The Heatons in the Big Apple

New York is a series of contradictions.  You will find, walking down the street or in the subway, the latest and greatest technology available in the world.  And yet, it is common to find a restaurant that only accepts cash.  I think this is why NY is so intriguing to me.  Well, that and the subway system for which I have this unexplainable affection.  There again, you may be sitting next to a very successful banker or you may be sitting next to a homeless guy.  You just never know what to expect.

The greatest personal contradiction is a 'guys' trip' and a 'family trip'.  With the guys, you can buy an airplane ticket ($200), split a hotel bill ($200ish), buy your subway pass ($30), and have a great time spending money on little else.  Grab some pizza on the street and go hang out in the park somewhere.  A family trip, even if it is just a couple days, is very expensive!

I just counted and this was my tenth visit to New York, maybe eleventh.  I haven't travelled very much either, which tells you how much I enjoy going.  If you're interested, here is a rundown of all we did.  Keep in mind, it was VERY hot, sometimes, 100 degrees!

Thoughts on Narcissism ... Seriously

Let's play Armchair Shrink.  Really long and good piece in Psychology Today.
It was so long, I mainly skimmed the article but thought a couple points were very thought-provoking.  First let me say I am fully aware of my shortcomings.  You don't need to point out to me how I might personally fit the mold.  As the article states, those with such tendencies "... knew exactly how others viewed them."  Also, they are "hypersensitive and insecure" so ...

Here is what I found most interesting as it might relate to younger people or people in general.