yup

i began my journey from the west village to the lower east side. briskly walking to the west 4th subway. waiting for the f train. climbing up to 2nd avenue. quickly making my way to my friend's show at a local club.

all the while, carrying a 3 foot tall wooden mermaid in my arms.

and having the surreal realization that i was probably someone else's new york moment. some passerby was probably smiling and thinking "yup...only in new york."

later, an aquaintance of mine approached me and said, "i saw someone on houston walking around with a mermaid. and suddenly i thought 'hey! i think i know that girl!'"

yup. only in new york.