I’ve been missing New York a lot lately – the City, not upstate. It’s the first time I’ve really had a strong desire to return to the City in a long time. I’ve always loved visiting, but this desire seems to be more of a permanent “move back” type feeling. Will I move? It’s doubtful – I am, for the most part, happy here with my life, my job, and the great friends that I have. My wanderlust, which I attribute this feeling to, is well-know, well-documented, and something that I have under control.

What do I miss about the City? I’m not sure – there’s a tangible energy that New York has. For some – it’s suffocating. For others – like myself – it’s intoxicating. I miss the culture and the diversity – especially out here in Colorado. I’m hoping my foray into Chicago will help quench some of these desires, but I doubt it will come close. It is the second city for a reason….

It was almost 7 years ago when I first settled in New York and my time there wasn’t long, but it altered me in so many ways. I’ve bounced around the idea of returning but never felt the timing was right. The timing is far from right now, but that desire has returned. I’ll have to follow these emotions for a bit to see how they manifest in other aspects of my life…