There is nothing better than living in a city where you belong. The last few days have been spent mostly applying for jobs, but when I do wander this amazing city, I am in awe of it. The streets, the buildings, the parks...but most importantly the people...everything about it I love.
But my favorite part of this city...it's full of Jews. I can spot a Jew from a mile away. People walk down the streets telling each other Happy New Year (for you non-Jews out there, tonight starts Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year!). No longer do I get asked what "Jewish" is. No longer do I become the butt of everyone's Jew jokes. And no longer do I stick out like a sore thumb.
I also feel safer when I know I'm around Jews. On the subway, I have learned to stick by the Rabbi. There always seems to be a Rabbi close by. In case of an emergency, I know I'll be safe if I stick with the Rabbi. Plus, the Rabbis are the keys to finding me an NJB. (Nice Jewish Boy...hope you're catching on to these terms). I know if I just follow the nice Rabbis, he'll lead me to an NJB.
Although I haven't ventured out much in the past few days, I did conquer the bus systems. If they actually come on time, the buses are not that bad. Plus, it's above ground so you can actually call for help if a creeper tries to attack. I also tried to experience Chinatown, and I've learned to never go there during a weekend or a holiday. Every neighborhood I've been to so far doesn't seem to compare to the Upper East Side. I get lost or confused in each neighborhood, and they all seem smaller than the UES. Maybe it's just a sign that I'm really on my way to becoming Blair Waldorf.
xoxo
Ms. Manhattan
But my favorite part of this city...it's full of Jews. I can spot a Jew from a mile away. People walk down the streets telling each other Happy New Year (for you non-Jews out there, tonight starts Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year!). No longer do I get asked what "Jewish" is. No longer do I become the butt of everyone's Jew jokes. And no longer do I stick out like a sore thumb.
I also feel safer when I know I'm around Jews. On the subway, I have learned to stick by the Rabbi. There always seems to be a Rabbi close by. In case of an emergency, I know I'll be safe if I stick with the Rabbi. Plus, the Rabbis are the keys to finding me an NJB. (Nice Jewish Boy...hope you're catching on to these terms). I know if I just follow the nice Rabbis, he'll lead me to an NJB.
Although I haven't ventured out much in the past few days, I did conquer the bus systems. If they actually come on time, the buses are not that bad. Plus, it's above ground so you can actually call for help if a creeper tries to attack. I also tried to experience Chinatown, and I've learned to never go there during a weekend or a holiday. Every neighborhood I've been to so far doesn't seem to compare to the Upper East Side. I get lost or confused in each neighborhood, and they all seem smaller than the UES. Maybe it's just a sign that I'm really on my way to becoming Blair Waldorf.
xoxo
Ms. Manhattan