A shot of Brooklyn

I'm about to start a new old job tomorrow. I went in one day to visit one of my friends and I was offered my old job back. During these tough economic times where people have a hard time finding a job, I get overwhelmed with too many of them. haha. I am truly blessed.

I believe the universe is just trying to give me a push in the right and responsible direction. However, that will never prevent me from taking some time off before said job to enjoy myself with my nearest and dearest. I hopped on a bus back to Brooklyn after 4 months of being gone. I haven't felt so excited in long while. I left Brooklyn because I became overwhelmed with too much choice. Too much noise. Too many people. Too many rats of the animal and human kind. I just wanted one shot more before I started my regular 9-5 gig.

The best part of visiting Brooklyn or New York city in general is once you've lived here, you never have to look like a tourist ever again. haha. I was so happy that I knew exactly where I was going and I never once looked lost or like a tourist with a giant map of the city consuming my face. I took 2 trains to get back to my old neighborhood in Bushwick. As I was standing in the train looking out at the blue, black, faded color cityscape, I realized that the world keeps rolling along whether you're there or not. I almost wanted to scream out to the public, "HEY! Remember me! I use to live here. I use to be one of youse guys. " But I didn't. I still stand by my decision to leave and if years down the road Brooklyn is still calling out for me.....I'd come back. But this time with more savings!!!

And the second best part came when I got to see all my friends. I've never received so many tight and passionate hugs in my life. Each face lit up a little when they saw me and vice versa. My crew makes me feel so loved and wanted. I can tolerate all the crud of New York because I was with all of them. As the night went on, I took all of Brooklyn inside me to keep for a little while. The energy this borough exudes is something intangible and addicting. We all ended up at a local bar by the name of Floyd and all my sweet and happy memories just smacked me in my face. I loved it. Hours later I was drinking with my friends and trying to play bocce ball to my best ability. I relished this night because I don't know when the next time will come. Every person has their agenda to take care of and every once in awhile you join forces with others of the same kind and it's always a good party. I know things and people will change the older I get and the older this world gets. I'm all about the present right now. The future is always in the back of my mind but Brooklyn is the best present I've ever experienced.


The morning after imbibing so many drinks.....I sounded like Frankenstein's monster and saw this.

I took a picture because it felt like Brooklyn was welcoming me back and hugging me with warm rays of sun and light. I spent the rest of the day at Fort Greene Park and a fabulous Cuban eatery called Pilar. It was the best sandwich ever. It was a Pan con Lechon - Mojo marinated roast pork with onions and lime on Cuban bread. I accompanied the sandwich with iced Mint Green Tea. It was da bomb yo to say the least. I should try harder to explore good to places to eat here in Virginia.

My last night in Brooklyn ended at Boat with a smaller crowd than the night before. It was perfect. This girl doesn't ask for much except good times with good people. Mission accomplished. Brooklyn I will see you again fo sho.