New York City: The City that Never Sleeps!

When I saw this, just by reading the first sentence, I knew exactly what I was going to write about. Everyone has that one place that they dream of going back to, no matter how many times they’ve been there. For me, that place is New York City. The “City that Never Sleeps” where “dreams are made of”. I couldn’t agree more.

As I write this, I’m listening to “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. It’s one of my favorite songs! I feel so attached to NYC and music can bring me into it. I have a whole playlist of NYC songs for when I need inspiration to follow my dreams.  My biggest dream is to live in New York City, and to attend college there. It’s my home! NYC has so many opportunities, people, and places to go. The lights, noise, taxis…I love everything about the city! I used live in the outskirts of NYC, so every weekend we’d take a quick train in and spend the day there. Since we used to go every weekend with my dad, I’ve become attached to the city. I didn’t think much of it then, but now that I’m older it makes me truly appreciate the memories made there. I often ask myself…how could someone not want to be here? To spend the rest of their life here? I know I do!

With regards to the future, I have many hopes that lie in that city. Not only do I love just walking around, but I also love sitting in a small cafe and just taking in the sights,  watching the world go by. I just love being in New York City. It has an energy like no other place in the world. It’s full of life! Just the thought of living in New York is my inspiration…it keeps me going. Having a dream is wonderfully inspiring, but making it come true is the best feeling in the world.

All my friends say I’m obsessed…I’d say in love was a better word for it! My lock screen, home screen, twitter profile picture, computer background, and even my room are decorated with pictures of New York. I love waking up to those pictures, because it inspires me to go for my dreams, and live the life that I want to. It brings that feeling that I get when I know I have a dream…and it tells me that I have to keep going. Throughout this time in my life I’ve learned that yes, you have to be realistic, but you also have to follow your dreams. New York City has the power to change me, to wake me up. I just feel so alive when I’m walking around and it’s truly empowering.

Similar to what Alicia Keys said, “If I can make it here I can make it anywhere”, I believe that making it in New York City would be a dream come true. Being in this city inspires me to be different, to be brave, just to be myself! I used to be afraid to tell people my dreams about living in the city, but I’m not afraid to tell people who I am now. I’ve found that it not only changes me, but also helps those around me. I’ve noticed a change in their actions, as well as my own. Having a dream has opened my eyes to how to survive in the world. Visiting and thinking about New York City has made me positive and excited, and I’m trying to tell others to follow their dreams as well! Dreaming about New York is the only thing keeping me sane sometimes. I could go on talking about NYC for hours…so I’ll just end saying that you have to follow your dreams, never give up, and do your best to live the rest of your life happy. Good night, New York City.

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