It seems like my life never eases up from its 100mph pace. Today, the road of life has led me to New York City, where I’m spending the weekend before heading to Boston on Monday to attend Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference. I’ve ducked into the new Apple Store in New York (yes, the one modeled after the Louvre with the glass elevator) for some free Internet off decent machines.

New York is a wonderful city. For some unknown reason, I’ve always had some apprehension (fear?) of coming here—maybe I’ve seen too many action movies where New York is the center of crime and ass kicking. Realistically though, New York is as safe or safer than any other city I’ve been in around the world.

I got in yesterday afternoon and checked into a hostel on the southwest corner of Central Park, walking distance to just about…everything. I had dinner with my cousin Derrick, his girlfriend, and her family. Derrick and Shirley planned to be in New York the same weekend I was so they could take me around the town a little bit (thanks!) and we’re headed to a comedy club tonight.

New York also makes the fifth city I’ve tangoed in, adding it self to a list that includes Seattle, Portland, Budapest, and Vancouver. I went last night to Tango Lounge, a dance studio located on the fifth floor of an otherwise unremarkable office building. The monthly all-night milonga is tonight and I’m looking forward to dancing my feet off.

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