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Jun 13th, 2008
by Jim Reverend.
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I'm actually a bit nervous about my trip to Manhattan next week. Not because of the travel, I'm quite used to that. And not because of the city itself, I've been many times and love it.

What's bothering me, I think, is that while I'm there, I'll be all on my own. I know a friend or two who wouldn't even question coming to my aid. I even know a few co-workers there that would be happy to help in any way that I needed. But, still, in the end, I'm there all on my own. In the past, I've either traveled there with someone, or had gone there to meet someone. I'm good at exploring. Good at finding my way. Very good with directions. But I still have this whole "safety in numbers" thing going. Being in a car is one thing. There's some safety that it provides. But walking alone is something else entirely. Should I just hole myself up in the hotel all week? No. I'm adventurous and I intend to have an adventure. I don't want to be afraid when there's nothing to be afraid of. Yet, at the same time, I don't want to force myself to be courageously stupid either.

Also, it's that I'll have to work there. It's one thing to be on my schedule, on my time, doing my thing. It's something entirely different to be working. I have to get from point A to point B on time. I know where my hotel is, I know where I have to report to work. I don't have the foggiest idea of how long it will take me to get there. Should I walk? Take a cab? A bus? A subway?

Usually, I drive to the office, walk in and start work. Being in Providence was a small break from that, since I walked 5 or 6 blocks to work every day. But, NYC is very different. Do I need a different bag? Something smaller? Something lighter? Will I be comfortable carrying this around all day? Is it going to be blazing hot? I take great pride in my work and always make sure I go above and beyond to make a good impression. Especially a first impression, which this will be. I don't want to show up, stinky, sweaty, late, and overburdened with a too-heavy bag.

I'm sure I'll figure it all out in the end. I'll have to — it's two days away. But, until then, I'd be lying if I didn't say it was consuming quite a few of my brain cycles.

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  • joiseyguy
    I was never afraid to walk anywhere in NYC when I lived in NJ. Just make sure you blend with the rest of the NYers and you'll be ok. Don't gawk, don't stare up at the buildings, look busy and act like you need to get somewhere fast with a 'don't fuck with me' look on your face. Don't wear that funny dork hat. If you do you'll get mugged. If you have to be somewhere on time take cabs. If you have time to explore take the subway but be careful down there. There's a heat wave up there now so the city is going to be very hot and miserable. How long will you be there?
  • Will be there for a week starting Monday. I'm not all that scared... It's just strange to be there alone.


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  • elizabeth Brown
    you remember im the talking map. need any help and ill tell ya-- rule of thumb the train is almost always faster between the hours of 7am and 10pm.... too much damn traffic :) also, remember the freedom of first driving a car by yourself-- now you get to experience that feeling all over again as adult - freedom from the car :) and unless you are in a really really bad neighborhood (unlikely) dont be afraid to ask questions- i ask people for directions all the time, i feel like its the ones who look afraid to ask that are the tourists :)
    oh, and i really love the last 3 pics, especially the one in the coffee shop-- speaking of which there is a starbucks on every corner here, so you should feel at home.
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