KDTime: We Are Essential New York

 In the midst of a pandemic. I decided to talk about being essential and how New York is essential. Especially New York City. In this third episode, a shout to all the workers came about and it was very clear that deserved high praise for what they do everyday. 

This episode was created around Memorial Day Weekend and while a lot of people stayed home, many people took the opportunity to enjoy the weekend the same way the would have if the pandemic didn't happen. It's all about being essential and what that means in the grand scheme of things. I talk about NYC Commuters and I give a couple stories of some experiences I had on the MTA. I also talk about enjoying the little things while working at an office, and working in Manhattan. 

Here's an excerpt from the episode:

"NYC commuters- for the most part people pretty much keep their head down and go about their business but other times you see the most interesting events happen on a train ride. For example I saw a bunch of men and women dressed in all white and it would seem like it was a wedding convention but in reality it was for a show in the park. The confusion on my face said everything. Also I had to deal with a very aggressive person who sat next to me. She kept moving and intentionally trying to make room for herself. This smaller than me lady couldn’t stop fidgeting and it was beyond frustrating but I didn’t say anything nor did I retaliate. Luckily I wasn’t on the ride long enough because her head would’ve been knocked upside the pole if I stayed on the train longer. Mind you I was sitting in the 3 seat first so I had every right to whoop her ass, if I wanted too. But y’all I’m blessed and didn’t want to end up on world star or any social media where things could be spun in the wrong direction.

Bus drivers- if I were one I just wonder how miserable I’d truly be. Some just have those attitudes especially in the morning. Like we get it the rush hours aren’t the best, but everyone is trying to get to work the only obvious difference is that the driver is already doing his job. They don’t have to worry about missing transfers. They don’t have to rush to get to school or work on time. They aren’t “late” ya know but yet they have crazy attitudes. Leave that at the door. It makes you wonder “do they appreciate when we give thanks”"

Being born and raised in NYC there a lot of stories that come to mind that have made me laugh, cry, or even get angry. But I absolutely LOVE living here! To quote the Schuyler Sisters (from Hamilton), "It's the GREATEST City in the World!"  

KDTime: What the Cuss

 

In this episode, episode number two I talk about cursing, trying new things and trying things on your own. I also dive into drug commercials and their side effects. On a serious note, drug commercials are cleverly created because they advertise as though the drugs in said commercial are the best thing for you but then they hit you with all the ways this particular drug could mess you up. It is crazy!

Check out this excerpt from the episode:

"Why do we curse so much? Do saying hell and damn count? Or are you like me where I curse but for the most part it's not an actual curse word. I substitute real curse words with random combinations of things. One of the substitutions is “What the cuss?” It’s one of my phrases and you’ll hear it often throughout my episodes. Where did it come from? You ask? Well one of my best friend’s cousins said/says it all the time and I adopted it into my everyday language. Every year since about my junior high school days I've done my best to curse less… sorry mom. But yes i curse every so often like when i’m in my car and someone cuts me off, or when something surprising happens in a tv show. It’s a slip of the tongue but for the most part I'll say fudge monkeys, and french toast is popular thanks to that orbit “clean it up” commercial. I was always told my voice doesn't sound right for cursing anyway and it’s true if you’re listening now because I sound young. I refuse to disclose my age here lol but anyway yea i was told not to curse because it doesn’t sound right. So now I use other filler words because that’s all cussing is, is filler words. I promise you I won’t curse on here though. I think not cursing is unique now because almost everybody curses. It’s rare to hear someone not curse. But when you’re surrounded by others who do curse and curse often it comes out. You have to think about who you are around and if you’re just going along with things because others are doing it."