It's been a very long week, it's true what they say -- time is relative. And it seemed to stretch forever after hurricane Sandy. Between the blackouts, the shortages of food and gasoline, the destroyed homes, broken and uprooted trees and the cold weather...it seemed the week would never end. But mercifully it did, we somehow -- in spite of all the drama-- managed to get through it in one piece and with new optimism.
The weather is very cold, but the sky is clear and blue, the sun is making things look brighter. The shock of the storm is beginning to fade, and people are getting their good cheer back. The cleanups are ongoing, neighbors are helping each other, thank goodness that there are more generous and giving people -- than those lowlifes-humans that crawl out and infest the neighborhoods.
The train and bus agency announced that service is up to 80% capacity, slowly--public transportation is coming back. This is great, because let's face it, when everyone tries to drive into the city to work--it's a huge nightmare! The highways become parking lots. The only positive -- is that it makes people appreciate how great New York's public transportation system is. If you think about it, New York is a very green city. Because between the public transportation -- and most places being within walking distance (a pedestrian's dream) it prevents who-knows-how-much greenhouse gases from polluting the athmosphere.
Anyway, slowly New Yorkers are getting back that old optimism and energy. And just like eleven years ago, we are going to pick ourselves up, rebuild and keep going. That's why I love living here--people don't let the punches that Life throws get them down, they fight back!
