Tag: New York City
Phyllis, Forensic Dentist, Cold Water Swimmer, Midtown Manhattan
Phyllis’s advice to her 18-year-old self: It’s ok to listen to your father. He does know something. And I really miss him.... Read More
Deborah, Century (100 mile) Cyclist, all 5 boros, NYC
Deborah’s advice to her 18 year old self: Don’t be as afraid as you are. You’re going to figure everything out just fine.... Read More
Anne, Infrastructure Developer, escaping the West Village for a weekend
Anne’s advice to her 18 year old self: Use less drugs. Wait until your 30s to get married. Don’t care so much how you look.... Read More
Cats vs. Rats
We’re number 2. It turns out that being number 2 is actually better than being number 1. Chicago holds the title for most rat-infested city in the United States. As I said, we’re number 2. One of ... Read More
Cheryl, at a NY Women in Film & Television event, Manhattan
Cheryl’s advice to her 18 year old self: I was so serious when I was younger. Listen to your instincts. Always be kind to yourself and others. Don’t be afraid to dance in public.... Read More
Wai, Waitress, Midtown
Wai’s advice to her 18 year old self: Trust your parents. Act wise. Wai works at Pam Real Thai Food–some of the best Thai food I’ve had outside of Thailand. One of NYC’s delici... Read More
It’s always the quiet ones
Hina Tai came in for an interview. I needed someone with qualitative research skills and I needed someone right away. In typical Hina fashion, (a fashion she does not always appreciate!), she was the ... Read More