I am a 49 year old.. OKAY almost 50... woman who was born and raised in the heart of NYC, right in Manhattan's Upper West Side long before it was the chic and expensive place to live that it is now - the land of Yuppies (is that term still used?), high rent , high mortgages, chic restaurants and hotels. We owned a brownstone then -- a place now that is most likely worth millions (which just kills me, honestly), but then it was worth little as the neighborhood was not great - on one corner the heroin addicts,pimps and hookers hung out, and on the other corner the drunks were passed out from their stupor. Across the street from our house was the neighborhood High School where the kids regularly harassed me when I came home from the art school I attended across town. Taking my dog out always managed to deter them from further harassment since she angrily barked anytime anyone bothered us. My dad was the unofficial Mayor of the block, and despite the "lovely" surroundings, our family was always protected by these people. I felt safe there. I miss it to this day, and still dream of that gorgeous brownstone.. sigh
My childhood, though not especially idyllic at times, was actually quite interesting and full of wonderful opportunities and experiences. Dad was an artist, and Mom was his muse, secretary, caretaker of the household and us, and the keeper of his flame. Being the daughter of an artist was kind of cool -- someone interesting and famous was always stopping by, and we had opportunities to travel because of dad's work. My life was well rounded, and I had a wonderful education. Life has been hard at times, as it is for all of us. But I am a survivor in the best sense of the word!
Now? I am still my spirited self, just older and wiser, and still capable of smiling and relishing in my life. I still have an incredible thirst for knowledge, and love being with my second husband, who is a constant source of joy and support in my life..as are our 8 cats!
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Age:
52 Years Old
(11/1/1955)
Location:
New York State
Dislikes
- mean spirited people
- whiners
- head games
- backstabbing
- gossip
- insincerity
- time wasting
- and stupidity
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