As for NYC, on one hand, I’m really going to miss this town. The sheer energy of Gotham always puts a spring in my step, and I really enjoy that distinct New York sensation of living in the center of the hive, ever-so-slightly in the future. On the other hand, I’d be lying if I didn’t concede that this city tends to aggravate my natural Irish melancholy, particularly once you factor in the usual grad school isolation, the happenstance that many of my better friends left some time ago, and the sad fact that, romantically speaking, I got crushed here…twice. But, no hard feelings, New York. Sure, there are lingering ghosts in this city, and if I never live as alone again as I have the past two years, it’ll be soon enough. But, I still love Manhattan, and I always will, and I would definitely look forward to doing another stint here at some point, if it turns out to be in the cards.
In any case, the future — however hazy at the moment — beckons. So, I’d expect it to be quiet here over the next few days as my brother and I lug my accumulated belongings down the Eastern Seaboard. Until then, hope everyone had a relaxing and appropriately reflective Memorial Day, and I’ll be in touch on the other end. And, if you’re an NYC reader and I didn’t see ya before I left, I expect I’ll be back for visits, more often than not. (I mean, this is New York.) Until then, be safe, y’all.
Have a good move, Kevin.
Good luck, dude! We probably should’ve hung out again at some point.
Good luck w/ THE BIG MOVE Kevin! Come out and visit us soon 🙂
Good luck with the move and the job search!
You’ll be back. For FANCY POKER!
Christ, and I only just got here. If you have time for a drink before you go, let me know.
Good luck with the job search you should find something soon wit yo skilz. Take it easy smell de roses …
Dear Kevin:
It has been a real pleasure reading your blogs for the past six weeks. Good luck with the dissertation!
You are always welcome here in Louisville. Our local government is very democractic, or you could teach here. But, I have to say, it may be hard to find enough intellect in Louisville to sustain you.
Or you could just visit. Good luck.
Hope you and Berk (and Thad) have arrived safely in Va. Bet you guys will have sore muscles today! I look forward to your report and to the resumption in general of GitM.
Sorry to see you go! Best wishes on your next chapter.
Thanks, all. 🙂 And, yes, (hopefully) I will be back, someday, somehow.
Is that Moth Man in the picture?
Nope, Sam Lowry of Brazil.