123 REASONS TO LOVE NY

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Can we start calling ourselves New Yorkers yet? I know it's only been 6 months, but the moment I stepped into the city, he drew me in, took me whirling on an intoxicating, seductive dance that leaves you sort of breathless, in high heels. So I find myself nodding in amused accordance to the majority of Gawker's 123 Reasons to Love New York Right Now. Here's a few:

11. Because you can get [or sell] anything you want on Craigslist.
12. Because Anderson Cooper.
22. Because our tabloids are considered newspapers.
28. Because i-bankers and hipsters can peacefully coexist.
30. Because we know Sex and the City is a crock of shit.
31. Because we know Friends is a crock of shit.
36. Because "road trip" just means Ikea.
40. Because people read.
43. Because we eat McDonald's ironically.
45. Because Jews.
51. Because real estate is a professional sport.
52. Because only black is the new black.
61. Because everyone you know has slept with one another.
72. Because sometimes it's just fun to give tourists wrong directions.
74. Because your parents love to come visit and pay for dinner.
75. Because your parents don't love to come visit.
87. Because bagels.
89. Because we worship high fashion in collapsible tents.
106. Because only old people have land lines.
109. Because everyone drinks at brunch.
118. Because it's perfectly acceptable to give the finger to anyone at any time.

currently listening: Friday I'm in Love by The Cure

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