tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25489499.post1972449697267967031..comments2023-05-07T04:27:09.484-05:00Comments on Officially... Jenn: CastawayJenn Stergerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01642711412531688640noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25489499.post-91948317585040934142008-12-31T02:35:00.000-05:002008-12-31T02:35:00.000-05:00NYC isn't like many other cities. If you are looki...NYC isn't like many other cities. If you are looking for kind hearted people and people who smile at everyone they don't know... your going to be disappointed this is a old blog so im sure you figured that out by now. I went to Florida for vacation. Disney is nothing but mass advertisement now, shame. But people there are much friendlier and they actually care about other people even strangers. NYC sadly is not one of those places. If you can not walk down the street and worry about who is conspiring or who is waiting to jump you then you know something is wrong. But there is something about NYC that so many other places don't have. A sense of reality of how people can really be. Terrible.ColdBreadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17735415431460047723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25489499.post-58221282072118813722008-07-01T10:45:00.000-05:002008-07-01T10:45:00.000-05:00I've lived in NY all my life. You will love it.I've lived in NY all my life. You will love it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25489499.post-46098036204115253152008-06-26T20:07:00.000-05:002008-06-26T20:07:00.000-05:00Great blog. Best of luck on your new adventure in...Great blog. Best of luck on your new adventure in that crazy city. As a guy that spent a lot of his life in NY I think you've hit the nail on the head with working to stay true to yourself and not become part of the masses up there. That city works fast and can be all consuming. The best advice is to make a pact to yourself to keep smiling and having fun, even when the city seems to want to go against that.atlguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00394847221021791393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25489499.post-60370230544076794902008-06-26T11:30:00.000-05:002008-06-26T11:30:00.000-05:00Having lived in NYC for seven years, the feeling o...Having lived in NYC for seven years, the feeling of isolation compared with the volume of people is startling; but it is like anything else, its what you make it. The Big Apple is a place where everything is for the taking, but it doesn't happen if you don't take what you want. Good luck with your NYC experience...Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15514195097747363417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25489499.post-24536036249316740702008-06-24T21:32:00.000-05:002008-06-24T21:32:00.000-05:00It's weird how loneliness works. No matter how ma...It's weird how loneliness works. No matter how many people are around you, you will always be lonely on the outside if you're lonely on the inside.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25489499.post-91736746900357385202008-06-23T13:47:00.000-05:002008-06-23T13:47:00.000-05:00Jenn, I know you don't know me but I know a little...Jenn, I know you don't know me but I know a little about you. I started reading your articles in SI awhile back and was impressed by your knowledge and articulate writing. I also am a daily listener to a certain satellite radio show and was EXTREMELY happy at the course of events that was taking place. Now, I have to say, I'm quite bummed that things apparently haven't worked out. I miss hearing you on the show. If I can be so bold to ask, is it really over? I felt like the two of you really bonded and understood each other and your professions. I knew from the first day you were on the show and you said you'd sworn off guys that you two would hook up. What a bummer! I hope you can fill me in where you can and I REALLY hope you guys can work things out. Sorry if I'm prying. Steveeagle0521https://www.blogger.com/profile/00530392828692532531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25489499.post-10624350220557454862008-06-22T19:03:00.000-05:002008-06-22T19:03:00.000-05:00Welcome to NYC! If you need a friend or someone to...Welcome to NYC! If you need a friend or someone to show you around..I'd be glad to...=)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712923861713801590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25489499.post-51062704299300806572008-06-22T14:51:00.000-05:002008-06-22T14:51:00.000-05:00More times than none, big cities have the ability ...More times than none, big cities have the ability to do that to people...even someone as beautiful and ostentatious as you. I would not let those feelings of loneliness cause you to fall into a state of bewilderment, for people are always there to remind you how special you truly are. In regards to that "special someone" that has been damaged in previous relationships, only time and the right kind of lovin will be able to mend that broken heart. Demonstrating the ability to "let go" and to fill the hole in someone's broken heart is not an easy task...and from reading your previous postings, I am sure you know what I am talking about. Hard-work is needed in order to reach that someone's "true potential" because, at the end of the road, you never know what type of person may develop. Even though that person may have spoken to you about how devastating that person has become from heartbreak, you never truly understand the amount of that person's sorrow until you step into their shoes. If you believe that the love is real, then you should not have any doubts or thoughts of giving up, regardless of how deep in self-loathing that person may be. <BR/><BR/>After reading this post, it seems like that you have been trying too hard to make other people happy...like you owe something to them. You should try for once to look into your heart in order to find what will truly make you happy and feel like a princess. Seems as though you just need a shot at someone that is worth your time and effort, someone that will wake up everyday and put you on the top of their list of "Things to Do." If it were me, my number one priority would to make sure you smiled as soon as you woke up by reminding you how infatuated I am by having you succomb to a good morning kiss. Because, lets face it, love conquers all, and to start a new day off with love makes the rest of the day seem like a breeze.<BR/><BR/>Every one of the wants that you stated are all material things...but what happened to the other things in life...like love for people? Seems as though you should put down your wall every once and awhile...because if you stay guarded all the time, you never know what you could be missing out on. You could have all the material possessions in the world, but without that Prince Charming to brighten up your day, your left with an apartment full of nothing.<BR/><BR/>I do not know who you are, but I do know that I see true beauty...and you are one of the finest that I have ever seen and would like to know. Sometimes, a reality check is all you need in order to put you on the right path. And once on that path, search for the signs to take you even farther.<BR/><BR/>And if your heart truly belongs to Florida State like mine does (will be graduating soon), then I will end this note by saying...lets go 'Noles! <BR/><BR/>PS I do not know about you, but I hope Tim Tebow breaks one of his legs this season...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25489499.post-68305773794735777002008-06-22T01:26:00.000-05:002008-06-22T01:26:00.000-05:00I'm always impressed at how you are able to take t...I'm always impressed at how you are able to take the feelings that not only you, but so many others feel, and comprise them into the simplest yet deepest of words. You're right, in Manhattan, or wherever you go, we are all just trying not to be lonely. We want to fit in, we want to grab for anything that makes us feel like we're not alone. And we lose our independence, and begin to compromise too much of ourselves, and things only go down from there.<BR/><BR/>What makes you special, Jenn, is your overall refusal to compromise in just about all aspects of life. You refuse to give up or give in, no matter how tough the situation. It's what makes you uniquely you. And though you say you need a "message in a bottle", you really don't in a way. You have the brains, you have the true grit that only the best have (aka Tiger during the US Open), and you have an inner strength that inspires so many. <BR/><BR/>Keep on keeping on Jenn. I'm thankful for every bold step you take.roothog229https://www.blogger.com/profile/07888046967937954435noreply@blogger.com