Back to the Beach

Two days back from sunny Florida, and my mind is still trying to get off the beach and back to work. Mentally sunning myself from the happy time I spent with a special friend, doing the things I like to do -- spend hours in the sun, break for mojitos, ride bikes until the sun sets, and then enjoy easy conversation over wine and watch movies. Its the perfect life for me, and the life I love.

Six years in NYC is a long time. Four years longer than I planned to stay, and I do love my city life. However, as I know, I am an explorer and I know there are many types of life to explore. And maybe this beach life is something I want to explore more of...

As I contemplate my future in the city, it becomes less certain when I think of giving up my humble abode in the west village. Because once that is gone, more things will change. That will be when my 10 minute walk to work becomes a 30 minute commute. When the quaint coffee shop around the corner is replaced by obnoxious Starbucks. When my view of blue skies is shadowed by skyscrapers, and my Saturday's in the park become obstructed by the many tourists that flock there way to the bigger parks of Manhattan. My city life has been great... but as I watch as May comes to a close and each morning is still in the 50s I don't know how much longer I want these cooler temperatures and pricier life.

Maybe a sun-filled life is what I seek... and maybe now is the time to do something about it...