Spring time in New York

It is Spring in New York! The weather is sending us signs of summer and New Yorkers are venturing out of hibernation (this actually means they are a bit nicer). I took a walk on my break today along 5th avenue on the UES to soak in some sun.  My walk began on 86th and Madison Ave. As I strolled over to Central Park I passed the pent houses and town homes owned by people with more money than they know what to do with. Some of the windows of their homes were open to bring in the spring air and street noises of cabs honking by. Out of curiosity, I peered in through many of these town homes to view the life of the wealthy. High ceilings, expensive statues, and colossal chandeliers occupied the rooms of these palaces. The park was bustling with runners, mothers and strollers, old women with loads of makeup slapped on their faces, and tourists grasping onto their maps, pointing their cameras in various directions. One couple snapped a picture of two pigeons waddling on the sidewalk. My ipod was on shuffle and every song was the theme for each moment before me. As a garbage truck reversed its direction, an urgent beeping cleared everyone out of the way. I think it was Laurn Hill singing in my hear when this occurred and the beeping became a nice melodic rhythm for the song. I smiled at this beautiful moment and kept walking. For some reason, warm weather heightens smells in the air. Whiffs of cigarette smoke, women's perfume, old garbage, roasted nuts, fresh flowers, and greasy hotdogs filled my nostrils. I was brought back to an eclectic mix of memories. I was brought to a world where theme parks meet porch swing at my grandparents house. 

A beautiful day in New York City, encompasses all of the reasons why one moves to this city. There is no need to go to the theater when free entertainment is all around you.