Today marks the 6 month point since I’ve moved to Manhattan. At first, I thought “WOW I’ve been here a long time”. But then I thought about all the things that have happened so far and actually… I can’t believe I fit all that stuff into such a short time span. Anyways, in honor of my half-year anniversary, I thought I’d share some lessons I’ve learned since moving to NYC for anyone who wants to visit or is planning a move of their own:
10) Thursdays are the best nights to go out. Fridays and Saturdays can be okay, but you’re gonna get obnoxious people from Jersey and Staten Island stealing your cab at 3am or causing trouble in the bars.
9) It’s actually cooler to be single than in a relationship. If anything, having a bf/gf in NYC holds you back from being free to enjoy the city (and the people) to its fullest. So unless you’re willing to give up late nights out with your friends, making your own social schedule without having to explain yourself to anyone, and the exciting possibility that your next hookup may be around the corner, just say “no” to monogamy.
8) If you see someone over 300 pounds in sneakers and a backpack, they’re not from here.
7) It’s normal for toddlers and young children to be running around by themselves in Spanish Harlem past midnight.
6) Albanians from Montenegro always stick together and hang out in big groups. Apparently, they’re all cousins.
5) All women have at least one Longchamp tote.
4) Hip and trendy people in NYC don’t wear anything by Guess. Ever.
3) That’s never water on the sidewalk… EVER.
2) Contrary to popular belief, there IS fun nightlife on the Upper East Side– it’s called 2nd Avenue.
1) You should never move here unless you’re planning on being a millionaire someday, because that’s what it’s gonna take to stay. If you’re up for the challenge… come on over! :)
