Isn't it funny (or strange) that my unfamiliarity of New York is familiar to those who have lived in New York their whole lives? As I walk Addi, I can't help but think that I am a stranger on the outside looking in. Ironic thing is that everyone in New York treats me as if they have known me forever. The people in Rochester are very friendly.
I got lost on my way to my brother's house yesterday. I have made the trip many times over the course of the summer. Yesterday I tried to do it without trusty Tom Tom leading the way. It is now clear to me why even native residents still travel the city with their GPS units--it gets pretty confusing. I can proudly say that I know my way to the doctor's office and the best mall in Rochester without "Tom". I wish I could find my way to Richie's house without him.
Some of the stranger things I have seen living in Rochester are the squirrels running across the power lines outside my front room window. Why don't they ever get electrocuted? On the same note, watch out for falling acorns when walking under the thick trees. Addi loves to hunt the squirrels so I believe they are trying to declare war on her from up above. People actually buy and display lawn jockeys in their front yards...I can't remember EVER seeing a lawn jockey in Heber. Though the climate here is comparative (minus humidity) to Utah, everyone has a swimming pool--mostly the ones above ground but they put really fancy decking around them. We have not experienced fall yet. The trees are barely beginning to change. I am anxiously anticipating the vibrant autumn season the East is known for.
I have decided that in order to remember the great memories and strangeness of this new environment, I need to document what I am thinking--pictures would be better. Today, I love NY...tomorrow could always be a different story!
6 comments:
What a beautiful description of your life there in New York. You have a talent for writing. I love all your descriptions and especially the war of the squirrels and Addie. I hope you are doing well. I truly think of you every single day. We loved our dinner with your dad. He was in good spirits and talked quite a bit about all that is going on. It was so nice to be with him. He is a truly wonderful man. Hope you feel well and that Jasper is treating you well. Not too much kicking and scrunching of the ribs. I love you and miss you!
Pics pics!
Very fun images. Thanks for sharing.
Oh I need to come visit you! I would love to see your house and rochester. I am excited for the leaves to change here too. It sounds like you are doing so good in New York which is awesome! I hope you are feeling well!
It sounds like you are to the "grin and bare it" stage. I like to see that you thought process is a lot like mine though. Sometimes I trip myself out wondering "why" or "how". I love ya and miss you!
I will have you know that my grandma and grandpa had a lawn jockey. They went on a mission to South Carolina and come back with this little African American lawn jockey that our family was shocked by. It was the funniest thing ever and now that they are both gone I really want to put him on my porch, but I am not sure how PC they really are. Anyways, maybe you should invest in one!
love reading your description! hope you are feeling well. would love to see more pictures!
Post a Comment