And I am currently listening to a full-scale fiesta happening above me, at one o’clock in the afternoon.  Clapping, stomping, singing.  I can’t tell if the music is live or recorded, but it wouldn’t surprise me ONE BIT this week if there was an entire band over my head, celebrating the change of seasons.

But as I walked through the streets of SoHo yesterday, I felt a wave of gratitude.  I have a great life.  I live in my dream city, with a fantastic roommate, with a bevy of interesting and clever friends.  I meet new people every day, and make them happy.  I’ve never been happier in my life than I am now.  And it just keeps getting better.