Comments on: On Leaving New York.

By: Alyce

Alyce — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:18:29 +0000

Bummer and Awesome! I’m sure you’re doing the right thing for your family and it’s totally logical that you’d also miss BKLYN.

NYC is absolutely the one that got away for me. We left the summer after 9/11 (that wasn’t the reason), and we miss it so much. Would move back in a second, if we could. Too tied up here, for now.

And, despite what Neil said, there are no (good) bagels here. Although I miss our Chinese delivery more (from phone call to buzzer in 11 minutes).

By: Pam from Ohio

Pam from Ohio — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:30:39 +0000

Michelle, I’m very happy for you and your family. I look forward to your stories about your move and your new home. It sounds really exciting.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:13:36 +0000

Very exciting for you and your family! Wondering where you choose to live that is family friendly?!!? I am wanting to leave the Philly area, but not sure where to go.

By: katie

katie — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:39:19 +0000

hi. i’m one of the gals who felt that you were writing my same miscarriage story when you were sharing what you went thru… not to blow your mind or anything, but i also left greenpoint. 5 years ago. it was sad and i miss it… but life is an adventure! go! explore! find your place! and have fun doing it. that’s the best lesson you can teach emory. good luck! and safe travels…

By: Neil

Neil — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:35:00 +0000

Sad to hear this. But it sounds best for your family. And they DO have bagels everywhere now.

By: Isabel Kallman @AlphaMom

Isabel Kallman @AlphaMom — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:13:00 +0000

I am saddened by this. I feel like I just got to know you and regret already not having spent enough time with you. Let’s rectify this ASAP!

By: Ginar

Ginar — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:12:27 +0000

I miss New York plenty but I also really like the life I have now and the person that I’ve become… since I’ve moved away. But I love other cities, too, both New Orleans & Detroit, so maybe I’m just easy ; )

By: Kristi

Kristi — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:53:52 +0000

“The one that got away.” That describes Los Angeles for me. I love that city, I loved my time there, but it was crazy and abusive and I had to leave, and even though it was the right thing to do I’ll never get over that city. So, I’m just saying, I think I know what you mean. My life in my “new” (13 years and counting) city is great, but LA will always be with me. Kinda like herpes.

By: jenblossom

jenblossom — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:48:56 +0000

Leaving changes everything. That’s all I can say. You’ll find that out yourself, though, soon enough.

I’m finally ready to return to New York to visit. It has taken me a year and a half to start missing more than just you guys and the other friends we left behind. I don’t think I’ll ever live there again – we love the peace and stillness of our new home too much. But I feel like leaving gave me back the New York I fell in love with in the first place.

I can’t tell you how happy I am for all of you. xxxooo

By: Egirl

Egirl — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:22:56 +0000

You are making a decision that is best for you and your family. That is an admirable thing, even if it means some longing for that which you will leave behind. No tough decision comes without some second-guessing. Enjoy the time you have left, but look forward to the new journey ahead of you!

Oh yeah… and selfishly, don’t forget us out here on the Internets. :)