I am going to admit right now that I am a reality television junkie. One of my favorites? MTV’s The City.
I was watching the most recent episode and I get all pumped up when I watch the intro. I hear the Pussycat Dolls begin their song, “Gimme them bright lights, all night..” and I think back to the time in my life when I was in my early twenties, commuting to the city, attending graduate school and loving every minute of it.
I loved the city, the people, the energy, the rush.
Earning a degree from one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in the nation was one of the most memorable moments of my life. But, it’s not the degree itself that makes me feel this way. It’s the experience I had while attending Columbia University that made an impact.
When I watch The City and I see Whitney experiencing all of what New York has to offer, I see myself in her in so many ways. I was single, in my early twenties, ready to take on the world, right there in New York City. It was a rush that is hard to put into words. I felt a part of something bigger than myself. It was such an exciting and memorable time in my life.
The Pussycat Dolls say it best in that song, “Got my whole life here in front of me, I’m taking over when I hit the streets…” and that’s exactly how I felt, too. I had my whole life ahead of me and the world was at my fingertips in the city.
In these faces.
In their smiles, hugs, and unconditional love for me.
Such a beautiful picture! Adorable!
I agree…I used to live in Boston, and loved the city life. These days, I don't miss much about it, but do think it would be fun to live there while raising my kids. Not for the rush, but for the people. Always someone at the playground, not needing to drive anywhere daily, something fun to do within a short train ride.
Times, they are a-changing!
You got that right girl!! Priorities change in the blink of an eye. Be thankful for that awesome time in your life and be thankful for the new chapter that life brought you!! BLESSED is a word that comes to mind right about now ~ ♥
I love The City too! I have only been to NYC once and it was amazing. I could never live there though.
What a great post! I love it!
Your children are beautiful!
OMG! Your little girl looks just like you! They are both adorable! Many blessings!
Now that I graduated, I definitely DO miss Columbia. I actually stopped by yesterday for a quick stroll through campus and a Colombo yogurt from Pinnacle (yum)!
Even though I live in Queens, I still go into the city for work but I absolutely agree with you, my biggest rush is the sweet little face of my baby!
Love the Picture!! SO cute. I really don't know how you do all you do! You are pretty amazing. I feel the same rush from my kiddos.
What a great way to appreciate our lives changing and the inevitable "growing up" we have to do.
Your kids are just so darn cute!
They are my rush too…well I mean my kids are
I heart The City too and The Hills. At what age is this not ok? I say never.
What a story you have to tell them too. They will and should be proud of their Mommy.
I'm so glad I just came over to your blog from The Frugal Kennedy's. I adore every bit of your blog!
And this post…It sounds like your talking about me.
Minus the Columbia University experience (congrats to you girl) it's totally me.
When that show starts up my hubby just looks at me and says, "here she goes". It's such an exhilarating song. You can't help but feel like great things are going to happen..right???
Thanks for the great posts. My daily exhilaration's are now my 4 year old twins. They pump me up every minute of the day.
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