As I have established already, I’m currently living in New York. Relocating was in my plans for a couple of years. Thinking about it is different from actually doing it. Was it possible to completely change my life around and leave Puerto Rico behind? The possibility of saying goodbye to where I called home for more than 16 years seemed scary yet so exciting. I had no clue how to actually pursue this dream alone – I only knew that I wanted it. Little did I know that God would open doors to make it possible and that I would actually make this dream a reality.
I remember all the hopes and dreams I had as a child growing up in New York. Though I’ve accomplished many I still have so much more I want to do. After so many years living in PR I thought it was going to be difficult to adjust back to NY, but the transition has been effortless. So here I am exploring New York once again but with many more aspirations and goals.
I live in Rockland County where I grew up. Nothing has changed much in this area. The scenery here is breathtaking, everything offers a picture-perfect moment. I’ve been catching up with old friends and reminiscing on the past especially on the traumas growing up in a Pentecostal religion (inside joke). One of my worries from moving to NY was finding a church were I’d feel free and comfortable. Fortunately, I did and I’m very happy about that.
Life in Rockland is very slow and tranquil though I love excitement that’s why I enjoy escaping to NYC. NYC is without a doubt the city that never sleeps. I’m in love with the beautiful architectures.
The city is so full of life, energy and people that my problems are just one out of millions. I tend to be very observant, and I enjoy watching how each person goes about life. Everyone in NYC has a distant background, culture, life experiences, beliefs and they are living within the busy bustle of the NYC lifestyle.
NYC makes me feel so creative. New York is definitely the perfect place to go if you need creative inspiration and a personal wake-up call.
Be Lovely, Be You
Charlene Gonzalez
