This is my first official blog entry!! My topic is New York City.
One of my favorite things about NYC (I'm originally from the Boston area) is the many amazing opportunities that are readily available. For instance, last year I attended the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular, and got to experience Radio City Music Hall for the first time. There is truly nothing like that space!! I also got to attend a basketball game at Madison Square Garden (I watched Lebron James play, and my brothers are SO JEALOUS!!). Additionally, I attended many Broadway musical theatre performances, an Opera at the New York City Opera, and symphonies at Carnegie Hall. I don't think we realize how lucky we are to have these opportunities so close to us. There is also the best food I have ever tasted right at our fingertips, available at all hours of the night. Just visit Grimaldi's pizza in Brooklyn, and wait in line for hours for the most mouth-watering pizza you've ever tasted (well worth the wait!)
Unfortunately, the novelty of New York has worn off now that I am in my second year of graduate school. I realize that I can't afford to go out as much as I'd like to and attend these special events. I can't afford to eat the way I used to, both financially and calorically. Every month when the rent check drains the bank account, I wonder why the hell anyone would stay here permanently. I'm not sure where I will end up after May when I graduate. My plan is to teach wherever an opportunity presents itself. If I do end up in New York, I can take advantage of these opportunities for my students. For instance, we are taking my high school students to see Hairspray in December as a field trip. Not only will they be able to see the show, but they also get to workshop with the cast members as part of a program called "Broadway in the Classroom." Opportunities like these are just not available outside of New York City. I need to be sure to appreciate what I have right now. I know that if I did end up anywhere besides the City, I would miss it terribly!!
