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NY is definitely amazing. I lived there for a few years and just recently moved to SF. I miss the food, the people, the nightlife, the transit system (MTA > BAR
by thomasgerbe 15y ago
NY is definitely amazing. I lived there for a few years and just recently moved to SF. I miss the food, the people, the nightlife, the transit system (MTA > BART/MUNI), the women, the competition, and culture. DUMBO has emerged as one of the coolest hotbeds of digital talent and was awesome to work around.
But I do not miss the incredibly humid and uncomfortable summers. The (at times) ridiculous line-ups/congestion. The pedestrian/bike/vehicle wars (thankfully covered by the Gothamist every week). Tiny apartment spaces with narrow staircases and no central air. Having to store portable A/Cs... somewhere...anywhere! And feeling completely removed from nature (Prospect/Central Park are great... but most people don't pass by it everyday). And having to deal with people who think they are the shit just because they live in NY.
Hey, I ain't trying to slag NY. I love it. But... I finally understood how people could become exhausted by it.