tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30534052.post1952446979703590037..comments2023-09-29T04:49:13.913-04:00Comments on Becoming A New Yorker: "Things I Love" Thursdays - The Lessons of Living HereKJShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621335556439037305noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30534052.post-44212358191986831352008-12-25T23:12:00.000-05:002008-12-25T23:12:00.000-05:00- Time moves faster here than anywhere else in the...- Time moves faster here than anywhere else in the world.<BR/><BR/>I think time moves even faster in Hong Kong, which is why I moved to NYC---not too fast, yet not too slow.<BR/><BR/>- You will meet an entirely different Manhattan just by living in different neighborhoods.<BR/><BR/>Even though I can't afford to live in Manhattan right now, I hope to experience that one day (without living with tons of roommates).<BR/><BR/>- It is almost cheaper to eat-out on a regular basis than to grocery shop, depending on where you live.<BR/><BR/>If you don't mind making the trip to Costco in Brooklyn (the D train takes you straight there), you'll definitely save money.<BR/><BR/>- You will begin to wish that someone in your family had purchased real estate before prices began to skyrocket or had a rent-stabilized apartment and then moved to Florida just so you could live in it.<BR/><BR/>I agree, especially at a time like this.<BR/><BR/>And I must say, great observations about NYC streets. Your blog is definitely an awesome read :)khatalogue.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04038502070030859535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30534052.post-65789685764983949822008-11-26T16:36:00.000-05:002008-11-26T16:36:00.000-05:00Having just moved to NYC 6 months ago I was laughi...Having just moved to NYC 6 months ago I was laughing OUT LOUD at the similarities between our experiences. Awesome blog- I'll be visiting you often!Joy Waltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16195905255173377881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30534052.post-67988405365826136702008-11-18T23:18:00.000-05:002008-11-18T23:18:00.000-05:00There's another reason a subway car will be empty ...There's another reason a subway car will be empty during rush hour, particularly if it is a numbered train (smaller car)... (3) someone puked inside. <BR/><BR/>Great blog!<BR/><BR/>A.L.A.L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07730923952281682355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30534052.post-50088820999891200422008-07-11T12:09:00.000-04:002008-07-11T12:09:00.000-04:00- Pick up your feet when walking; the sidewalks an...- Pick up your feet when walking; the sidewalks and streets can often be rugged terrain.<BR/><BR/>I trip nearly every day and I never learn.<BR/><BR/>- It is almost cheaper to eat-out on a regular basis than to grocery shop, depending on where you live.<BR/><BR/>On the UES, we would eat-out all the time because it was cheaper, but now in Greenpoint, the grocery store is half the price of the one we used to go to!<BR/><BR/>- Time moves faster here than anywhere else in the world.<BR/><BR/>Yeah.JanelleGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05721301548064675204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30534052.post-9058854788750937962008-07-08T16:48:00.000-04:002008-07-08T16:48:00.000-04:00Thanks to everyone who commented on this post for ...Thanks to everyone who commented on this post for making in the highest commented-on post in BNY!KJShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13621335556439037305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30534052.post-60279411387691610002008-07-08T16:19:00.000-04:002008-07-08T16:19:00.000-04:00Great list! And to Jaelin: I was in a cab that rea...Great list! And to Jaelin: I was in a cab that rear-ended a cab in front of him about a month ago, and NO, you are not required to pay. You are also entitled to the cab's insurance coverage if you need/want to get checked out at a hospital. AND if you miss work for any reason due to the accident, the insurance company will reimburse you for lost hours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30534052.post-81834281347566247812008-07-05T21:35:00.000-04:002008-07-05T21:35:00.000-04:00Just moved here from the Midwest, but have spent a...Just moved here from the Midwest, but have spent a lot of time visiting during the past year. To add to your list: how NY cashiers offer to help the next person "on line".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30534052.post-52665074350625109082008-07-05T18:30:00.000-04:002008-07-05T18:30:00.000-04:00This was a great post! It makes me a little scare...This was a great post! It makes me a little scared but VERY excited about making my move to NY. I had a couple of questions re: apt hunting. If you have time can my email is luannbranham@gmail.com THANKS!LuLuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10546438925494420904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30534052.post-80678160559575268252008-07-05T12:08:00.000-04:002008-07-05T12:08:00.000-04:00What about if you're in the cab when the driver re...What about if you're in the cab when the driver rear ends the person in front of them? Are you required to pay them then..?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30534052.post-74939189313517904252008-07-05T10:11:00.000-04:002008-07-05T10:11:00.000-04:00I love all of your insights. I have not been able...I love all of your insights. I have not been able to visit NYC in a couple of years, and am dying to go. Still living vicariously through you though!Tricia Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00186187601220021177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30534052.post-27546046495942942812008-07-04T08:14:00.000-04:002008-07-04T08:14:00.000-04:00Love the list - and it is all soooooo true!Congrat...Love the list - and it is all soooooo true!<BR/><BR/>Congrats on making it for 2 years here in this city (I just passed 5! Gasp!!!)Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07607474600318564658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30534052.post-44654507111560374132008-07-04T05:00:00.000-04:002008-07-04T05:00:00.000-04:00This post is so true! I wish I knew about that cab...This post is so true! I wish I knew about that cab/credit card machine rule before - definitely had an incident where that knowledge would have been helpful. LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30534052.post-75560990837744322112008-07-03T17:03:00.000-04:002008-07-03T17:03:00.000-04:00This post was so awesome. I found your blog about ...This post was so awesome. I found your blog about a month ago and have gone back and read your archives, especially your first months in NYC. I'm hoping to move there in the next 1-1.5 years so your blog really is an inspiration. Thanks! :-)I'm Not Carrie Bradshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14152957957050737715noreply@blogger.com