An epiphany?

I recently realized that everyday in New York City is the same.. but I don’t mean that in a bad way!! NYC life is not monotonous at all. It’s just that all the nightlife activities you’d usually expect on a weekend are available throughout the week.. and probably even more enjoyable. For instance, it’s not entirely taboo to hit up a couple bars on a Monday night or even a club on Tuesday night. In fact, I think it’s actually pretty common. The only day that NYC nightlife takes a breather is Sunday night. This was a little annoying as I have a friend visiting (whom I haven’t seen in a while) and walking around Chelsea past 1 am was not as interesting as I had hoped, save the gay clubs (in which he did not at all seem interested).

The past couple of weeks have been really, REALLY busy for me. What made me realize that Saturday is no different from a Tuesday is the fact that I work on both days! I really don’t mind it and working on a Saturday is infinitely more relaxed than working during the week. I think it also has to do with my career; software developers can work anywhere. On Labor Day, because I (sadly) had nothing better to do, I sat in a coffee shop and worked for a couple hours. And you know what? I really and truly did not have an issue with it.

As you may or may not know, it was a bit stormy in NYC this past weekend. Saturday was RIDICULOUS. It was raining HARD and it would not let up. I came into the office because I didn’t want to be stuck at home and I figured I’m actually doing myself a favor by coming in. Also.. come on.. free bottled water, free AC, fast internet connection AND I can play my music LOUD because no one else would be in. Anyway, I got into the office before it started raining (great timing, seriously!) and I was looking at my reflection in the glass door of our office (I know, so conceited) when all of a sudden, the elevator doors opened and guess who walked out! My boss! Hahahaha. It was a very awkward moment indeed. Neither of us expected anyone to be in the office ESPECIALLY during a storm. Anyway, the weird thing is not the fact that both my boss and I came into the office on Saturday, it’s that I was COMPLETELY comfortable with it. And so the question is.. does this mean I’m growing up?

I suppose the answer came this morning–in human form! Turns out the development team has
a new intern!! My CTO joked with me and asked if I wanted to be introduced as the intern’s boss. Hahahaha. I actually had some things for him to do for me today. You know, like pick up my lunch and take Peanut out for a walk.. hahahah JUST KIDDING. I’d never do anything like that!

So I had another “epiphany”–but this one is (forgivably, I hope?) stupid. I work downtown in the financial district of Manhattan. Ground zero is one block away from my building. I completely forgot that 9/11 is this Thursday and that it will be INSANE in this area. Well, I dunno if it’ll still be REALLY crazy since it’s been a 7 years now. Guess we’ll have to see.

Anyway, I’d like to please everyone and write a more fulfilling blog but I am tapped for time. Time is money and I am still working!

Photos will come soon, I promise!!!

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