NY
- Pizza
Pizza for $2. Chicken ranch pizza. I can't stop talking about chicken ranch pizza. One more time... Chicken ranch pizza.
- Rooftops
It doesn't matter if it's a party, bar or someone's apartment building, I love them all. There's something about a warm afternoon or evening and taking in a city skyline. SF is too cold for this type of activity. You know those beer commercials where they have string lights hanging and people are having an amazing fucking time on a rooftop? That shit is real in NY, the people just aren’t as beautiful as they depict in those commercials.
- 4am Last Calls
Ok, so it's good I'm leaving this place because on the weekends I still think I'm 25 instead of 31. Fortunately my body metabolizes alcohol well and I don't die every time.
- $5 Picklebacks
The current record is 7 at a single place. Agreed, it's good I'm leaving. Maybe I should try to break this record before I go. Maybe I shouldn't. Fuckit. I just challenged myself. Challenge accepted. #bucketlistitem
- Summertime
I was born in the summer. I thrive in 80+ degree weather. You don't have to wear a jacket, socks or pants. You can eat ice cream every day and not be considered a crazy person. I also enjoy (fake) camping, picnics, beaches, bonfires, day parties, bbqs and life outdoors in general.
- Public Transportation
I haven’t driven a car all year. I pay $112 for my monthly MTA pass. I never have to pay for gas. I never have to discuss with anyone who the DD is or if they’re good to get behind the wheel of a car.
- 24 Hours
This city doesn't sleep. Although I live out in BK I can still find a 24 hour Duane Reade in my hood or get a fresh panini delivered at 3:30 am. I shouldn't be living so ridiculously that I need to visit a Duane Reade at 5am or require a fresh panini delivered as soon as I'm back from a night of bar hopping, but its wonderful to know I can.
CA
- One-stop Shopping
You can buy alcohol at a grocery store and even better, you can buy liquor at Target. "I just spent $100 on shit I didn't realize I needed. Damn, I should pick up a bottle of Jameson while I’m here.” Fuck you, Target. Just kidding, I love you. You're the best.
- Burritos
I ate two burritos within the two days I was back in SF. That's what happens when I never order a burrito in NY. No lies.
- My Friends
I suppose they belong on this list. Even though they gang up on me and refer to me as a non-sexy/cute cartoon character from Bob's Burgers. They also do super thoughtful shit like attempt to send me my favorite food packed in dry ice. I couldn’t even eat the food (because it was ruined by the melted dry ice) but I almost cried at the gesture. The other ones drop whatever they’re doing and prioritize my annoying ass when I’m in town. Yeah ok, I guess they belong on this list.
- My Family
Mom won’t stop asking me about moving back. Her words exactly: “Kate, December? 100%???” Every freaking Sunday. If I didn’t add my family to this list I’d be a terrible daughter/sister. Also, they said I could live rent free for however long I wanted. This will not last long because:
1. I will get tired of this living situation.
2. I can’t get D there.
3. They never have food in their fridge. None, only condiments. No joke.
- Mild Weather
There is no snow, not unless you’re headed to Tahoe for recreational purposes. I won’t have to walk in single digit weather wondering why I am suffering so hard. Instead of 4 legit seasons there are really only 2-3.
- PST
My phone and chat comes to life after the West Coast shows up to work at noon (my time). I hate that when I get caught up in a Giants game I am up until at least 1am, because they start at 10. An 8pm 49er game is the worst when its not nationally televised, because I refuse to stream it and I will actually leave the house just to watch. I get texts past midnight because the West Coast forgets. Hi, I'm 3 hours ahead. Fuckers. You wake me up all the time. I love you anyways. I look forward to being in the same time zone as 70% of the people in my life.