When I tell people that I live in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn they often respond with "Whaaaaat?! Why would you want to live in the toughest part of Brooklyn?" I've also been asked, "Do you feel safe there?"
I find these responses ignorant and misinformed. My neighborhood is like any NYC neighborhood. We are able to sniff out visitors by their constant examination of the sidewalk. I never feel threatened because I walk these streets with my head up, even when I'm approaching areas where I would normally feel uncomfortable (which can be right around the corner from the prettiest block). Today, I read this post and it summed up my how I feel about living in my Brooklyn neighborhood that birthed the diamonds Notorious B.I.G., Sean "Jay-Z" Carter, and Shirley Chisholm.
"My bed's in the stuy..."
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Must Sees!
This holiday season, I am making it a point to indulge myself in all NYC has to offer. In addition to the many holiday parties to attend, I will enjoy ice skating at Central Park, holiday festivities at Rockefeller Center, Macy's shopping, and spectaculars are Grand Central Station, this holiday season will be magical. I also plan to attend these awesome performances:
A Bronx Tale on Broadway:
My all-time favorite movie is now on Broadway, written and starring Chazz Palminteri.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the New York City Center:
I've been trying to see an Alvin Ailey dance performance since I made it to the east coast.
A Bronx Tale on Broadway:
My all-time favorite movie is now on Broadway, written and starring Chazz Palminteri.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the New York City Center:
I've been trying to see an Alvin Ailey dance performance since I made it to the east coast.
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Old People Love Money
A story written through a shared writing experience with my class:
I found $100 on my way to school. It was on the ground in a plastic bag on the subway platform. I was going to school on the subway and the train was running late. I was tired from waiting but was really excited to find this $100 bill. An old woman with an orange skirt and blue shirt saw me pick up the bag of money. She whined, "Can I have it, please?" "No!" I laughed and skipped to the store on the subway platform. I then bought 100 bottles of water using the money that I found. I gave one to everyone waiting for the train. Everyone except the whiny old lady!
I found $100 on my way to school. It was on the ground in a plastic bag on the subway platform. I was going to school on the subway and the train was running late. I was tired from waiting but was really excited to find this $100 bill. An old woman with an orange skirt and blue shirt saw me pick up the bag of money. She whined, "Can I have it, please?" "No!" I laughed and skipped to the store on the subway platform. I then bought 100 bottles of water using the money that I found. I gave one to everyone waiting for the train. Everyone except the whiny old lady!
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