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It’s Been Almost A Year: “Top Ten Things I Say In NYC All The Time”

June 17, 2011 by Sandra Guirguis

Okay, it is hard to imagine, but it is coming up on our one year anniversary of living in New York City. What an adventure it has truly been! Over the past few days I have started to reflect back on this past year and all of the challenges and changes that we have encountered. I wouldn’t change a thing. Although I do find myself desperately missing a BBQ, but I will save that for another post 😉 This city is crazy, intense, awe inspiring, but best of all it is now our home. Over the next few days I am going to post some “top ten” lists about moments/events/sights that I think reflect this past year. Today I am going to start with phrases/thoughts that I find myself saying/thinking repeatedly since I have moved to the Big Apple. I hope you enjoy my insights. Happy Friday!!

1. “Please don’t lick the pole!!” -I never thought I would have to say this, but with small kids, I am always reminding them to get their faces away from all parts of the inside of the subway- EWWWWW!!!!

Anyone have some hand sanitizer? 😉

2. “I moved from Ottawa (blank stare), it is in between Toronto and Montreal (nodding)” It still amazes me how many people do not know where Ottawa is. I like to remind them that it IS Canada’s capital. The response is always “Oh, our Washington”. Exactly… sigh.

Oh Canada!

3. “Yes, I live in NYC with these two big dogs” It is a bit strange for a person living in NYC to have two large dogs. The norm is owning pets on the smaller side. We get lots of attention on the street from natives and tourists alike. The truth is, as long as they get some daily exercise big dogs just like to find a nice quiet space and chillax.

Dopey taking over the couch 😉

4. “If you want to go to the American Museum of Natural History keep walking up 79th street and you can’t miss it” I answer the question of how to get to the AMNH at least three or four times a week. Tourists always get off at the wrong subway stop and need some help getting oriented. I LOVE getting this question because I feel like they know I am from here and it makes me think that I look a bit like a New Yorker, or maybe I just look a little less lost than they do 😉

American Museum of Natural History

5. “Yes, that is the Empire State Building” My children are always asking as well as friends from out of town. There is a certain magic about the building. In certain parts of the city it almost seems to be following/watching you.

The Mighty Empire

6. “Be prepared to expect the unexpected” Walking the NYC streets is ALWAYS an adventure with interesting people and places around every corner.

Why hello there Superman!

7. “Look Up” I am constantly telling friends and family to do this. You will miss most of the true beauty of Manhattan if you never look up and enjoy the amazing architecture that surrounds you.

Buildings in Battery Park

8. “What’s the weather like today?” I have discovered something interesting about New Yorkers. They are as obsessed with the weather as much as Canadians. I think this is due in large part to the fact that we rely on walking as our main form of transportation. It is essential to know if we will need to pack umbrellas, sunscreen, hats etc…

Miserable in the rain

9. “Are we taking the 1, 2 or 3 train?” Just as important as the weather is the subway schedule. It is important to always be on top of schedule changes due to construction, incidents etc. I feel like I spend tons of time googling stops and routes from the subway to various places. I am not sure what I would do without mass transit!

The "1" train buried in snow

10. “Always keep your eyes open for the next adventure!” You never know when something interesting will cross your path. The joy of living in this city is that there is always something to look at and experience. Don’t be afraid to embrace it. “It’s always an adventure” 😉

A very cool little factoid that I found on my walk last night!

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Life in NYC, Living in Manhattan, moving to Manhattan, Moving to NYC | 120 Comments

120 Responses

on June 19, 2011 at 10:09 AM | Reply The Culture Mom

Love, love this! I miss living in NYC but embrace questions like this every time I venture in.
- on June 21, 2011 at 8:15 PM | Reply Sandra Guirguis
  
  Thanks Holly!!
on June 19, 2011 at 7:19 PM | Reply anna ~ random handprints

great list of real new yorker traits. as an ex-nyc gal it makes me miss the big city even more. love also in nyc that you can get anything delivered, and that pretty much everywhere is always open.
- on June 21, 2011 at 8:15 PM | Reply Sandra Guirguis
  
  Thanks Anna, I am having fun learning the ropes 😉
on July 7, 2011 at 10:49 AM | Reply Mikalee Byerman

Funny post! Your first admonition (not licking the poll) reminds me of the time I had to tell my children to not eat noodles off the wall … in a Pho restaurant! Ugh.

I’ll never forget the time I was in NYC, and it was clear and hot. And humid. So humid, it was like it was raining, complete with mist. But not a cloud in the sky…bizarre.

Thanks for sharing. Congrats on your longevity!

🙂
on July 7, 2011 at 10:49 AM | Reply Damian Trasler

Loved reading this, as NYC is on my “Never going there” list. I like hearing someone talk about it as if it’s just a great place to live, not some mystic portal to the inner wonderfulness of the Universe. (Because that’s Vancouver, folks….) Glad you’ve had a great year there, and hope the next is as good, if not better.
on July 7, 2011 at 10:58 AM | Reply Things You Realize After You Get Married

Great post! Did not know kids lick the subway pole. Gross! :S

I am from Canada. My husband and I recently visited NYC for the weekend. It was amazing!! 😀 And yes, I often asked if the 1,2,3 train is one train or 3 different trains?? Once I saw a train that said 1 and 2, but not 3 and that totally threw me off!!

However, I do find New Yorkers extremely helpful. So many people went out of their way to help us when we were lost. (I know surprising to know we got lost when NYC is a big grid!! But we did!) 🙂
on July 7, 2011 at 11:05 AM | Reply slochase08

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on July 7, 2011 at 11:08 AM | Reply Green Queen

Great post! I have never seen anyone lick a subway pole. Blah! 😛

Love NYC – residents there are much friendlier than people realize. And I’m from Texas, so I know friendly. I’ve been to all the boroughs except Brooklyn, and I hope to visit there soon. Especially the Brooklyn Flea and the Botanical Garden.
- on July 7, 2011 at 4:09 PM | Reply mimps
  
  I whole-heartedly agree with you! I live in Florida, so I’m accustomed to the “Southern Hospitality”. Everyone always told me that New Yorkers were mean and rude; never once did I encounter one. They were all helpful and kind!
on July 7, 2011 at 11:15 AM | Reply Emily929

I love this list! It makes me want to do a similar one for my current city, Colorado Springs, although I doubt it would be as interesting. We don’t have people in Superman costumes except on Halloween, and everyone is expected to own at LEAST two big dogs. Great post.
on July 7, 2011 at 11:19 AM | Reply wolke205

Lovely post that made me smile 🙂 A few month ago, one american girl didnt even knew that Canada is a COUNTRY LOL
on July 7, 2011 at 11:19 AM | Reply habituallearner

Ha ha. I am moved to Florida from Ottawa and I get the same blank stare but when I say I was born in Toronto then I get the nodding. Too funny.
on July 7, 2011 at 11:26 AM | Reply hermione7r7

I love NYC!

– Hermione
on July 7, 2011 at 11:30 AM | Reply Karmic Eraser

This is delightful! I too am of the “never going to New York” persuasion, a decision reinforced by the subway info. eww!

I live in Virginia but am not a native. I think I’ll write something similar for the fam back in Michigan. It’s a whole different world here!
on July 7, 2011 at 11:34 AM | Reply pushingthirtyy

I love this! I’ve lived in New York my whole life and I am now lucky enough to work in Manhattan. When I get out of the shuttle in Times Square, I keep feel the energy everyday.

Regarding the whole geography thing, yea Canada is a bit of an abyss for many Americans, but don’t take it personally. We barely know anything about our own country outside of New York!
on July 7, 2011 at 11:43 AM | Reply Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Very cool. My wife swears she wouldn’t miss BBQ if we moved North. I know better. Congrats on being Freshly Pressed.
on July 7, 2011 at 11:48 AM | Reply JennysArtsyBlog

Wonderful post! I’ve (sadly) never made it to NYC, but this cute and quirky post makes me want to go. Now.

So…what’s the weather like today? 😉
on July 7, 2011 at 11:48 AM | Reply I Made You A Mixtape

Love Dopey! Sounds like life in NYC is a lot like life in London (UK)!
on July 7, 2011 at 11:50 AM | Reply Ask A Nice Guy

I used to live there, and just returned from a July 4th weekend. Got to agree about looking up. It amazes me, even after all the time I spent there, that just looking up and looking at the buildings is a new character on its own.

New York is amazing. Glad you love it.
on July 7, 2011 at 12:18 PM | Reply Kristin

Congrats on being here a year! I’ve been here a little over a year, and it’s amazing how different it is from everywhere else. My mom is coming to visit for the first time today, and I’m really excited to see the city through a newbie’s eyes. 🙂
on July 7, 2011 at 12:22 PM | Reply hearttypat

u made me miss nyc even more now! i won’t be able to afford to live there now, but i’ll take an extended vacation an pretend im living there for that precious 10 days!
on July 7, 2011 at 12:31 PM | Reply chelseavose

I can’t wait to visit NYC for the first time someday. Your post got me excited!
on July 7, 2011 at 12:32 PM | Reply Laura4NYC

Aaaah, reminds me of my own one-year-anniversary March of this year. When is yours coming up? That probably means you came around last summer aka as one heat wave after another, right? I was here from spring on and do have to say that the season until October was one of the nicest I’ve experienced. And so many things to do over here during the hot months, incredible!
New Yorkers might be obsessed with weather but the thing is that their weather report is rarely accurate! Even if you check it the day before. Have you noticed yet?
on July 7, 2011 at 12:50 PM | Reply Jennifer Avventura

Love this post! I’ve come to realize, after traveling in countless countries that people talk about the weather when there isn’t anything else to talk about. Or if there is a language barrier and all you can say in your new language is the basics.
Well deserved Freshly Pressed, Congrats!
on July 7, 2011 at 1:44 PM | Reply trialsinfood

is “chillax” a canadian term? just wondering if americans use it too. i was once in hong kong for a 2 day layover and tourists on the street were asking my husband and i for directions, but we’re asian, so they probably thought we lived there. i loved nyc when i visited a couple of years ago. friendly people, lots to do and see. great post!
on July 7, 2011 at 1:45 PM | Reply mastalife

I love this! I can’t wait to be a NYC tourist. I’m hoping I can manage more to fit in than to look lost but I doubt it!
on July 7, 2011 at 1:52 PM | Reply Hinano

You forgot to mention “have a talent for weeding through stupid tourists who stand & gawk at everything blocking the walkway”
on July 7, 2011 at 1:59 PM | Reply CommentatorandPoet

I was born and raised in New York City until I went into the service in 1959. As a young man, I recall, a third floor walk-up apartment in a six story building on 116th Street on Lexington Avenue. My Brother, I, and my parents shared that small apartment, perhaps six hundred feet for the grand sum of thirty dollars a month (under rent control). I am curious what your actual living conditions are, own, rent, space in square footage, what part of town you are in, and costs today?
on July 7, 2011 at 2:02 PM | Reply hayadith

my dream is to be in new york on during Christmas season…pray for me please :)))
- on July 7, 2011 at 3:07 PM | Reply klrs09
  
  It’s an amazing experience — you’re going to love it when it happens!
on July 7, 2011 at 2:08 PM | Reply bercton

Great city I have been to New York and look forward to travelling there sometime soon.
on July 7, 2011 at 2:18 PM | Reply barefoot_med_student

I visited NYC for the first time about a year ago. It was lovely. I would like to live there for a while one day… I love these “lines” and photos!
on July 7, 2011 at 2:22 PM | Reply Katherine Gilraine

I’m a New Yorker. That is way true!
on July 7, 2011 at 2:23 PM | Reply anujaj

This was a lot of fun to read and enlightening although I did know where Ottawa is 🙂
on July 7, 2011 at 2:24 PM | Reply Julie

I love New York. I was born on the Upper East Side and moved back as soon as I was able. I lived and/or worked in Manhattan for 25 years. I live in Florida now, but I miss NYC so much that, at times, it’s almost a physical pain. I went there on vacation in late May/early June, and it all came back to me. I remembered how to walk around Midtown without bumping into anyone and nobody asked me if I wanted to take a ride on the double-decker tour bus.

It was AWESOME.
- on July 7, 2011 at 2:28 PM | Reply Julie
  
  I love New York. I was born on the Upper East Side and moved back as soon as I was able. I lived and/or worked in Manhattan for 25 years. I live in Florida now, but I miss NYC so much that, at times, it’s almost a physical pain. I went there on vacation in late May/early June, and it all came back to me. I remembered how to walk around Midtown without bumping into anyone and nobody asked me if I wanted to take a ride on the double-decker tour bus.
  
  It was AWESOME.
  
  PS — I do know where/what Ottawa is. 😉
on July 7, 2011 at 2:26 PM | Reply Order of Sort

Yeah, for people that don’t live in a big city, they are used to looking at the sidewalk, you have to remember to look up. Though can be dangerous while walking.
on July 7, 2011 at 2:42 PM | Reply jessicamjonas

What a fun snapshot of your life in the city! You made me laugh–and the pictures really brought the moments to life (especially licking subway poles–EWW!).
on July 7, 2011 at 2:55 PM | Reply my0wneyes

This post made me miss NYC, I have only been gone for almost 3 years. Congrats on being freshly pressed 🙂
on July 7, 2011 at 2:57 PM | Reply nikkie

Love your sense of humour!
on July 7, 2011 at 3:05 PM | Reply klrs09

I have been to NYC twice — I’m an Alberta girl, living in the middle of the prairies — but I LOVE New York. Great article, made me smile as I remember asking for directions shamelessly whenever I got turned around. One of my favorite things about NY is that you can walk anywhere you want to go. A truly amazing, wonderful city! Congrats on being FP’d.
on July 7, 2011 at 3:21 PM | Reply liveloveyourlife

I LOVE this post…. Let me first start off by saying that you are very lucky to live in NYC! I have been wanting to visit for a long time, but we never make it (I even had itineraries typed up for a possible visit :D). What can I say, I am a true New York Wannabe! What I loved about your post is that it kind of shows what an average day living in NYC is like. May I ask what district you’re in? I look forward to seeing/reading more about life in the city!
on July 7, 2011 at 3:39 PM | Reply tbelcheva

This is great!! Makes me remember all the things I looooove about this city! Need to visit soon, it’s time for my NYC fix this year 🙂
on July 7, 2011 at 3:58 PM | Reply l0ve0utl0ud

Life in NYC sounds exciting! I look forward to reading more about your life in this wonderful city as it is a place that I have always been fascinated with (just like many of your other readers!).
on July 7, 2011 at 3:59 PM | Reply Thomas

Fun post and I am an Edgar Allan Poe fan, especially love the detective, C. August Dupin (I think I got that right).
on July 7, 2011 at 4:00 PM | Reply HumanPersuasion

#2 made me laugh Sandra. Funny stuff.
But the words of #6 resonated the most with me.

These are all good points for “any big city,” but NYC is surely
“any big city” multiplied by 10.

So now that you sent me to thinking about it Sandra, one thing they do in Texas is they say “Keep Austin Weird.”
But to me that’s just an okay saying for a college town, and frankly even when I was in college and frequented Austin often i didn’t care for it; I guess just the term “weird” doesn’t do anything for me.
And besides that Austin’s the capital of Texas!

How about this one for Austin?

Prepare to be Amazed,
possibly Ashamed,
probably Uncomfortable,
but definitely Delighted.
on July 7, 2011 at 4:04 PM | Reply mimps

I recently visited New York on a school field trip and I fell head over heels in love with the city. I hope to move there after college to be a psychiatrist. But I have a question, is it really all that bad to live up there? And is it really that hard to make it up there? Majority of my friends and family tell me I’m crazy for wanting to live there.
on July 7, 2011 at 4:15 PM | Reply GFanthome

I have a couple to add – okay, one’s my own and the other comes from a friend who recently lived in NYC.

Mine – what happened to the gritty NY of the Ramones?
Hers – why does everything smell like dog poop?
on July 7, 2011 at 4:26 PM | Reply malichou

New York sounds really interesting,and i would love to visit the city once..
on July 7, 2011 at 5:00 PM | Reply amber

Great post! I’m a Canadian living in Michigan and noooooobody knew Canada Day was on Friday. Le Sigh.

Awesome post and I’m happy you’re enjoying living in such a vibrant place.
on July 7, 2011 at 5:30 PM | Reply limitlessxskies

This post reminds me of my short visit to NYC last summer. Took a lot of photos of the NYC skyline which is nothing short of being breathtaking and beautiful especially in nice weather. Speaking of walking into interesting things, one of my most memorable moments in NYC was when my family came across the Balto statue in Central Park years ago. I remember thinking how awesome it was seeing the statue in person not too long after seeing the statue in the animated movie “Balto”.

Makes me want to come and visit NYC soon!
on July 7, 2011 at 5:35 PM | Reply mecwrites25

Congrats on a great post and being freshly pressed. We lived in NY for 20 years, and then… moved to Florida, still Love and miss NYC!
on July 7, 2011 at 5:49 PM | Reply scandalousmuffin

“Can we stand on the opposite side of the subway platform of the crazy, screaming, homeless dude?”

Crazy screaming homeless dude in a NYC archetype. Louis CK knows what I’m talking about: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itST2TV1Zhg
on July 7, 2011 at 6:17 PM | Reply Maxim

Even without the bits about Canada, I can tell you’re not a native New Yorkers. We let our kids lick the poll.
on July 7, 2011 at 6:37 PM | Reply andrewcota

ahhh this is amazing! I have been going to NYC every year since I was ten and I feel like i become a completely different person the second I enter the city. It has such an amazing vibe and culture that I feel anyone can embrase. Really enjoyed this post! cant wait for more about your experience in NYC. cheers
on July 7, 2011 at 6:46 PM | Reply healingandliving

Love this! And I can totally relate. Moved to San Francisco from Texas a little over a month ago. I especially appreciate #10. There is so much to see here. I notice knew things all the time, even when I’m walking the same walk I do everyday from the BART station to my office. In line with #7, I often look up and notice sculptures and artwork in the oddest places, and am amazed by these little gems, much less the architecture!

Thanks for sharing. What a fun read!
on July 7, 2011 at 6:54 PM | Reply stiney98

I know where Australia is and I’m an Auzzie!:)
on July 7, 2011 at 7:54 PM | Reply Rach

Ahh. Walking in NYC with my boy is my idea of heaven. 🙂
on July 7, 2011 at 8:02 PM | Reply RichTavee

“Please don’t lick the pole!!” its so true…those poles are grossssss. Looking forward to more of your NYC adventures. 😀
on July 7, 2011 at 8:02 PM | Reply ~Amela~

Love this post.. Maybe someday I’ll make my own list..
“Top Ten Things I Say In Baubau All The Time”
on July 7, 2011 at 8:23 PM | Reply Mildred Lewis

The main NYC pastime? Knowing stuff 😉 Fun post.
on July 7, 2011 at 8:28 PM | Reply rach

I have always dreamed of living in New York, I’ve visited twice and was mesmerized each time. I think this list is great, especially the part about looking up to see some of the beautiful skylines.
on July 7, 2011 at 8:36 PM | Reply faithwithers

Edgar Allan Poe and NYC! That’s a really cool fact. Also, I nearly choked with laughter when I read, “Please don’t like the pole!” Very true.
on July 7, 2011 at 8:46 PM | Reply Eva McCane

good to know! i’m headed to NYC in October. I’ve visited once, but only had time to hit the main tourist sites…this time I plan to dig a little deeper.
on July 7, 2011 at 8:51 PM | Reply katskeepsakes

I’ve lived in NYC all my life and it’s sad to say I never appreciated it until i got older and now have a child of my own. It’s such a fast pace city that you forget to just stop and admire all the beauty and history surrounding this wonder city. I will say this though, i wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. 🙂
on July 7, 2011 at 10:02 PM | Reply "Mandakolathur"

New York, the most populous city, exerts a significant impact upon global
commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education,
and entertainment & is the cultural capital of the world. A linguistically
diverse city in the world; as many as 800 languages are spoken in the City.
When we remember NY, the Time Square, those skyscapers, NY’s Stock
Exchange in Wall Street, the Statue of Liberty, NY’s Subway, numerous
colleges/universities comes to our mind, public buses, commuter railroads
comes to our mind. Even one time visit will give great impact to all visitors.
The great function is that one is celebrated at Time Square at the break
of New Year. I always wonder about NY City that never sleeps.

“Mandakolathur”
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on July 7, 2011 at 10:42 PM | Reply Modern Funk

You wouldn’t think you’d have to utter the words, “Please don’t lick the pole” to anyone. Good thing said pole is in a subway and not a strip club. 😉
on July 7, 2011 at 11:21 PM | Reply Valerie Tyler

The don’t lick the pole story makes me remember the frozen pole scene in the movie Christmas story.
on July 7, 2011 at 11:33 PM | Reply Cherszy

Ah! New York, my favorite place on Earth. I’ve always loved the richness of this place, and that’s what makes it an awesome place to be in. I love how it is able to capture the many stories of its
- on July 7, 2011 at 11:40 PM | Reply Cherszy
  
  people and the beauty of modern architecture. Add to that the culture of entertainment that brings so many fun memories to any person who walks through its streets. Broadway itself is enough to cause genuine joy. New York is a place of discovery and fun.
  
  I really love the line “look up”. You are right! A lot of people do miss the fact that the high rise buildings in New York are a spectacle in itself. I love looking up when I’m in the Manhattan area even though that might give me a stiff neck and well, weird stares from passers-by. So, the next time you see a girl staring upwards while walking through the streets in Manhattan, that’s probably me. Lol.
  
  Truly love this post! Will be looking forward to your next top ten lists. I’d love to know what else you have to say about the city. Glad to know that you’re enjoyung your life in New York! 🙂
on July 7, 2011 at 11:59 PM | Reply Caryn

I’m from NYC but now live in Kansas, and I love how you convey the magic and magical distance between places. Thank!
on July 8, 2011 at 12:04 AM | Reply sarahnsh

I’ve visited New York City before a number of times but the person I was traveling with did not know a thing about what he was doing. He was so stressed out, and so anxious, that I feel like I never really got to enjoy it because I was always so stressed out trying to figure out if he had a clue what he was doing. And, I think you have to get into the city ‘walk’ which is this high speed walk where you don’t get run over by the natives. 😉
on July 8, 2011 at 12:17 AM | Reply Auspicious Wedding Dates

Oh man, some of these children just thinks everything is candy waiting for them to taste.
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on July 8, 2011 at 12:26 AM | Reply Henry Chamberlain

Long Live NYC. I’m happy for you. With all the good and the bad, you can’t beat NYC. You may want to read some thoughts related to NYC I recently posted.
on July 8, 2011 at 12:28 AM | Reply Henry Chamberlain

Or read my graphic novel, Alice in New York. You can read it from my blog.
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on July 8, 2011 at 12:39 AM | Reply ceci

hola, conozco new york me pregunto que la hace fasinante, creo en primer lugar, su gente, de todo el mundo, la hace intenso el clima, en verano es verdad es hùmedo sticky, y sale olor y vapor de alcantarillas, un poco exitante,conciertos y actividades en central park, espectaculos magnificos en broadway, el glamour de manhattan, la riqueza de culturas de brooklyn, el zoo del bronk. articulos importados de todo el mundo, en los 70’s, estuve en las torres gemelas, aprecie el empire state, me subì al ferry para pasar cerquitita de la estatua de la libertad.para la staten island, aùn huelo el aroma del subway, quiero piza de ny, and ice, from the c. park. muffins and hot dogs. la tranquilidad de San patricio, las reliquias que tiene el museo de historia natural, cuando fuì al moma. aprecie una pintura de pollock, the joy on christmas with the snow having the chance to skating in a lake of some out surroundings of woods or forest while listenning some christmas carolls,lights of a big xmas tree, july 4, thanks given, hallowen,
Havent been in other cities of states, May be I would`nt mind cause to me NY, is a bit of all this country New yorkers made me feell a citizen of the world, cause of their culture hapiness, creatives, and kindnes, also their madness
Recordè mi estadìa en la hermosa ciudad,
and hope to have the chance ones more to to be in the skyscraper city feell again the big apple.
I love NY
thank you for this very nice article.
on July 8, 2011 at 12:56 AM | Reply sheokhanda

Funny…..

when I visit new-york I will keep that in mind. 🙂
on July 8, 2011 at 2:09 AM | Reply Belle

That is a great post!!! My sister lives in NYC and even though I REALLY don’t know my way around I’ve gotten the same questions as you from people. And unfortunately, I HAVE seen a child lick a subway pole-*EW!* Thank you so much for sharing all your great thoughts with us!!! (oh, and I DO know where Ottawa is…even if you didn’t tell me!) 🙂
on July 8, 2011 at 2:12 AM | Reply beingzhenya

I used to live on the UWS and yes, the question about AMNH is always brought up 🙂 Good luck to you and the dogs!
on July 8, 2011 at 3:38 AM | Reply Richa

nice
on July 8, 2011 at 3:44 AM | Reply myfilthyroom

Kind of reminds me of that Alicia Keys song (Empire State of Mind).. 🙂
on July 8, 2011 at 4:43 AM | Reply plasticcard

so great..I’ve lived in NYC all my life and it’s sad to say I never appreciated it until i got older and now have a child of my own. It’s such a fast pace city that you forget to just stop and admire all the beauty and history surrounding this wonder city. I will say this though, i wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.
on July 8, 2011 at 4:44 AM | Reply CONIEFOX

So fantastic!Definitely one of my dream destination
on July 8, 2011 at 4:45 AM | Reply be awake

it’s great city! i love ny. there is more and more to tell about it. I couldn’t stop taking photos there! The result is here:
http://wp.me/p19cNF-6q
I love your anecdote about ottawa. it’s so true and so unbelievable!
on July 8, 2011 at 6:46 AM | Reply broadsideblog

As a fellow Canadian in NY, I enjoyed this. No one has ever heard of Ottawa…I mean, seriously. I once worked here with a woman who had been a Rhodes Scholar finalist, Harvard Phi Beta Kappa — and she had no idea what the capital of Canada was.

Looking up is worth doing, but only NOT from the middle of a crowded sidewalk. That tendency will mark you as a gormless tourist, the kind that drive natives nuts.
on July 8, 2011 at 7:02 AM | Reply Sister Earth Organics

I had no idea that looking up was to look at the architecture. I always did it to avoid eye contact!
on July 8, 2011 at 7:53 AM | Reply hollyjb

Ottawa to NYC! For me it was Kitchener-Waterloo (well, sort of) to Belgium. Only for a year though. Someday I would like to go to New York City, someday. Gotta see a show on a Broadway stage before I die!
on July 8, 2011 at 8:11 AM | Reply Corrie

This list is soooo true! I live in Brooklyn and say all the same things, with the exception of the Ottawa thing 🙂

Congrats on being freshly pressed!
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on July 8, 2011 at 8:28 AM | Reply Thatsmeinnewyork

Hello from Barcelona (Spain) !
Just to let you know that I posted about your blog in my blog. (www.thatsmeinnewyork.wordpress.com). I liked so much this post!!!!
I lived two months in Manhattan and wrote a blog. Now I’m living in Barcelona, my city, and I write about the two cities.
THere you have the link of the post: http://thatsmeinnewyork.wordpress.com/2011/07/08/10-frases-en-nyc/

Please, excuse my english! I’m a little out of practice… 😦

Beth_
on July 8, 2011 at 8:59 AM | Reply giancarlo ♥ cinnamoroll;]

I always wanted to go NYC!
on July 8, 2011 at 9:38 AM | Reply Editor

True….I remember meeting a man dressed as a marine in Central park….took a photo with spider man. Met a couple of street dancers…nice city!!
on July 8, 2011 at 10:05 AM | Reply transplantednorth

I grew up in New York City (Staten Island). I now live in Rochester, NY which makes me practically almost Canadian. I visit NYC and my family any chance I get and I NEVER tire of it. I miss my city so much! Enviously yours, transplantednorth
on July 8, 2011 at 10:21 AM | Reply hecto1

I like it because I love New York
on July 8, 2011 at 10:29 AM | Reply HL BISE

Sandra, I very much enjoyed reading this post (as well as a few of your other posts!). I was chanting off, “Yep,” as I read each one! Congrats on FP!!
on July 8, 2011 at 10:33 AM | Reply gcroft

NYC is my all-time favourite city!
on July 8, 2011 at 10:41 AM | Reply Hiit

Great post about NYC! Your dog is so cute:)
on July 8, 2011 at 11:34 AM | Reply Kim

I love NYC for everything is so convenient but the living expenses are so high..getting lost in the concrete jungle is truly a great adventure I’m still a bit confused about the subway I’m glad to get by lol where did you find that Edgar Allan Poe factoid? I should really be paying much attention where I’m going lol Congrats! Happy NYC anniversary to you 😀
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on July 8, 2011 at 3:57 PM | Reply marisol

Love the post, mostly true. Congrats in beeing freshly press. I grew in NY , live in Toronto, sorry Canadian or London fans, still there is nothing like the big Apple. I don’t care if the most crowded place, but everything is so convenient! global affordable fashions, shoes, travel, are you kidding? I’ll never get tired of it. I play tourist everytime i go as a way to support the city. New York has been inmortalized for a reason in the business, fashion and enterteing world for a reason for many including the wonderful Alicia Keys song (Empire State of Mind).
on July 8, 2011 at 5:04 PM | Reply shil

A very cute post, Sandra. And the pictures are apt too. 🙂 Keep writing !!
on July 8, 2011 at 5:50 PM | Reply yogibootcamp

I find myself saying to myself (mostly) things like :
“Can you move a little faster?”
“Walk in a straight line, please.”
Then, I remember to slow down and look around. 🙂

And then there are these:
“Finally, somebody is smiling back!”
“Ooh, those are nice shoes – what brand are they, if you don’t mind me asking?”
“Did you hear/understand that subway announcement? Yeah, me neither…”

My recent favorite is:
“Can you tell me what time it is?” I love to see who still wears a watch!!!
on July 9, 2011 at 9:52 AM | Reply barrycyrus

I so love this post! I wish I were in New York! :’) SIgh
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on July 10, 2011 at 5:33 AM | Reply maykid world

If only I could visit NYC once in my life … Especially when my favourite model, Freja Beha is living there! 🙂
on July 10, 2011 at 5:24 PM | Reply güvenç sönmez ocak

when I visit new-york I will keep that in mind. 🙂
on July 11, 2011 at 2:29 AM | Reply Lonnie

Great post! I have been to Ottawa and highly recommend it for a visit.
I can relate to your Top Ten Things! Have you been to Virgil’s on W. 44th? It’s decent BBQ for NYC.
on July 12, 2011 at 7:35 AM | Reply stiney98

woops i meant i know where Ottawa is and im an aussie:)
on July 13, 2011 at 12:25 PM | Reply จัดสัมนา

Thank you for sharing content.
on July 13, 2011 at 3:22 PM | Reply It’s Been Almost A Year: „Top Ten Things I Say In NYC All The Time“ (via It’s Always An Adventure) « schriftkind

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on July 14, 2011 at 7:49 AM | Reply gaycarboys

Is a factoid a plaque? Great posting. Thanks so much.
on July 15, 2011 at 12:31 PM | Reply Paul Brannon

You’ve inspired me to do a similar post regarding London 🙂
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on July 18, 2011 at 1:26 PM | Reply wiibii

A Great city… too bad its too far D:
on July 18, 2011 at 8:05 PM | Reply realanonymousgirl2011

I liked visiting but I’m not sure I’d want to live there. Glad you’re enjoying it.
on August 11, 2011 at 8:23 AM | Reply recklessradio

This is an exceptionally funny post! Really looking forward to my relocation to NY in 3 weeks.