I've spent the last two days taking care of my vertigo-stricken boyfriend in New York City. I like this, it makes me feel like we are equals instead of my usual feeling of being weak and dependent. On the other hand, I'm stuck writing my term paper while I'm here and it takes some enjoyment out of being here. Then again, my boyfriend spends most of the day sleeping so I suppose it's the perfect situation to work on a 15-page policy paper.
I also love the Christmas feeling here in New York. I've always thought that it would be romantic to spend the holiday season up here in the Big Apple and now I can get a little slice of it. For example, while I was riding the bus into the city, the passenger next to me pointed out the window and said, "Santa Claus!" I looked and yes, there they were. Strangely enough, there was a whole parade of them. Men, women, and teenagers of all ages, races, and clothing styles walking down the streets of New York with furry red hats and Santa Claus suits. Some of the women were dressed like elves, too and I even saw a man dressed like a reindeer on 84th Street (Miracle on 84th Street?). Later on, I found out that it was part of an event called Santacon where people would dress up in Santa Claus or Christmas elf-themed costumes. I'm not sure if it's part of a charity event or something done just for fun, but it was fascinating to watch anyway. "It's like March of the Santas," I told my fellow passenger. I told Matthew about it and, although he wasn't able to get up and see the Santa's for himself, he said that he believed me. It IS New York City after all. Anything can happen.
I also love the Christmas feeling here in New York. I've always thought that it would be romantic to spend the holiday season up here in the Big Apple and now I can get a little slice of it. For example, while I was riding the bus into the city, the passenger next to me pointed out the window and said, "Santa Claus!" I looked and yes, there they were. Strangely enough, there was a whole parade of them. Men, women, and teenagers of all ages, races, and clothing styles walking down the streets of New York with furry red hats and Santa Claus suits. Some of the women were dressed like elves, too and I even saw a man dressed like a reindeer on 84th Street (Miracle on 84th Street?). Later on, I found out that it was part of an event called Santacon where people would dress up in Santa Claus or Christmas elf-themed costumes. I'm not sure if it's part of a charity event or something done just for fun, but it was fascinating to watch anyway. "It's like March of the Santas," I told my fellow passenger. I told Matthew about it and, although he wasn't able to get up and see the Santa's for himself, he said that he believed me. It IS New York City after all. Anything can happen.
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