I've been in NY for five days visiting my sister at NYU and friends from college. Even as a visiting tourist I feel compelled to walk quickly and with a purpose. This is a fantastic city, but I have to say I'm a California hippy at heart. My natural speed is significantly slower...and I live in LA (not exactly a sleepy town). I'm not sure exactly where in NY I can go to express that part of me that wants to speak in non-sequiters and stare into the ether (do any Pisces actually live in NY?)...but if there is a place, it's definitely below ground in the subway.

Last night a guy got on my car and announced that he was from outer space and was here to save us by playing a song on his trumpet (he was quite good). After his song he told us that he was going to take George Bush away and asked for a collection to support his mission. At which point I, and most people handed over some money.

Just for today, I heart NY.