NYC can be Disgusting

I have come to the realization that New York City is more than a bit ghetto. There are a lot of disgusting people who reside here. Although, I must admit I don't hang around the rich and famous. If I did then my entries altogether would be a little different and probably not as interesting. Not to say there aren't any famous ghetto folks. We all know better than that!

During the month I had to visit the doctor for an ear infection. I don't know why the office had the air conditioner on full blast, but they did. It was 27' outside with snow! I guess they were trying to keep the sick people sick and their pay checks thick. After waiting for over an hour; I met with my doctor. She spoke to me with a glossy, nasty, clear color substance on her upper lip. It was there for so long. I began to think it was an imperfection on her face; but it wasn't. It was snot! It started to move towards her mouth. Finally she said excuse me, and got a tissue to wipe her face. I don't know if that was embarrassing for her, or just gross to me. Thank God she remembered to sanitize her hands.

For my readers who don't live in an over crowded city. Subsequently, I don't think you understand the gratification you receive when your able to find a seat on a bus or subway. I was so happy and relived to plop my behind down on the bus. I had a long way to go and I really didn't have the energy to stand today. Sitting there with delight, I began to smell an odd aroma. It was scent that most people who take public transportation dread. Where was this strong pee smell coming from. "Oh No". I forgot to check the seat before I sat down. Was I sitting in pee? I reached under my leg to feel if it was wet. It seemed to be dry. I then patted the seat underneath me. It was dry to. Of course I did the sniff test, and I smelled nothing from my seat. Then I remembered, that I didn't really start to smell the pee until the guy next to me sat down. It just had to be him! I hoped it was him. As he shifted in his seat the stench became stronger. Soon the patroons seated around us were all staring at him. He was the nasty pee smell! Thank the Lawd! Oddly, after riding for some time the smell was somewhat tolerable. That's just nasty I know. I was so grateful I had not sat in pee, yet I can't help to wonder how many pre pee seats have I sat in?

Alright, so I have been here for a year now, and I still get lost. There was a bum standing right outside the train station. He had a cup of change in his hand. He said he lived in that area for 29 years; so whatever directions you needed he had. A Caucasian man gave him a $1 and got his directions. I gave him 50cents and got my directions; which so happen to be WRONG! Therefor, I was lost for 30minutes on the lower east side. The streets in this area cut off quick with out warning and start up somewhere else. Then again you just may look pass the street sign all together. There I was walking with this duffel bag on my shoulder. It weighed at least 20lbs. I was on my way to an audition, and it was beginning to feel like I would never make it.

When I left for the audition it was day light. After stopping in few shops, and asking three different people for directions included a cab driver who sent me off a bit; consequently I was still lost with no light. I was tempted to go back to the train station and take my tired butt home. Ironically, I couldn't do that. I felt I deserve to find out where this place was located. I told myself I had to get a cab. Oddly every cab I saw had people in it. Finally I flag down a cab that was dropping someone off. "Hold that cab Please!" I shouted. It took the cab three minutes to find my destination, and he charged me $10. I was shocked as hell, but I was able to boggle him down to $8. It was well worth it. I had a fantastic audition. Not to mention, I secured a role for a production that's coming out in August. I'll be sure to keep you all posted.

Until next time. Stay strong, focused, and DO NOT let people get you down!