If You Can Make It Here, You Can Make It Anywhere

So I've been in NY for over 7 months now..it got a bit rocky for a hot minute there in the middle of summer but things have started to come together and what a life. Tonight a couple reps from some vendors that we work with invited myself and my coworkers out for some after work drinks at a roof top bar. Everything just really set in as I was looking over at the financial district, Brooklyn bridge and midtown by just standing in one spot. Between the view, the exclusive bar and knowing where my life is now taking me just made me so grateful and proud of myself for making this leap 7 months ago.
I finally got settled into my apartment (the last box is now unpacked!) and happy to have my little boy Atilla back with me again. Nothing like coming back home after a long day to that cute little kitty. The only downside is the bar less then a block away that thinks its ok to blast its bass a couple times a week. Mark words they will regret it! The neighborhood is definitely interesting...i am probably one of a few white girls there but ive had no issues at all. Maybe ill pick up some Spanish, who knows.  Its definitely got that urban vibe to it and im waiting for them to break open the fire hydrants and run through the water, which apparently is a real thing, not just in movies. But its worth the extra space I get and the cheaper rent im paying. Last year I would have laughed in your face if you told me id be living in a place like this. But ive built some tough skin and it really doesn't phase me too much now.
Its interesting, while tonight was awesome for me, its probably not quite as glamorous as what most Manhattanites experience on a daily basis. But then walking to the subway i see people so much less fortunate- street vendors, working city jobs that no one wants to do, and just begging for money. It puts it all into perspective. But also makes you realize that they are also what makes NY the place it is. The city couldn't work without them. I respect every person who is working and doing what they need to do to live in this crazy town. Its definitely not easy. I feel like its become a total cliche but its totally true:if you can make it in NY you can make it anywhere. Its funny, I feel like this year has taught me so much more about life than all my years in Florida. Between my job and just living in Manhattan, its been hard but so far I've been successful and it makes me feel like I can tackle any obstacle that comes my way.
So ill leave you on that optimistic note, until next time!