City Girl
Sep 11, 2009
"Here in these deep city lights...Girl could get lost tonight" - Sara Bareilles
As I sit here, alone in my apartment, self medicating with matzah ball soup (aka Jewish Penicillin), cous-cous and a sore throat potion I like to call "Asian Magic," I can't help but become completely enthralled by the lights. Even when the city is a mess- clouds abound and rain falls insolently from the sky, I smile because I can see the lights in Fenway Park. Though my throat hurts when I swallow and I find myself forcing back coughs, I'm content. I hate being sick, but I like the idea that I can take care of myself- I made the matzah ball soup, I told myself to stay in tonight, I reminded myself (with a cute pink sticky note) that I need to take my vitamins.
There's just something about living in the city that makes me feel independent. Yes, I did call my mom to complain about feeling sick and ask her a soup related question...but then I went home to an empty kitchen and cooked for myself.
I am, unabashedly and with all my heart, a city girl. Hear me roar.
Comments
I'm sorry you're sick! I love this post though. Something about it is so cozy and comforting, I think. Get well soon!
I'm sorry you're feeling poorly, but your 'jewish penicillin" comment is way too cute. I love matzah ball soup and it'll definitely make you feel a thousand times better. I'm hoping you're back on your feet for tomorrow!
It's nasty out there anyway.
Your littlest sis is also
under the weather,
so no NY trip 4 us 2 morrow.
Feel better princess.
I'm sending you "feel better vibes" from Jerusalem.
I love you to pieces!
I wanna live there! I come from a small city in Florida (close to Tampa), but now I live in the TINIEST town. (Seriously, we don't even have a Walmart. The only grocery store we have is a Piggly Wiggly. Not kidding.) Most days, I love the quiet, small town feel ... but then I crave Starbucks, and there is no way I'm about to drive an hour away to get an iced mocha.
And? I just love the city lights!
P.S. Hopefully I'll be sending your letter (and extra goodies) next week. :) Maybe I'll find a postcard from my small town to send you as well.
Megan- you are always invited to come visit!
Just one comment - "matzo ball soup (aka Jewish Penicillin)". That line made me crack up. :D Hope you feel better soon.
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