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Hello everyone!!

I haven't blogged recently due to school obligations... there's no way you can write over 100 pages of MBA quality work and blog at the same time... unless you're paid to do it! However, I did complete my SPRING semester with a 4.0 GPA and graduated Summa Cum Laude! *pats self on back* I have been dreaming about blogging since I have SO much material to share with you guys!!! But first, I must organize my thoughts and dates and get back with you soon! Please check back soon for new posts ranging from having a lap dance on the subway to my styling my first fashion show at broad street to modeling! It's been a busy and hot summer but like Marilyn Monroe's famous movie.."Some Like it Hot!" Blog soon!

Love,
Jennifer

$900 for a Taxi Cab Ride??

I'm sure some of y'all are getting tired of hearing about this snow blizzard that we had here in New York City! But I couldnt let this go when i heard it less than a week ago.. During the blizzard that took over NYC, people found themselves helpless as it was a bit sudden. As the evening progressed, a young mother (with her kids) found herself with NO other option but to catch a cab! And the fare was an astounding $900!! What in the world!?

Now, i'm sure some of y'all are thinking.."What was she thinking?" Well, if you had no other option and you were stuck in the middle of nowhere and all you saw was a blinking yellow light from one of the NYC's yellow cabs, wouldnt you take that as an answer from God to get you out of the cold?? I would! Especially with little kids. SMH.

Another story.. more than 400 passengers stuck on the NYC subway from 1am till about 10am in the morning?!! DAMN! i don't know what some of y'all will do in that situation. But the questions that come to my head are: Who will walk into a coming storm...knowing the risks? Why would you bring your child with you? Was it that important for you to get on the subway? SMH some people really do believe they are invincible! Well, not to mother nature/weather! Whatever you will like to address her as. And yes, if you still dispute this world as a SHE, you might wanna go take a history lesson. Like a woman, she has her mood swings..

What would you do in these two different situations? would you pay the $900 or walk home? (i hope you wouldnt go with the option 2 ) With the second story, would you take the subway...even if you're going to visit a "friend" or would you take a rain check for some other day? (I hope you got some common sense and go for the latter LOL)


Love,

Jennifer

Snow Blizzard in New York!

I've lived in New York for awhile now and I have never seen a snow storm as bad as the one we got in New York on December 26th thru December 28th!! 20 inches was recorded in New York's Central Park! Wind gusts was recorded at 35mph and it was not safe to drive, walk, or SHOP!! During the storm, I was already Upstate New York..which it really couldnt get any worse! I live in a smal town with slopy hills and lots of trees..so its safe to say we were not safe from the blizzard at all. No matter where you went, your feet was stuck knee high in snow and clutching onto your coat so you are not blown away..Literally!

On another note, i enjoyed the lil quiet time i spent with my mum who didnt go out the entire day (i missed her) and my sibs and i cooked and ate. The fridge and pantry was overstocked with food (i have 5 sibs) and we truly enjoyed the luxury of having food to eat and a warm home. I was able to brave the ghastly winds to take a picture of the snow on my driveway! The snow buried the trash bin..I could've sworn it felt like I was in the desert.. I could hear the wind howling outside. Later on that night, I said a prayer for any homeless person on the street of New York City that night...no one could survive it not even within the concrete and steel "comforts" of a subway station. The next day, it was mentioned in the news that NYC spends at least $20 million (or a million dollars/inch) during the blizzard.

With all the bureaucrats that live in NYC, we can certainly afford it. On that note, I am certainly looking forward to the heat and warmth of Summer!


Love,

Jennifer

The Long Drought!

Its been a long time since i posted my last blog. Alot has happened in my life since then...but whatever you believe in (that is, if you believe in anything :)), I've felt His presence in my life. I wish I can catc you up on what's been going on but its a long drought from blogging! I've had some ideas that i've saved to my phone..which i'll explore in a little bit. My last post dates back to August 3rd.. and we are exactly 2 days from 2011! Thus, I have NO reason to not update my blog.

Thank you for following, reading, and enjoying my blog!! I appreciate the love!! There might be a name change coming up..I recently did a research and I found out that there's already a blog/website that exists titled Subway Chronicles..and I will like for my blog to have its own IDENTITY. What you think? Please leave comments below :)

42nd Street Adventure: Take 1

As much as I despise taking pictures while I'm walking, I couldnt resist taking some on a beautiful Sunday afternoon corresponding to the 1st day of the new mnoth...(August) during my trip to Dream Hotel in Downtown Manhattan. When I got off at 50th street subway station, I ran into an elderly man, hunched over by age. I'll probably give him 89 or 90 years of age and of Polish descent. He had a gray hair, playn music out of a piano and lil electric lights flashing in front of plastic dolls...it was a bit weird at first. But at a closer look, I saw he was wearing a smile. My friend put in a dollar into his donation box and we walked onto the street.

Up next, we saw other beautiful sights and sounds of NYC...there was the famous Ed Sullivan Theatre where David Letterman has his Late Show. I felt tourisy taking this pic but I couldnt resist. Sometime last year, the famous Sir Paul McCartney had a mini concert on top of the Late Show sign.

Then I came across this really beautiful architecture in between two buildings. I dont know if i should call it a glass house but it was a sight to behold. I even took a picture! Gosh, I need a camera LOL

As I walked down the block, I saw my fave person's office! Sean John building! This man is amazing and when you think of New York, Sean Combs is in the conversation

And lastly, as we were about to get on the Shuttle Train or S train to head down to 42nd and Grand Central, we spotted two Black men working out on the street corner. I thought that was the weirdest thing and even more funny was that they had a crowd that was watching on and taking pictures. Yes, their body looked good but their faces needed some work or a smile or something. Regardless, doing their body building routine on the street corner might actually give them a job as a doorman in one of NYC's affluent clubs or as a personal body guard...who knows! Enjoy the pics (sorry my camera is not so good...they looked better in person LOL)

I always enjoy these little trips in some parts of NYC...There were little shops and vendors for more than 2 blocks. They were selling the fedora hats, handmade jewelries, Greek food, roasted corn (yummy), and so much more! Living in NY is just a beautiful thing!



Love,
Jennifer

Bootleg Anyone?

A familiarity in New York City is the contrabrand goods available on street corners with the street vendors calling out prices for their wares...bargaining to sell their products as fast as they can. Even on the Subways, it is no different. DVDs of recent Blockbuster releases are sold at a low price..the Asian lady walks through the crowd flashing the DVDs. She makes her way through the subway cars and usually sells them for $10. I find this hustler mentality intoxicating but at the same time highly disturbing. It is clearly illegal in every sense but generally accepted; I guess in this case our morals take a backseat so that we can enjoy a movie for a price difference of $3.00 and some change.

Another instance is when young Black males get on the train with candy boxes for sale at $1. They say it is for "Fundraising" but I find that hard to believe. At any rate, more power to anyone hustling to make a dollar. These are the sightings that I witness on the subway...I sometimes wonder what Life is like for them outside the subway.


Love,

Jennifer

Good Deeds on the Subway

Most people often describe New Yorkers as nonchalant, go-getters, fast paced people with lack of emotion especially for outsiders (tourists, non-New Yorkers, etc). But I have experienced great acts of kindness from some New Yorkers since I've been back to NY. For instance, after my long and exhausting trip from North Carolina to NY, I was contemplating how I'll take a large box of heavy books all the way back to my apartment using the subway. Without a trolley or a friend to lend a helping hand, I was stuck at Penn Station for what felt like an eternity. As I waited for the elevator, I sent up a little prayer, asking God to send me an angel to help me with this load. As the elevator door opened, low and behold, a man with a trolley was in there...he asked to help me carry the box and he was with me all the way to my first train stop. And there, we parted ways. But once again, another young man helped me with my luggage and boxes (carrying books)all the way to my apartment!! I asked to pay for his bus fare and he strongly declined...all he asked for was a cup of cold water which I obliged. This was a perfect example of good deeds on the subway...But I guess you have to be a good person for good things to happen to you :)

Off course there are other instances; such as a young man or woman getting up for an elderly or disabled or a child. These type of courtesy shown by New Yorkers definitely defies what other may think of us...Yes we like to RUSH to everywhere that we are going but some of us have a strong, pulsating vein of human emotion in them. Every Good deed is rewarded.

Love,
Jennifer