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so nyc is fannytastic, it really is. but, i am fucking lonely. i’ve never really had to deal with it and motivate myself, so this is hard work.

for those of you, also, that think manhattan is like london (or vice versa) then perhaps on first glance it may seem so, but there are so many subtle differences, that they really are not the same. these are some of my personal observations/comments:

- manhattan is dirtier. much dirtier.
- both have a soho, chinatown and chelsea.
- the people here are MUCH crazier. they aren’t afraid to say anything to you – especially strangers.
- bars/pubs/clubs/cafes are open til 4am.
- bagels are overrated.
- tea is hard to buy (like, in a cup, not tea bags).
- guys are NOT afraid to check you out, ladies. and even if it means stopping in front of you directly and staring at you for like a minute or two.
- it is just as expensive to go out here than it is in london. however, buy backs are in operation here – to the bartender’s gain (see previous entry for what buy backs are). shitty bars are also not hard to find (2-4 bucks a beer), but are extremely dodgy if you are either all girls or on your own.
- people are generally quite friendly and helpful – or at least try to be.
- 95% of the people on the subway have no idea what stops follow the one you’re at.
- there are many more bums on the streets.
- new yorkers have no idea what ‘busking’ is, and yet it is everywhere you go on the streets and on the subway – and you do not need a permit to do it here. times square (42nd) is good for this, if you like this sort of thing – they take up A LOT of space to do this and crowds do gather.
- wireless operates in most parts of the city.
- brooklynites are the hardest of the new york citiers. they will fuck you up, if need be.
- new yorkers DO watch sex and the city.

that’s enough for now. god, i am so tired and sore. my back is hurting. i need a massage… might go find some small chinese lady to walk on me.

miss you all.

x