New York State of Mind
Flying over New York City this morning took my breath away. Truly. As we broke through the clouds and I looked down on the hundreds of buildings, packed together in city blocks that stretched as far as I could see from my tiny plane window, I realized it was the first time I had flown over the city since I was a little girl.
I see why people are addicted to this place. It crawls with life and energy even from 10,000 feet.
Today's rain kept the air cool--not like the typical August weather you would expect on the East Coast. It was refreshing. My friend JB even remarked that it felt like fall in the city. It was the kind of day that begged for a comfy sweater and a pair of boots.
And the city...
I suppose there's nothing more energizing then feeling like you're connecting with someone, whether you're in your own backyard or a thousand miles from it. That in itself is inspiring. Certainly enough to kick the energy up a notch.
Of course, there's also something comforting about being in a place with ties. Whether they are memories of your own or simply the sensed presence of a close friend who calls a place their home. Their aura lingers everywhere. Is felt nearby even when they are not. Gives a feeling of safety and comfort. It's almost like picking up a t-shirt that your boyfriend wears, his scent still lingering in the fabric. You put it only and instantly feel soothed.
Who would have expected that in a city so big and unfamiliar?
I see why people are addicted to this place. It crawls with life and energy even from 10,000 feet.
Today's rain kept the air cool--not like the typical August weather you would expect on the East Coast. It was refreshing. My friend JB even remarked that it felt like fall in the city. It was the kind of day that begged for a comfy sweater and a pair of boots.
And the city...
I suppose there's nothing more energizing then feeling like you're connecting with someone, whether you're in your own backyard or a thousand miles from it. That in itself is inspiring. Certainly enough to kick the energy up a notch.
Of course, there's also something comforting about being in a place with ties. Whether they are memories of your own or simply the sensed presence of a close friend who calls a place their home. Their aura lingers everywhere. Is felt nearby even when they are not. Gives a feeling of safety and comfort. It's almost like picking up a t-shirt that your boyfriend wears, his scent still lingering in the fabric. You put it only and instantly feel soothed.
Who would have expected that in a city so big and unfamiliar?
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