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Amber Omer's avatar

Your writings make me so happy! How long did you live in B?

I think I’ve always wanted to be that person that can buy a crazy orange Fishermans vest, wear it and walk around owning it to the core. Is it possible that part of me is that person? Like deep down somewhere. Maybe the past me? It symbolizes confidence and strength to me. (Yes, a bit of craziness in there too, but that’s the only way to live!) In high school my thing was wearing crazy colored sunglasses. In college I had a green camo jacket that I wore a bunch. Now I’m just boring! Lol

But I think, for now, I am satisfied being the person that is friends with awesomeness like you!

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Alanna Smith's avatar

You and Bernadette (from Where'd You Go, Bernadette), rocking the fishing vests!

What do they say, that leaving NYC is like leaving an abusive relationship? You'll be forever changed, but the city just moves on without you!

All four of my sisters have lived there at various times in their lives, I'm the only one who never did. But I'm okay with that. I love visiting them, and I love having someone play tour guide for me, so I never have to actually figure out which direction I need to go on the subway. But I get to do all the best stuff and pretend I'm a little bit knowledgable (mostly to people who have never been!). And take a nice long shower when I'm home because I always feel so dirty in the city.

There's so much to love about New York (and probably most cities), but I have to admit that I'm a suburbs girl through and through. I love being able to drive places and park my car anywhere! And I love not sharing walls with my neighbors!

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