Yesterday I walked the city streets and felt peaceful. I gazed upon buildings that I have never seen before and the great architecture that they were created with. I found myself downtown, first on Center Street, then on Church and finally on Canal. The street vendors, the hustle and bustle, and yes, the gangs on every corner. So there I was, just me, checking out New York City and enjoying the freedom of being alone and being able to make my own way, with no one's guidance or influence. More comfortable than I have been for awhile.

I met some very interesting people along the way. People warm-hearted and kind and very friendly. New York City certainly gets a bad rep for no good reason. It was literally exhilarating.In fact, the headache that I left the office with was suddenly of no consequence to me anymore. The sights, the sounds, the smells, they all seemed to invade my senses and carry me away to a calmer, more tranquil place. I was without fear or worry as my steps took me further away from the realities that had gripped my world for so long. I had a blast. Even the train ride home made me do something I had never done before, sleep. Dreamless sleep on a train. New one for me, never fell asleep on a train. It actually felt good, but I did miss my stop. Nothing too drastic. But, now it is today.

Back to the grindstone and the slow wheels of progress. Standing still, but still standing.

Well that's all I have for now. have a nice day.