Amid Winter

It is a brisk wintery evening outside. The city is alight with christmas and holiday festivities and each time I wander about it shocks me to realize that I am here, in New York. Each day brings new experiences of living in a big bustling city, though I have to say most days are about getting from my train to the next and then to work and home in as quickest manor as possible. This proves to be difficult in one of the busiest cities and at one of the busiest times of the year. I was able to visit Rockefeller Center and the Christmas tree and wow! It really does take your breath away to see it in person. I have never seen so many christmas lights in my life. This particular time has never been one of my favorites--the commercialism and materialistic version of "holiday season" has clouded alot of the joy of the family and meaningfullness to it all, however, I can't help but feel a prick of Christmas Cheer whilst wandering about this lit up and joyful city. Everywhere you turn there are lights, jingles, trees, giant present boxes, a million Santa suits and then you turn around and see someone volunteer their subway seat (trust me when I say this is a rarity) or give a person on the street a dollar and the real value of the holidays come rushing back to me.