I've felt it and I get a good bit of messages around it. In the past few months, I have seen myself become a lot more political than I'd like which has brought about some negative emotions in me. Anger, worry, anxiety, bitterness, and you name it. I know what it is like for all … Continue reading A must read for anyone being mentally affected by the pandemic.
All good cities live on borrowed time.
I remember around six or so years ago as I walked around in East Village (Manhattan), it was around the end of the year so starting to get cold. You had some of the homeless issues that NYC faced but it was a bumbling city. Now this was all before big tech had opened its … Continue reading All good cities live on borrowed time.
Five things I’ve learned being in Florida (so far).
Not too long ago, I packed up my things and left NYC to go to a state with a lot less mandates (and a better cost of living). After deciding between Tennessee, Texas, and Florida, I ultimately went with Florida. Not only did the lack of state income tax win me over, I was also … Continue reading Five things I’ve learned being in Florida (so far).
To everyone facing termination if they don’t get vaccinated.
A lot of my readers, even those working remote, are facing a situation where if they do not get vaccinated then they will lose their jobs. Almost all big companies are starting to comply with the mandate and push for all employees to present proof of vaccination or lose their jobs. I am facing this … Continue reading To everyone facing termination if they don’t get vaccinated.
Observations of life in a state without a lot of COVID restrictions.
A couple of months ago, I made the decision to leave NYC after being opposed to the mandates that were being implemented. Not long after leaving NYC, I arrived in a state where the governor is aggressively pushing back against restrictions and mandates. Now my experience is quite limited for right now and this may … Continue reading Observations of life in a state without a lot of COVID restrictions.
Why Manhattan happily complied
A little more than a year has passed since the lockdowns were first announced in NYC over the pandemic and little did I know looking back that it was just the start. At first, a lot of us enjoyed the privilege of working from home and no longer having to get up early on a … Continue reading Why Manhattan happily complied
Five of my most fun moments in NYC.
Not long ago, I officially left NYC and with the way things are going there, I doubt I will ever return unless I am compelled to against my own will. While NYC is a former shadow of itself since 2020, I cannot deny that my years in the city before things went haywire were the … Continue reading Five of my most fun moments in NYC.
Farewell NYC: Empire State of Mind turns into Escape from New York
I have no other way to really describe the emotions that are going through me right now, it's tough to do so in a sentence or perhaps even in words. Here we are, after many years in a city that turned me from a boy to a man. Just today, I took a long walk … Continue reading Farewell NYC: Empire State of Mind turns into Escape from New York
What impact will proof of vaxx have on nightlife and social outings?
For those of you who live in NYC, you are now slowly adjusting to the reality that all indoor activities whether it is restaurants, gyms or nightclubs are going to require a proof of vaccination. I don't think that this is going to go away anytime soon and will likely stick around for years to … Continue reading What impact will proof of vaxx have on nightlife and social outings?
An advice to all readers in these times, now is the time to be nimble!
August started and at the start of the month, I heard the news as a New Yorker. Proof of vaccination will be required in order to go to the gym or eat indoors at a restaurant along with a host of other events. Now this made NYC the first major city in the US to … Continue reading An advice to all readers in these times, now is the time to be nimble!
As a Millennial, I can no longer deny that my generation is a complete and utter joke
I am angry, I am upset, livid, furious, mad to the bone, and outraged. The events that have unfolded throughout 2020 did upset me but I got over them. Yet, the way 2021 has played out has made me so livid and upset at my generation that I have zero sympathy for our struggles. I … Continue reading As a Millennial, I can no longer deny that my generation is a complete and utter joke
Why NYC is no longer an ideal city for a bachelor
For the longest of time, I have raved about NYC being one of the best cities in the US for a single guy. Before the pandemic, NYC was one of the best cities in the world for a single guy. You saw an abundance of beautiful women from all parts of the world, a largely … Continue reading Why NYC is no longer an ideal city for a bachelor