I just had a thought that made me laugh aloud. (The frequency with which this happens is inversely related to the amount of sleep I have had divided by the number of cups of coffee.) I was standing at the sink, thinking about my plans for my birthday evening, and I started chuckling about the ways I am adapting to living in New York.
1. I sleep with noise-cancelling earplugs. The window AC in my room vibrates so loud that it rouses me out of deep sleep nightly.
2. I have deadened my sense of smell. There are too many stinky things in my neighborhood for a sensitive nose.
3. My balance has improved dramatically. I can now stand on a crowded train without a hand on the bar while carrying my bag, drinking coffee, and reading my book.
4. I have developed an excellent resistance to coffee jitters. This is very useful on mornings when I've only slept three hours (because of my rattling AC unit).
5. I no longer feel fatigue in my feet. I actually don't notice them at all. On a side note: they also move faster than at any other time in my life.
I think I'll keep adding to this list as I adapt further. Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes!
Oh, that's so funny. I have had to sleep with earplugs many times when you and your friends were hanging out here till all hours of the night! Love you, Mom
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