I have decided to embark on a new adventure this summer. I am moving back east to Boston. Born and bred in New York this is a welcomed challenge on many levels. I have been living in California for over a decade and news of my drastic move has been met with a surprising flood of negativity. I keep hearing the same whiny question. People spend their whole lives dreaming of living in California. Why would you ever leave and move back to the East Coast? They keep reminding me of the harsh weather extremes and the fact that I will be abandoning both friends and family. At first I just smiled sweetly and tried to rationally explain my decision. Now I am starting to get pissed off.
Fact: I love California and will be back. I would never desert my immediate family, close friends, and adorable cat, Buffy.
Fact: I have lived here over a decade.
Fact: I need a new adventure. I want to live somewhere I have never lived before.
I have decided to respond to the naysayers with some positive reasons why I am making the move.
Some of my Boston Perks:
4 seasons
A real summer (where you can actually wear a mini skirt at night and sit on your stoop drinking some beer)
The Boston Commons in the Fall and Spring
The Cape
Family, Friends, and more…
Fenway Park
NYC is only a short train ride away (see more of my old friends)
New opportunities, people, and places to explore
Crab cakes at Legal
The North End
The Rocky Horror Picture Show in Cambridge (where I got my cherry popped on stage)
Living in an old historic city
Being surrounded by so many educated and young people
Thank you naysayers for making me even more determined and excited to start this new chapter of my life.
Ra a a a a chel! It's Ben. That's right Ben. And I'm loving your straight up, no BS blog and views on life. You seemed to turn out great and hope all is well. Robinson and I are planning to rock out a little in Huntington Beach this year with Monty (Montgomery). Just as we are kicking it West, you are swinging back East. Go figure! Hopefully there will be a little overlap. You can catch up musically and visually with what I'm doing at my youtube channel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyOyEEAN11A
ReplyDeleteYour brother seems to be going great guns with his papparazzi work. Please tell him I said hi. Again, great blog!