So I felt like making a second post for the day...perhaps to make up for the lack of posting this week. I must admit, I again feel like a tried and true New Yorker. I just returned from my cousin's grandfather's memorial service this afternoon. Afterwards I was talking with my aunt and she remarked that the service and it's attendents were 'so Manhattan.' I couldn't have agreed more. The service was set in a lovely little chapel on the west side, with old ladies in big hats, men in fancy suits, a lot of hugs and kisses, and genuine charm. I didn't know their grandfather very well but the service captured such a great picture of his life. I am always touched by baptisms, weddings, funerals, etc. the celebrations of life milestones always make me stop and reflect on my own life. The sons spoke about their dad and told stories about how much he loved his wife and his family; it really warmed my heart and inspired me to love my family and friends in a similar way.
After the service, I took my aunt and uncle's dogs out for a walk. Strolling down Madison Avenue, carrying the teacup poodle (she got a little tired) and walking their other little pup, I again felt my midwestern ways slipping into the new york culture. The little things like walking the dogs in the city or taking the subway to work or getting my morning coffee from a street vendor are the events that start to add up and are beginning to transform me from a minnesota girl to a new york lady.... it is certainly an exciting time.
All for now, best wishes and all my love!
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"Courage is going from failure to failure without loosing enthusiasm." -Winston Churchill
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