Showing posts with label is it possible I like it here?. Show all posts
Showing posts with label is it possible I like it here?. Show all posts

Two Years
Thursday, August 27, 2009

So it's 110 in the shade, my baby is getting her first 2 teeth, we're moving in 3 days and today I tripped over a bouncy chair, an activity jumper and a pacifier. Life is a little hectic right now. But it occurred to me when I opened my email and found that it was time to renew my domain name (aka the website name www.fromnytola.com for those of you who aren't literate in the blogosphere) that I have been writing this blog for two whole years. And while I've been fairly neglectful as of late, I've gotten several random comments here and there that let me know that there are a bunch of you out there that are still reading. (Thank you, by the way. For not neglecting me just because I've become the most inconsistent blogger EVER.) 


When I got my latest email from a friend telling me that they enjoyed my last post (and sidenote - yes, I did add Adam Fletcher as a friend on Facebook. And sidenote 2, I am totally paranoid that Adam Fletcher is going to google himself and find my post...but such is life I suppose. And then are all of you that are my facebook friends going on to my page and checking out Adam Fletcher??? Anyhow...moving on.) As I was saying, when I got the latest email and then got my "domain renewal notice" I realized how much has changed since I started this blog 2 years ago. (besides the fact that I now have a FIVE MONTH OLD BABY. Ummm...how the hell did she get to be five months old already??? Tangent. Sorry.) 

In August 2007, I named this blog "Take Me Back to Manhattan". Need I say more? But while I'd like to be on the east coast a lot more than I have been lately, I can't say that every day I want to be taken back to Manhattan. I miss New York and the east coast and the people in it. And I'll always, always, ALWAYS consider myself a New Yorker. While I still find that LA can leave a bit to be desired in many departments, the weather sort of makes up for most of it. That, and not having to schlep a stroller up and down the subway stairs day in and day out. Have I (dare I say it) gotten used to LA?? Even grown to LIKE it? And do I perhaps consider it home? At least I do for the time being. (aka - still can't commit...) 

What's a good name for a blog about being bicoastal??

Posted byMeesh-elle my Belle at 9:36 PM 0 comments  

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I thought for certain that I would be here on a daily basis now. But between the insane clutter clearing of my house, the daily pre-natal yoga and walks, third trimester mid-afternoon naps and the fifty million other things on my "do in the next 8 weeks" list, I have all but forgotten about the fact that I have a blog. 


Especially one that's called "Take Me Back to Manhattan". A year ago, I would have written in scrupulous detail about my almost 3 week trip back east (the first one I've had that was that long since I moved to LA four years ago.) I also would have written a lengthy post lamenting my return. But NYC was amazing and coming back to the 75 degree weather in LA was actually kind of nice too. And while I still stand by the fact that the food is better in NYC, the shopping is better in NYC, the ability to walk and take the subway and get everywhere and anywhere in 20 minutes (except for the annoying Upper East Side which I had to venture to once and was reminded why I never EVER go to the Upper East Side) is so amazing about NYC,  and the theater and culture are better in NYC, and I still have tons of great friends in NYC, the weather in the winter will ALWAYS be better in LA. And it's nice to go to the farmer's market. And have a kitchen big enough to cook in. And sometimes, it's even nice to drive a car.

Do I have to change the name of my blog now? 

Posted byMeesh-elle my Belle at 6:00 PM 2 comments  

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Confessions of a New Yorker in LA
Thursday, January 17, 2008

I have to admit that I'm happy to be in sunny and 70 in January rather than cloudy with the possibility of rain and 35.

I have to admit that I'm enjoying having a car to get me around and get me out that doesn't cost me $85/day to rent.

I have to admit that while there are days that are lonely in Los Angeles, I know there are days that are lonely in New York as well.

I have to admit that I like being able to take hikes in the outdoors rather than get on a treadmill in the gym.

I have to admit that there's something nice about having a spacious house with a living room and dining room and a kitchen to cook instead of 500 square feet where the kitchen, dining room and living room are all one.

I have to admit that I love being able to throw on a sweater and walk outside rather than bundle up in scarves and mittens and hats and coats and layer upon layer to keep me warm.

I have to admit that I don't miss walking through the slush or pushing my way through Times Square.

I have to admit that I actually like eating at home every so often - and being able to grocery shop at the farmer's market every Sunday.

I have to admit that it's nice not to be surrounded by shopping stimuli at every corner.

I have to admit that I love the Arclight and have trouble seeing movies anywhere where I can't get an assigned seat now.

I have to admit that it's pretty damn nice living so close to the ocean.

I have to admit that I think I would miss New York a lot less if I could visit it just a little bit more.

Posted byMeesh-elle my Belle at 1:44 PM 1 comments  

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