after Thanksgiving, if you're around we should meet at Ladurée :)

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  5. oh how i miss that city! have a good time!

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  6. ooh, this was lovely and made me want to dust off my personal jet and fly over there. one of my wishes is to be in ny during the holidays. see the tree, go skating, go shopping, you know indulge in that glorious and particular slice of america that is ny during the holiday season. ps glad to see you back xxoo

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  7. I´ve been there one - less than 24 hours - and it was great, I hope to get back one day. :-) Enjoy!

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  8. Great post! I really want to travel to NY! So badly!

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  9. I love your description of NY! Work used to take me there 3 or 4 times a year, I've only been once for fun. One trip tried to get exciting, but I managed to side-step it. I hope you have time for some fun while you're there.

    PS - Your pants are tight enough!!! (another quarter for me :)

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  10. never been! but would love to if im rich enough. enjoy your trip!x

    The Young Bridget Jones

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  11. I have never been to NYC but from the stories I've heard and from my friends that have moved there they absolutely love it. I wish that I get to visit one day!

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  12. Ohhh New York CIty! Ruth, you lucky duck. I was just dreaming today about planning a visit.
    Perfect words. Everything feels so right in NYC. Travel safely and enjoy!

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  13. Enjoy your trip! Believe it or not, even with all my travels I've never been to NYC.

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  14. oh, have fun. and take lots of pictures. I love and miss NY so much. wish I could go back there, but alas, your beautiful country is still off-limit... :(

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  15. I've been to NYC in the blistering heat and the frigid cold and I prefer the cold! Now, what I wouldn't give for a crisp autumn afternoon! Have just the best time! It might be the pick-me-up you need!

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  16. What a fabulous description! I do hope you'll be able to find some time to relax and have fun!

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  17. i adore nyc. adore it. and the pizza isnt bad either ;)

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  18. Oh, it is definitely cold around these parts! I'm headed down there in a couple weekends, when the hordes of clueless holiday tourists are guaranteed to make me feel stabby, but I'll enjoy it anyway. I'm glad you had fun!

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  19. Have a great trip to NYC! I like very much how you've described it- "..where my pants are never tight enough,my shoes not high enough..my walk never fast enough." so spot on. :)

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  20. Oh I hope you have a ton of fun in the city! Keep warm :)

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  21. It may be Frozen but oh-so-beautiful. I feel the same way about London - my second home :) Have a blast!

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  22. Oh, I have been dreaming of New York! It's so magical! Even in the freezing cold, the bright lights keep your heart warm <3

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