"If I can make it there, I can make it anywhere.."

Manhattan was aaaight.

Not really my scene; tourist-y, expensive, rude, old chaps.

But, seeing the sights was momentous. Recognizing film spots from Home Alone was sweet.

Hung out with Kendra Newton (an old friend from teeny tots- to high school) in Astoria, Queens. It's funny, how being in high school segregates people automatically. We didn't hang in the same group as we were too cool for school (or I thought I was) but none of that matters anymore.

Took the Subway from Manhattan 57th to Astoria on 3oth. Kendra bought me and her friend Abha bagels from the a little shop and we were on our way to Long Beach. Drove an hour to get there. Her friend Abha has a car! Which is awesome, and rare here.

I kinda like the idea of not having a car and still being able to get around. Big plus for wherever I end up someday. Owning less stuff, and seeing more places. Sweetness.

So yesterday, I decided to take the subway instead of a cab from Manhattan to Brooklyn, since I am a pro at it now and all. Carried my life in a suitcase down and up a ton of subway stairs, but got help from some nice men headed to China town. Turns out they have spent a lot of time in Malaga, and suggested that I ride horses down there. Pretty sure they were messing with me.

So much to talk about. Lost my camera with Kendra when having too much fun at an Irish Pub listening to a band from....Ireland!! They were such nice people. Turns out Kendra's friend Chelsea, who we partied with that night, HAS my camera!! Hallelujah! (Did I spell that right?)

Pictures will be posted soon. Those are more fun than words.

Peace,

Rachel