NYC

Jeff, born and raised in a land where cows run rampant, is really a city boy at heart. How this happened? I'm not quiet sure, but it is for certain. Milking cows was never for Jeff. The fast life and the city that never sleeps is what holds the key to Jeff's heart.

Cleveland is no New York City, but it sure is closer to that lifestyle than Schenectady! Maybe a step in the right direction for Jeff. Personally, I need to know that we will be financially stable if I were to consider moving to New York City. Sure I could teach down in the city. I would do it in a heart beat. Although, the money I would make may be able to buy me meals off of the McDonald's dollar menu once a week.

 In thinking that at some point I will end up in New York City, I have tried to imagine what that lifestyle would be like beyond eating off the dollar menu. I have tried to envision myself working there. What would I do? Personally, I enjoy an active lifestyle and would hate anything less. I also hate being on someone else's schedule. I hate the idea of the subway because if I am running a few minutes late one day, I will miss my ride. So, I came to the conclusion that the best job for me would be a pedicab driver.

Being a pedicab driver would meet all my most important needs. Number one, I would be involved in a physically active and challenging job. Can't beat that! Another major plus is that I get to meet all kinds of people. There is no doubt in a city like New York, I will meet people from all walks of life. I will see and hear interesting things I couldn't anywhere else in the world. And beyond that, I would be on my own schedule, pedaling around finding customers and dodging that crazy New York City traffic. Ahhhh, that would definitely be my ideal New York City job. It may not be a job that has me reaching for the stars, but hey, it will do!

I felt comfortable with this decision and the idea that this could be what my life comes to if Jeff decides New York City is his next move. The mixture of wind and smog in my face, pedaling around my own body weight plus that of my customers. I like a challenge and this would be my new way of facing one each day. The only problem, I don't think I am tough enough to beat up a cab driver. Apparently that is a job requirement. Don't believe me? Check it out.......

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/cab_pedicab_fight_in_times_square_irK6W3egAoNqKgPlt1TZ4O

So much for that idea. I guess I have to stick with teaching!