When I left NYC on Friday morning Meghan rode the 6 train with me to 51st instead of the usual express to 86th. Somewhere between Union Square and Grand Central she said, "I wish you could ride the subway with me every morning".
My gut reaction was to reply with, "me too" but I stopped myself. It only took a quick glance around our train car to remember all the reasons I was glad I didn't have to take the 6 train every day for my commute anymore.
I was going to title this post "better than the 6" but I realized I would get arguments from the subway fanatics (I'm looking at you Dan and Will) who will forever stand behind public transportation. And it is a marvel, really, especially when everything goes according to plan.
But visiting new york during a heat wave was such a good compromise between "oh I miss this magical fairytale city" and literally walking through piles of steaming hot garbage spread across the sidewalks. Yes, I wish I could commute with Meghan every day, but do I wish I could go back to riding the 6 every day?
Nah, I'm happy with the benz. And I don't think anyone will argue that the scenery is definitely better.
just remember who got her start "on the 6"
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