Good morning, Friday. I have about half an eye open because I am hungover like mad, but it was so worth it. Allow me to pontificate on why going out in New York is more fun than anywhere else...
Last night, a friend and I got glam and went to a super fun holiday party- complete with old school soul and hip hop and immediately, just like that, I was transported to my early days of living in this sacred town. It's still classic, amazing, the people still have more style than anywhere, are sexier than anywhere, and dance better than anywhere. Everyone at this party came correct- from the guy with the bleached dreads and the leather jacket with denim vest combo to the beautiful Asian girl with the ski hat and silk blouse- it was ON. There's simply something about going out here that is just way too much fun- the vibe is perfect if you hit the right spots, and the class and style of the people just doesn't exist anywhere- because in New York, people are just who they are, and they're not apologizing for it and they're sexy as all get out because they care not what you think. It's unabashed reality at its absolute finest, and if this is what's real, I'll take it. And take it again and again. Everybody's gorgeous and up for it and having fun, without a lick of pretension- at least at the places I like to go. There's plenty of pretension down the street, but I avoid it at all costs. I prefer the vibe of early 90s New York- the small little shitholes where you just danced your ass off and we all came together in the pursuit of fun- that's all I needed then and I think that's all I need now. Grown up or not, I still like a good party and that's that.
As I sit here and listen to old Yellowman records, I'm pinching myself a bit that we've moved back here.It's not going to be easy, but it's so worth it. There simply is no other place where I can have this much fun...the rewards of this city just knock me out. Pow.
Cause that's what's up this New York is fun after dark kind of Friday in the 718, Have a fabulous and free weekend- go somewhere and do something, would you? XO