That's total nonsense of course. But I love Chicago and have been there many dozens of times.
Moving to NYC, any advice?
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That's total nonsense of course. But I love Chicago and have been there many dozens of times.
Scott F
Pug Life
Wow.
I'll take sweeping generalizations for $100, Alex.
I'll take sweeping generalizations for $100, Alex.
Hmm...
Advice on moving to New York?
Um, don't?
I'll take Chicago anyday. It's got the laid-back chill vibe of LA without the creepy personalities. New York is just so busy and angry.
My girl just flew there two days ago on a business trip for some alumni financial people and once she got back she was like, "I am so glad we live in Chicago and not New York. It's so friggin lame -- busy for the sake of being busy."
Of course if you grew up and live in NYC I think it's probably a totally different experience. Like I'm Chicago through and through, so I can be out at like 2 in the morning, alone just walking between clubs or whatever and I can feel Chicago being there with me all the time. L.A. is like that too. But I don't know if that happens if you aren't, like, from that city, ya know?
My grandpa was an actor on Broadway, lived and raised in NYC (the bronx, I think). He left for the Chicago advertising scene in his 30s.
I think New York is probably okay for strangers if you're incredibly rich and have affluent friends. In Chicago, though most of my friends are broke-asses, but we can still hang out at the same places and do things together. I feel like NYC is a little more sectioned-off.
Anyway, yeah -- my advice!
(In the end, though, you have to live in NYC, Boston, LA or Chicago if you're in the U.S. -- you can have a country home or place on the beach to get away from all the concrete, but you have to make your home in a big city if you want to have any notion of what's transpiring with regards our species, IMO)
thekeygun
Well-known member
I 2nd the wall street vibe in williamsburg. You could live in greenpoint and still be very close to the great restaurants in williamsburg.
Greenpoint was my favorite neighborhood, but prospect heights might be the best for the price you are looking at.
keep us updated!
Greenpoint was my favorite neighborhood, but prospect heights might be the best for the price you are looking at.
keep us updated!
Mark Harris
Pain in the ass
Hmm...
Advice on moving to New York?
Um, don't?
I'll take Chicago anyday. It's got the laid-back chill vibe of LA without the creepy personalities. New York is just so busy and angry.
My girl just flew there two days ago on a business trip for some alumni financial people and once she got back she was like, "I am so glad we live in Chicago and not New York. It's so friggin lame -- busy for the sake of being busy."
Of course if you grew up and live in NYC I think it's probably a totally different experience. Like I'm Chicago through and through, so I can be out at like 2 in the morning, alone just walking between clubs or whatever and I can feel Chicago being there with me all the time. L.A. is like that too. But I don't know if that happens if you aren't, like, from that city, ya know?
My grandpa was an actor on Broadway, lived and raised in NYC (the bronx, I think). He left for the Chicago advertising scene in his 30s.
I think New York is probably okay for strangers if you're incredibly rich and have affluent friends. In Chicago, though most of my friends are broke-asses, but we can still hang out at the same places and do things together. I feel like NYC is a little more sectioned-off.
Anyway, yeah -- my advice!
(In the end, though, you have to live in NYC, Boston, LA or Chicago if you're in the U.S. -- you can have a country home or place on the beach to get away from all the concrete, but you have to make your home in a big city if you want to have any notion of what's transpiring with regards our species, IMO)
Seriously, Ramsey, how on Earth do you expect me to hold back with **** like this flying around?
Hmm...
Advice on moving to New York?
Um, don't?
I'll take Chicago anyday. It's got the laid-back chill vibe of LA without the creepy personalities. New York is just so busy and angry.
My girl just flew there two days ago on a business trip for some alumni financial people and once she got back she was like, "I am so glad we live in Chicago and not New York. It's so friggin lame -- busy for the sake of being busy."
Of course if you grew up and live in NYC I think it's probably a totally different experience. Like I'm Chicago through and through, so I can be out at like 2 in the morning, alone just walking between clubs or whatever and I can feel Chicago being there with me all the time. L.A. is like that too. But I don't know if that happens if you aren't, like, from that city, ya know?
My grandpa was an actor on Broadway, lived and raised in NYC (the bronx, I think). He left for the Chicago advertising scene in his 30s.
I think New York is probably okay for strangers if you're incredibly rich and have affluent friends. In Chicago, though most of my friends are broke-asses, but we can still hang out at the same places and do things together. I feel like NYC is a little more sectioned-off.
Anyway, yeah -- my advice!
(In the end, though, you have to live in NYC, Boston, LA or Chicago if you're in the U.S. -- you can have a country home or place on the beach to get away from all the concrete, but you have to make your home in a big city if you want to have any notion of what's transpiring with regards our species, IMO)
thanks for your thoughts on Chicago. Back on track folks....
lmao....
Michael Anthony Horrigan
More Cowbell Pictures
LOL! He's simply trolling and he does so in just about every thread.
The funny thing is that most of what he says is completely asinine so most people just ignore it. I'm starting to get tired of it myself.
He has a knack for disrupting perfectly good threads and it's getting really annoying.
MAH
Mark Harris
Pain in the ass
I recently got a PM from Jason saying basically: "dude, stop calling people stupid."
But when it's just sitting there...
Anyway, back on track. JasonTheWho, a friend of mine is about to give up an apt on the UWS, really cheap rent. If you guys are coming soon, PM me for details.
Blaine
Mr. Hollywood
There are a lot of stupid people around. Sometimes you are doing a public service by pointing it out.
rogar-BigGrin(DBG)
jasonthewho
Veteran
Wow, my thread's gone all drama since I've been gone. All I can say is that while I'm sure I'd enjoy Chicago, I know I love New York, and am super stoked to be moving there.
Thanks everyone who offered advice!
Thanks everyone who offered advice!
J Davis
Veteran
NYC ain't for pussies
NYC is a city that is a bit like a woman. Sometimes she can kiss
and sometimes she can kick you in the f*cking nuts.
If you don't want a big city, then try Chicago
So in some ways he's right. Don't move hear unless you are ready to experience tough times as well.
But if you never try you might spend the rest of your life wondering 'what if'
NYC is a city that is a bit like a woman. Sometimes she can kiss
and sometimes she can kick you in the f*cking nuts.
If you don't want a big city, then try Chicago
So in some ways he's right. Don't move hear unless you are ready to experience tough times as well.
But if you never try you might spend the rest of your life wondering 'what if'
jasonthewho
Veteran
Well, in case anyone who commented cares, I just signed a lease for an apartment in Brooklyn, kind of nestled between Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, and South Slope. Just a couple blocks from the subway and Prospect Park, with a bunch or restaurants and grocery stores and stuff all around it. Moving in on the 14th. I'm pretty scared, but also excited! Thanks to all the people who gave suggestions.
Will Clegg
Veteran
Good stuff - if you want to get together sometime once you are settled, give a shout and I'll buy you a beer.
jasonthewho
Veteran
"South Slope...."
thats called Flatbush. FYI. dont call it south slope....
Actually, it's called South Slope. Flatbush is on the other side of the park. South Slope is just underneath Park Slope.
well there is a "prospect park south", but that name must have given way to south slope.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Brooklyn_neighborhoods_map.png
Real estate magnates have been renaming neighborhoods in the interest of making them sound more attractive and thus more profitable.
They tried to rename the neighborhood i grew up in, Bensonhurst to the neighboring "bath beach". I almost puked.
Bensonhurst is practically its own country. So alot of people are living in neighborhoods ive never heard of. SpaHa, Bococa, South Slope, East Williamsburg... etc...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Brooklyn_neighborhoods_map.png
Real estate magnates have been renaming neighborhoods in the interest of making them sound more attractive and thus more profitable.
They tried to rename the neighborhood i grew up in, Bensonhurst to the neighboring "bath beach". I almost puked.
Bensonhurst is practically its own country. So alot of people are living in neighborhoods ive never heard of. SpaHa, Bococa, South Slope, East Williamsburg... etc...
Mark Harris
Pain in the ass
Call me up Jason
J Davis
Veteran
Ain't that the truth. I was at Hewes, the 2nd stop on the J for the whole williamsburg boom. East williamsburg, wtf? Bushburg?
But sometimes you just gotta throw your hands in the air and laugh.
Just the other day I was talking my uptown peeps and heard about
WeHa - West Harlem
SpaHa - Spanish Harlem
and get this (too funny)
SoBo - South Bronx
Almost 15 years ago I used to live on Rivington and Clinton but when I visited last year almost got run down by lady
jogging with a dalmation? UES visits LES
jasonthewho
Veteran
Will do!
jasonthewho
Veteran
I believe on that map you linked, South Slope is the part of Park Slope beneath the white line in the middle of it. I've never actually been able to find South Slope on a map, but two of my friends live there and call it that, as well as my new landlady. Anyways, I think the best descriptor of where I'm going to be living is on the border of Park Slope and Windsor Terrace.