living in an outer borough of ny, we've been blessed with electricity and internet all week. others haven't been as fortunate. while we are having the longest, extended slumber party (sandy brought down our schools, offices, and subways), others are living and scavenging without any power. we can't help but to feel a teensy bit of survivor's guilt as we eat up a storm and watch every rainy day movie possible.
i haven't had the opportunity to venture out to the city yet, but i've heard stories from friends & roomies that it's like a ghost-town at the lower parts of manhattan, while anywhere north of 30th st - there are throngs of bodies roaming the streets like it's the zombie apocalypse.
when i see the epic/horrifying photos showcasing all the massacre of nature, i can't help but to think that it's like a superhero movie come to life. it's funny because as much as nyc gets demolished time and time again in every summer blockbuster, you somehow still think that the most exciting and arguably the most important city in the nation is invincible. but then sandy hits, and you realize that even a place like manhattan is subject to disaster, which only brings on the harsher reality that we really don't have control over every aspect of our lives. we are small, and even a city like manhattan is fragile.
one of my favorite photos from the storm. jane's carousel in brooklyn.
May God be with those who are mourning the loss of their loved ones and those who are putting their lives on the line to help others.
2 comments:
that is an awesome pic.
Who are you? Are you the angel that rested next to me for a brief moment to revive this sullen soul? If so, I have laid out a soft blanket for you, in case you might choose to visit me again. Miss you too.
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