Old Habits Die Hard

Last night I stayed in a beautiful brownstone in the heart of Harlem. The building had clearly received a great deal of love over the years, which was perhaps the sole purpose of renting it out through AirBnb. 

For as long as I’ve lived in New York I have only been in a handful of them. I highly recommend the experience. 

My friend Nick who booked the space for our friend's wedding told me the apartment was 120 years old. Instantly, I began to romanticize about all the things the building had both seen and heard.

I don’t care who you are, or where you’re from, if you live for that long you’re going to have a story or two. 

I’m amazed how quickly one resumes the “New York State of Mind,” when back in the city. It took months, but when I left Los Angeles I was finally at a place where my gait had slowed and my patience no longer waned.

All of that training has been eradicated in my 5 days back. 

So goes...

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