PM_Me_Your-Lifestory

Do you get as much attention from strangers in NYC as you received in other places you have visited? I've seen some fairly unusual things around the city that nobody around me seems to take any notice of, I wouldn't be surprised if your differences went fairly unnoticed most days.

Why did you choose Brooklyn over Queens? As a life long Queens native, I don't quite understand why more people don't move here. Rent is cheaper, neighborhoods are relatively safer, it is quieter, and you have a more multicultural atmosphere. If you chose to live in Williamsburg, I'll be very disappointed in you.

Before moving to NYC, had you spent any time there to figure out if it is really where you wanted to be?

Goodluck with the book, and I hope you enjoy your stay in Brooklyn.

Oh god, Bed-Stuy? I really wouldn't recommend that area, even if it has improved quite a bit over the past few years, it is still one of the more dangerous areas in Brooklyn. Stay safe there. Make sure to use your t-rex impressions to scare the locals. That may work.

I wouldn't say that I am too different from others, honestly. Aside from my asocial tendencies, which leads to me not having any friends, I'm fairly normal.

Yeah, J line, right? C and J are the two lines I don't feel safe on. Thankfully, A train goes right into my area, and I've never had any issues with that one. I'm not sure why people are so willing to live in those areas of Brooklyn. Yeah, you are closer to Manhattan, but an extra 15-20 minute commute for a safer area just makes more sense to me. Then again, I am an avid reader, so taking the subway just gives me a reason to enjoy a good book anyway.

When you lose interest in the Brooklyn life style, feel free to check out Queens. Along the A train route isn't too bad, the Ozone Park, Howard Beach, Richmond Hill areas. Less expensive than Brooklyn, a bit safer, and tons of great food.